Today is Mother's Day here in the UK! We celebrated a bit early by eating out last night at a gourmet burger place in the bay, which was lovely. Then this morning, Marc got up with the girls and allowed me to sleep in an extra hour which was even more fabulous! I came downstairs to a vase of my favorite flowers- the tulip- and cards from my man and girls.
Some of you know that Marc is leaving early in the morning for the States, for 11 days. I've been really bummed about it, but I know he will have a good time. He's participating in a conference in the Atlanta area and then will be in some meetings in Virginia the rest of the time. I did tell him he's not allowed to have any fun without me. :) A while back we had asked my aunt and my grandmother to come over for some of this time so I would not be alone with the girls, etc. They made their plans back at Christmas time and they arrived this afternoon! My mom and dad both work and they were not able to come over. But I was just thrilled with having my aunt and Nannie!
The girls were so excited waiting at the back door for them to arrive this afternoon! We all went into the living room and were chatting for a few minutes when there was knock at the front door. I went to open the door and who did I find?!?
MY MOTHER!She has been planning this surprise since Christmas as well! Y'all, all words left my mouth when I saw her. She had her camera in hand and took a hideous picture of me in total shock! I am debating about whether to show you or not! I could not think of anything to say, but Marc walked up behind me and said, "Happy Mother's Day honey!" I just stood there bawling like a baby. I could not believe everyone had kept this from me, I had NO clue she would be able to come. I even spoke with her on her cell phone yesterday from the airport and I still had no clue! Isn't my husband the best?!? He arranged everything for them to come!
What a blessing to have my mother, my aunt and my grandmother here all to myself!
(I'm sure none of them will appreciate me putting this picture on here since they are jet-lagged and exhausted, and we had just gotten up from nap! )I'm pretty sure Marc is glad he's leaving in the morning! ;) Thank you honey, you're the best!