Mother's Day

Mother's Day was great! The night before, Michael told me I could escape the house/kids/duties and go have breakfast by myself. I know this sort of defeats what Mother's Day is all about....but it's exactly what I needed!

As soon as I got up and fed the babe, I was out the door. I biked to the McDonald's across town (30 minutes). It was a great, peaceful ride with glorious weather. This particular McDonald's has a McCafe, which is why I chose to go there. REAL coffee!

I got my breakfast (not the healthiest, but still a treat for my taste buds) and tried to eat it slowly. It was hard! I'm so used to scarfing so I can help a little one. Then I ordered a mocha latte. Mm. McDonald's isn't my favorite coffee, but when it's the only legit choice around me, it tastes awesome! Then I busted out my iPod and journal. I don't take the time to write down my thoughts/feelings very often. It was nice to process through some things while listening to worship music. I had to turn up the volume REALLY loud to drown out the noise and music around me. (Despite how innocent they look, the Chinese are very loud people.) A couple of times, I got so wrapped up in a song, I nearly started singing! I should've; everyone was watching my every move anyway! Then I read a bit of John and a few chapters in a novel. I was bummed that my 2 hours were up by the end. But sooo thankful I got the time away and to myself!

While the kids napped, Michael said he was going to run an errand. He came back with a huge bouquet of lilies and roses. They are still perfuming our apartment and hallway. :) He also ordered a box of cereal for me. Sounds random, but good cereal is rare and expensive!

Sunday nights we always have team time and it happened to be "southern" food. YUM. Fried chicken, corn on the cob, mac n cheese, strawberry spinach salad, biscuits, and sweet tea. OH MY. My tummy was happy!

It was a fun day. So thankful to be blessed with 2 little guys!