Happy Mother's Day - How was your week?

Happy Mother's Day, this is certainly one that is sure to be different for many mothers.  We just completed week #8 of social distancing. I lost a day last week as I was sure that Saturday was only Friday until I looked at my phone. Are your days just blending together lately?

Over the past nearly 20 years it seems I've either spent Mother's Day in Aruba or at a timeshare by the water - reading and relaxing. This Mother's Day Aruba, isn't open to tourists from other countries and as a result, they have had fewer than 100, COVID-19 cases in that country when I checked last week.  The timeshare here that we have spending the last several years at on Mother's Day isn't available either because of the virus.  So we are home, thinking of the mothers who are no longer with us and sending the other mothers we love, heartfelt wishes that one day soon we will hug each other and be together again.

Outside…

It's been a partially cloudySunday with high 50's to 60 degree temps . I had to bring my mother's day plants in that last few evenings as it reached the lows 30s here.

Mother's Day Baskets

                                                                 Reviews this Week: 

 

                                                                     Reviews Needed

                                                    Currently Reading/or/listening to:

                                                         (quirky and enjoyable so far)

                                            ( dark, uncomfortable yet, hard to put down)

Watching…

Honestly, I didn't watch much television (well I sat there while it was on but wasn't invested in what was on except for one movie - (1991) Julia Roberts in Sleeping With the Enemy. I had seen it before but forgot some of it and loved it; very well done...she's a young wife with an wealthy, abusive, controlling husband. She comes up with a plan to escape by fakig her own death. Have you seen it?

Exercise and other highlights…

Well I tried to walk three times this week but could only do 15 minutes each day. About 15 years ago I tore my meniscus but, fortunately it wasn't a bad tear that would have required surgery. Over the years it's actually been great but, started acting up last Sunday. Icing it has caused more pain and anti-inflammatories haven't helped all that much so I've been taking it easy and the next plan is trying to eat healthier, avoiding sugar and processed foods. We'll see if I can avoid seeing a doctor.

Today’s To Do List…

Well the healthy eating starts tomorrow as a Mother's Day Dairy Queen drive-through treat is in store with perhaps some take out later on.

Retail Therapy...

Think summer, cool, crisp linen - always hard to buy online but most everything I buy from J Jill fits me perfectly and their clothes are made to last. It arrived a few days ago and I love it.

How was your week?

Happy Mother's Day ~ You Nest Here with Me; Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple with Illustrations by Melissa Sweet

Happy Mother's Day to all the women who have made a difference in the life a child.  I hope your day is special.  Yesterday my daughter and I celebrated by having lunch and driving to the outlet mall and doing a little shopping.  It was nice to be able to talk without distrations of little ones.  Today, my husband gave my Amazon giftcards from the "cats" - how purrfect!! This afternoon I'll get to spend time with my son, daughter and their spouses and of course my 3 adorable granddaughters -- life is good.

I bought this NEW and lovely book for Mother's Day for both my daughter and daughter in-law.  Its's a gorgeous book with a story perfect for mom's and her little ones.

You Nest Here with Me; Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple

 with Illustrations by Melissa Sweet

Boyds Mill Press - 2015

I bought (2) copies of this book for my daughter and daughter in-law for Mother's Day. It's a lovely book to read to little ones at bedtime and has all the elements that makes for a perfect delight for the pre-school set.  With rhyming verse, outstanding colorful illustrations, each page depicts a different type of bird (14) different species, their babies and pictures of where different birds like to build their nests.  It teaches young children about the nesting habits of different birds and reinforces to the child that "their nest is at home with their mom". This book is a definite keeper for your permanent collection. There is also a 2-page section at the end of the book that gives a picture and detailed information of various kinds of birds. The talented authors are a mother and daughter team from Massachusetts.

Happy Mother's Day