First Mother's Day

I realize I am a bit overdue, but I am practically obligated to do a belated Mother's Day post since this was my first Mother's Day as a Mommy. Ben started off the holiday weekend by taking Friday off work and taking me shopping. The shopping adventure was extremely out of character for Ben, as he a) hates the mall, b) hates spending money on non-necessities & c) would prefer to spend his day off doing anything but shopping. However, it was his idea & he willing cruised the mall for over an hour, offering suggestions as to things he thought I'd like & then surprising me with new perfume a my Mother's Day gift. No better gift than quality time & smell goods.

Saturday morning, we got up and headed up to Dad & Linda's mountain house for the night. Linda watched Jackson while Ben & I strolled around Blowing Rock all afternoon. We had delish steaks for dinner & a finance lesson from Dad on the in & outs of the recent stock market hoopla, followed by an extremely sleepless night with a out-of-sorts baby that cried off & on for 12 hours straight. Sunday, we headed down the mountain to Conover to spend the Mother's Day afternoon with Mom & Bruce. Jackson loved riding in their golf cart & had a blast showing Bebe all of the things she needed to babyproof :) Best of all, I got to spend time with MY mom, who I love dearly & cherish more and more the older I get, especially after becoming a mom myself!!

Fascinated by Poppy's make-shift top

Nanny & Poppy

Mother's Day with Bebe & Poppaw