happy mother's day!

it's good to be a mom. and it only gets better. the first few years of motherhood means a lot of "daddy signing baby's name" and "oh, look at the gift baby got mommy." it feels a little ridiculous, but it's also sweet. anyway, the boys are gaining a better understanding of holidays like today and they are excited. it's very sweet and fun. all 3 boys gave me super sweet gifts - a new watering can, and new gardening gloves in my favorite color. and also my favorite flowers in my favorite color. they're even my favorite kind of flower to get - the kind i can plant rather than the kind i can put in a vase. (there's probably a more poetic way to say that.) also an iTunes gift card - (anyone want to recommend a good musical download?)

of course, mother's day tends to be one of those "make mom a craft at school" holidays. i don't know if it ever gets old, but i was very excited. plus, this year has been the first year that mac has "got it." i picked him up from school last week and he handed me a big card and decorated brown bag. he said, "here, mommy, this is for you. happy mother's day!" it's a very normal thing to do, but the first time your child says it on his own without prompting, etc., it's pretty darn cool. anyway, inside the bag was a flower the kids had obviously potted in class. but my favorite of all is the card. mac had shared all last week that they were learning about caterpillars and butterflies. when i received the card, i discovered why....

c'mon. it's a butterfly. is that the sweetest little card ever? and look what's inside:

you can't read that? what is wrong with you? it says: I love you.  Happy Mom Day. Mac. (not necessarily in that order.) anyway, this is the first card the little guy wrote all by himself. this mom stuff doesn't get easier, but it certainly gets more fun. and more sweet. and more noomie noomie.