One Week Ago

One week ago my Mother's Day weekend began quietly.

I worked at my desk until Roger arrived home after being out of town.

We visited a nearby restaurant for glass of wine and a light dinner, returning home with, my favorite spring dessert, strawberry shortcake.

The only plans I had for the weekend was to work.   Roger reminded me

 I had two weeks of school left;  I might want to take a break and

 relax a bit.  I told him I would think about it.  

While discussing our plans to go to the farmer's market and

 possibly the nursery the next day my phone rang.  I knew by

the ring who was calling.

"Hello my sweet girl"

"Hey mom.  What's going on?"

"Not much.  We just got in from having dinner.  What are you guys up to?"

To be honest, I'm not for sure how she answered.  We continued

to chat about the day when she ask,

"Hey, did you get a FedEx package today?"

"No, I didn't see anything when I was out earlier.

  Roger have you been out the front door since you got home?" 

Heather said there might be a package?"

(he ignored me)

"I've been tracking it online and it shows it was delivered this evening.  

Do you mind going to check to see if it is outside."

"Roger would you check to see if there is a package by the door?"

(ignored again)

"Okay, I'm on my way... I'll check..hold on a minute..." 

I opened the door and there was the most wonderful special delivery I could ever wish  for.

Looking back at me was my beautiful daughter.

(Your might remember she surprised me last year)

Just one week ago I spent a wonderful Mother's Day weekend with my daughter.  

We had a list of so many things to do, and I believe we managed to fit it all in.

Sunday morning I was gifted with a new addition to my not-so-

mediterranean garden, a sweet olive.  How did she know it was

on my wish list?  

There was also a very special handmade card with a dear message which I will cherish.

I pick it up and read it at least once a day.  

Thank you Heather and Kyle.

One week ago,

 I had the most wonderful weekend...

My heart is full.

(flowers were a gift from my husband)

Time Flies

I hope you are having a wonderful week.  

 I am hiding in my studio under the construction paper, paint,

photographs and glue.  

It is, as my husband states, the May ritual.

I gather all the art my children have created throughout

the year and all the photographs I and others have taken,

add a little bit of me to create a memory book

for each of my children.

Many of my friends have finished their books,

and this time tomorrow I, hopefully, 

will be waiting to bind.  

This time next week,

I will be preparing for my last day of school.

Oh, how time flies.

I'll be back soon.

 I have things to  share.

Let it Shine

"Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking

for boats to save; they just stand there shining."

                                                                       Anne Lamont

I hope you are have a lovely week.

Monday in the Garden

Look who is back, hiding among the strawberry begonias.

You can still see just a bit of the pink she has carried with her through the years she has called my garden her home.   I don't know if I will recognize her once the nail polish,
a child innocently painted on her back,
fades completely.  I can't say I will be disappointed;
it's never good for an animal's natural camouflage to be altered.
This year we will still know when "Pink" is strolling through the garden.

With temps reaching into the eighties, it was a good day to show up in the garden. 

Let's walk and look for other surprises.

The first columbine

and iris.

The baptisia, and

malva are making a show.

The roses are in full bloom.

And, the meyer lemon is preparing to give birth to this seasons

lemons.  The aroma alone is worth having this plant in the garden. 

Oh, I can't tell you how long I've waited for the lily of the valley
to bloom.  Each year the foliage appears,
but the little bells have been elusive.
I am smiling!

The garden is full of new life.

 Rain and cool temps are expected to return midweek
encouraging more blooms beyond the garden gate.

I hope your week is starting out amazing!