Mother's Day 2012

Today is Mother's Day and my 42nd brithday.  It's bittersweet as it's the end of what is affectionately known as "Amy Jo Week".  Usually Amy Jo Week is the week between my birthday and Mother's Day.  But, since my birthday falls on Mother's Day this year, I declared Cinco de Mayo as the official beginning of Amy Jo Week... and my husband (who knows what's good for him!) dutifully played along.

Saturday, Cinco de Mayo, the beginning of Amy Jo Week, began with margarita's (my favorite!), fajitas, pico de gallo, a guacamole. A great homemade dinner!  One Tueday, my sweet husband brought me a bunch of flowers.  On Wednesday, during a power outage we celebrated with a birthday cake.  (We'd planned on being out of town this weekend, so he'd gotten the birthday cake early!) Thursday Jim had taken off work so we could go to breakfast together, but alas, motherhood interfered and we ended up with very little sleep and a very sick Carter to take care of. We rescheduled our weekend trip and spent Friday and Saturday resting and caring for sick/recovering kids and even Mom didn't feel so great.

And now we're at Sunday.  Mother's day.  My birthday.

I was offered breakfast in bed, but I decided to get up and enjoy the morning with my family.  Breakfast included copious amounts of bacon (a Maruschak family tradition for all celebrations!).  And for a follow up they showered me with gifts.

Thirty-three posts (so far) on Facebook wishing me a happy birthday...

I am feelin' the love.

What a nice day.

Card from Allison

Another card from Allison

 Cards from James

(with art by Allison, James, and Carter)

Cards by Carter

Pandora Bracelet from James & the Kids

Cookbook from Allison's Class

Picture made by Allison at School