And... My Mother's Day

So, when talking about celebrating Mother's Day, I opted to wait until next week. The girls were gone for the weekend at thier mom's and were spending the day with her (as they should). I had the older 4 but, celebrating without all of my kids felt wrong.
Jimmy , understood and even tho he had plans for me , decided in the end I was right and so we ended up doing what I wanted and, that was to hang out at home.. he just wanted to be sure I had a great day.  I love him for that.
While we were hanging out, the kids asked to ride their bikes to the grocery store .
When they came home ... the buzzing and secrets began.
Anna has been working part time and babysitting quite a bit. She has taken her own money up to the store to buy me this :

The girl knows the way to my heart. I love ALL things bath and spa related. I'm so excited try this out. 

She didn't just stop there tho. She went on to buy, and prepare dinner. 

She made chicken thighs, Alfredo bowtie noodles,  garlic bread, cake, icecream and, my favorite soda. All stuffed in her backpack as she rode home from the store.

It was delish. The thighs were amazing. She hasn't ever made thighs but they were so flavorful and juicy. 

My heart was so full at this point. What a sweet and thoughtful gesture by my little girl.

The only thing I did have "planned" was when the girls got home , I wanted them all to paint a pot for me for my flowers.

But , the girls had a bag of goodies for me they had made me at school and had hidden them on Thursday so I wouldn't find them over the weekend . ..jimmy didn't even know about them!!! Imagine my surprise.... here are just a few. 

Lily made this last week. She used rubber bands and a tag from clothing as the clasp. She knows I love jewelry .. And I think she's pretty clever !!!

At school Lil made me these handprint flowers. Complete with a paragraph of things she loves me more than. If you knew how much she LOVES donuts and art, you'd know how much she LOVES me since I rank above them. 

She also made me this card .. inside is a picture of her and I and it says "I love you because you take care of me" 

Boo had made me this card at school. It is a picture of her and I and the entire card says xoxoxoxoxoxo... a lot of hugs and kisses. 

Lily made this for me ... 

And this... it's us in a heart with a turtle (my favorite )

Boo made me this wooden spoon. It is with her thumb prints. This one had me pretty choked up. 

I felt so blessed they did this on their own. And, not just for me .. they made their mom some cards (which they forgot and will bring next time ) and , the girls and I made her a project too. They just have so much love for every one around them ❤

I feel so blessed to be in that circle.

If my NON-Mother's Day was this great, I can't wait to see what the actual celebration is like :) whatever it is I don't care as long as I'm with my favorite 7! 

This guy included 

That wink❤