Mother's Day

OK, I'm not going to lie... I was really excited for Mother's Day this year! Of course to let my own mom and MIL know how much I love them, but mostly because I had finally entered "the club" and there was finally another day in every year (besides my birthday) when I would be spoiled and pampered! One of my friends here Jen sure had a good idea: to go out for a ladies night on Saturday that way if we are tired on Sunday and need a break we wouldn't feel bad about having dad step in.
So, obviously I jumped on that. Saturday night I enjoyed an evening out for dinner and cocktails and some "adult" conversation and woke up feeling very lucky to have not only an adorable daughter on Mother's Day but an amazing husband as well.
He got up and got Mailee and we enjoyed her beaming morning personality just relaxing in bed... then he got up and made me breakfast burritos (my fav) and gave me some beautiful white roses (he claims that Mailee picked them out) and best of all the sweetest card.
That took a lot of energy for a new mom who had been out late the night before, so I spent a few hours doing absolutely nothing (who knew nothing could feel so good?)
When I finally felt up for an outing, we headed to Washington Park with Mailee and Sahara and enjoyed a little time enjoying the weather and beautiful scenery.
Of course, it wouldn't be Mother's Day without a little bit of humor: As John was snapping the picture below of me, Mailee in Sahara, Mailee decided to give me a special present - yup... some poop on my shirt and jeans. I felt special. :)
Back home for a delicious Italian dinner prepared by Chef John. Mom and Dad H joined us too. It was an awesome day - the only thing that could have made it better is if my mom could have spent it with us too. But I know that Liz took good care of her.