Happy Mother's Day

Why I'm the world's best Mom according to Darby:
She sleeps in her own bed. She reads Harry Potter to us. She gives us kisses and tucks us in bed. She stays up at night a little bit. She helps me water the plants.

Weirdo. I don't think she does well thinking under pressure. That's okay. I like her list.

Darby's b-day party/Mom's Day BBQ was a success, we had enough food without going overboard, the cake was delicious and we only have three pieces left over and everyone seemed to have a good time despite the fact we didn't provide alcohol. Brian's grandma did bring a bottle of wine, but other than that there were no adult beverages. We usually buy some beer for these occasions, but this year since I'm not drinking, no one is going to drink. Ha, ha, ha!

Darby received a ton of clothes. She is set this summer with four or five new outfits and two swim suits. She also received her vanity, which she loves. She didn't get very many toys, but she didn't ask for any toys, at all. She had to try on all her new clothes last night and is very happy with everything. Our fifties theme was pretty cool and very orginal. Almost everyone was commenting on it. Woo hoo for me.

I love planning the kids birthday parties. It's so much fun. Of course, they always seem to be pretty expensive, but we've learned what works and what doesn't, what we need and what we don't. The costs have gradually lessened with each party.

Next occasion to celebrate with a BBQ and lots of people--Father's Day. I can't wait.