Save the Date

I need to remember to maintain low expectations because then I'm less likely to be disappointed when things don't turn out the way I imagine. For example, my ideal Mother's Day includes sleeping late, spending time with my children and other beloved mothers, and no cooking.

But this year Ryan's baseball ended up dominating the day. The girls were camping with the Zirkle's who were at a bluegrass festival about an hour east of here. Ryan was supposed to go too (and Kevin & I would have had a whole weekend to ourselves to celebrate our anniversary), but he had baseball practice Friday night and a game Saturday morning. He also had an important all-star team practice to finalize positions on the team on Sunday afternoon.

So. We got up bright and early (Kevin let me "sleep in" until 7:30), and drove out to pick up the girls. We wanted a little time to visit with the Zirkles since Kevin and Ryan didn't go with me when I dropped them off on Friday (baseball, you know). And then we turned around and headed back so that Ryan could be at the practice by 1 p.m. I did get to plant flowers with the girls, which we all enjoyed. And Kevin picked up stuff for dinner and did the grilling and food prep.

But this is what really saved the day for me: chocolate. My man knows me well. :)