Matrimony, Mother's Day and May Pole

Some highlights from the last few weeks...

First, Lorna and I had a special viewing of the royal wedding while sipping tea with our pinkies up and fancy voices. Lorna wanted to know why Colorado didn't have a prince that she could marry, and why we didn't get an invitation to the wedding. We had a blast and it reminded me of waking up in the middle of the night to watch Princess Diana's wedding. Not sure if we really ate crumpets and drank tea or if we just talked about it so much that I thought we did.

For Mother's Day, I woke to breakfast in bed with the paper, some new books and chocolate. The kids ate most of my breakfast, but that was ok. We then worked in the garden (the weather was perfect) and then Lorna and I saw the Boulder Ballet do "the Little Mermaid" down at Boulder theater. I felt very honored and lucky to be a mom. I always reflect on Mother's Day how many mothers I have had the privilege to be mothered by. My biological mother, Lorna, my dad who took on that role for many years and now my step-mother Valerie and mother-in-law, Tina. And then there are the aunts, family friends and teachers who gave me such guidance and nurturing along the way as well.

And today was the May Pole at the Little One's preschool, Star Garden. Kai and Lucy were dressed so sweetly and the singing and ribbons get me emotional every time. There's not a more beautiful marking of the season. Lorna's may pole is on the 20th, more pictures to follow!