Today was my first Mother's Day, and that fact alone kinda tickled me. Jack had mentioned a few days ago that he was a little anxious about making it special for me. I thought it was sweet that (a) he cared enough to be anxious and (b) that he told me. I told him that I really just want some kind of acknowledgement, doesn't have to be anything elaborate.
He had to work 7a - 4p. But it was still a really nice day. Clara slept in until almost noon, so I got to sleep until I naturally wanted to wake, which was maybe the best gift anyone could give me. Good job, 2-month-old daughter.
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| "Love you, Mom! Zzzzzzz" |
I hung out with her all day and her cute self.
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| Getting ready to read "But No Elephants!" |
I got a card and Starbucks gift card from Don & Merlene (very sweet). I also Skyped with them and the rest of the family for awhile. Clara fell asleep in my arms, which was hilarious. And friends of mine texted and FB messaged me all day wishing me a happy first Mother's Day. :)
When Jack got home we went to Starbucks for their last day of frappuccino happy hour. It was Clara's first time in a Starbucks, yayyy.
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| Behold, Clara - you're 2nd home! |
We then went to the park and sat and watched all the people there for Mother's Day picnics. There were a bunch of young boys playing soccer, including a boy so little the soccer ball went up to his knees. He was awful but he didn't seem to care. There was also a family just a few yards away from us. The dad was wrestling around with his 5-ish year old son, who was laughing hysterically. The son would hide behind his mom and then the dad would "wrestle" the mom to the ground and all three of them were laughing. It was ridiculously adorable.
After we got home, Clara cuddled and slept on me while Jack went to get groceries for dinner.
She woke up before he got home and I took her on a walk around the apartment complex. The sun had just set so it was still light out but no direct sunlight making her lurch away like she does. She stared and stared at the trees in the breeze, at the sky, at some flowers in the parking lot. She was almost entirely silent the whole time except for a satisfied little sigh she gave now and then. It was really sweet. At one point some neighbors were heading back to their apartment from picking up some food; they had a boy who looked to be about 3 who was fascinated with Clara and kept walking toward her. Eventually he turned around and waved goodbye as he headed back to his mom. It was really cute.
Jack came home and we Skyped again with Don and Merlene while Jack made dinner. Then Clara kindly fell asleep in her swing while Jack and I enjoyed chicken tortellini and garlic bread and Moscato. It's the first time I've felt buzzed since last spring. I think it's really sweet that Jack put so much effort in. He makes me feel very loved.
Overall, great first Mother's Day!
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