58-63: Mommies and Dundies

This was certainly a busy week for being a mommy:

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By Tuesday this was my classroom.  Full Moon?  Warm Weather?  Tiredness?

Something was in the air and I worked 'for the money'.  I was pulling and checking and marking and directing.  It was a wild one. 

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Connor went on his first really fun field trip to the ball park.

He was thrilled.  We bought a new hat.  He wrangled some money from his dad for gift shopping.  

Everything was set. 

Sadly, he did not have much fun.  I'm not sure what happened but I think it involved the words: crowded arena,  separated from adults and friends, laid his drink down, got yelled at..... That is the most I could put together.    

Either way, I told him to chalk one up to learning and we would definitely hit a ball game this summer.  #goals

Carlee has started to be a big help with homework.  

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I made soccer snacks.

I brought soccer snacks on the wrong day.

I tried.

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By Friday I was ready to cry.

Then our speech pathologist came in with the most beautiful flowers for me.

"Strong. Loving. Amazing."

Then I had to hold the happy tears in ....

what an awesome surprise.

By evening, I had a fun trip planned.

I went with Mrs. E. to celebrate a special Mommy time: 

the graduation of her youngest oldest son.

We got a late start but once we settled for dinner it was all laughs and fun.

I tried Sushi for the first time! 

(I give it a thumb up!)  

 

Then, I had a delicious meal of Shrimp and Grits.

I know what you are thinking??

Who was the real graduate here?  

Don't worry, I wasn't the only one who celebrated.  

I had a special gift planned for my pal.

A real Dundie Award just for S.!!!

This hostess was the best!
Sorrentos

All fans of The Office will understand just how special this award is to a new graduate.

Well deserved S. 

I've known you since high school and you have turned into a charming, funny, personable, smart, and innovative guy! 

We ended the night with a favorite:  MST3000

We enjoyed Mrs. E's Mother's Day gift-  
Chill Glasses

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We had a great laugh at the cake written for our newly minted graduate:

Congratulations Sam

Would this cake be as good if the writing had been perfect (and spelled correctly)??? 

Me thinks Not 
(and it was soooooo good)

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 

When I returned home, I had many goodies waiting for me for Mother's Day.

This year Darren put in a real effort with the kids.  It was so sweet. 

growing fast

 I didn't have time for presents because we hit the road for a birthday party!

I promised this girl we would go.

It was big fun and we had a lot to celebrate.

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I'm one Blessed Mommy.

Happy Mother's Day