Jeff and I just came back from a lovely Mother's Day Brunch with my Mom, my sister, Malana, her hubby Larry with Lil Joe in tow and all of Larry's family too. We went to Brew It Up in Sacramento. They really put on a nice spread. This year Larry and his brother Chuck planned the festivities. I say kudos to them, as they really chose well. We had our own private room and it really was a lovely time.
The food was incredible there. It was part buffet and part hot entree. All you can eat of both. There was plenty to choose from and what I had was delicious. I opted for the crab cake eggs benedict with grilled spinach. It was spicy yummy goodness. I topped off my meal with chocolate covered strawberries.
My nephew Joe got me a beautiful azalea and helium balloon with a lovely card to boot. Who knew an 18 month old could be such a great shopper. I think the highlight of my day was playing with Joe. He doesn't think of me as an Aunt, he just thinks that I am his human play toy. I don't for the life of me know why he thinks I am so funny. All I have to do is look at him and say "Hi Boo-Boo!!" and he rolls into fits of laughter. Today, I was placing his toy goat on top of my head and when it would fall off, he just thought that was the funniest thing he had ever seen. He really brings joy into my life!
As most of you know, I lost my son 2 and 1/2 years ago. Mother's day for me is a little bitter/sweet. I am grateful that I still have both of my Mom's, yet I can't help but feel a little bitter taste in my mouth for the loss of my child. I selfishly wish he were still here with all of us, knowing full well he is in a far better place. He meant the world to me and on this day, I wish he were with me in more ways than just spiritually. Just writing this, is causing the tears to flow. I have been fighting this battle all day. I suppose it is inevitable, the big cry is going to come whether I want it to or not. It is how we purge. I know you can hear me Kenneth, so all I have to say to you is this, "I love you to the moon and back, I miss you everyday and I can hardly wait to see you again!"
I hope everyone reading this has had a wonderful mother's day! Take the time to enjoy your families, it is the most precious gift we are ever given.
okay now you made me cry. I'm so lucky because I have Joey and in him I see so much of Kenneth. Joe, just like K.C., can't stand to have anything stick to his fingers and so no matter what he's doing he has to stop and clean them off (usually on me) before he can return to play. I remember back to the days I used to take K.C. to the park and if his hands got to much mud or whatever on them than we had to go home so he could clean them off - too funny your boy.
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