Put a table cloth on table before 2 daughter's, soninlaw and 2 youngest granddaughter's
arrived. In the past I would have put out dishes, glasses, napkins, silverware and made an extra
desert. I told them that I did not care if they used china dishes, cloth napkins or paper plates and napkins. Energy depleted and really did not make any differance to me.... Did make fruit tea before they arrived with food that was so good.
Cards and phone calls from those far away - to their mama...
A beautiful day
An orchid plant that I had many years that would have many blooms on it yearly was
lost 2 years ago. I have looked at the plants in the store and really did not need to buy
any more plants. My Jamie, surprised me with this one :)
and I hope it likes its new home...
So much to do this next week as I have not tackled my long to do list
and because of rain the grass is really high.
The thought comes to mind
"does it really matter ?"
and I answer myself
"no it does not matter."
8 comments:
Sounds like a perfect Mother's Day!
Looks like the girls had fun and I loved seeing your flowers on the patio. So pretty.
Isn't it hard not to do all you would have done? I have a struggle with it, but am learning to say what I can and cannot do and relax into the generosity of others.
Love the orchid. My sister got one for a mother's Day gift, too. Do you have any secrets for making them last?
It looks like you had a happy Mother's day. Glad you did.
Does it matter? Most times, not really.
Have a good week dear Ernestine.
FlowerLady
Wish I could just relax and let go of old ways of preparing for company. After they leave, i sit and think that all the preparations were really for me...my family doesn't care about all that ....they just want to visit me.
I wish that I could just relax and let go.
Balisha
Marcia and Lorraine, :)
Balisha, truly understand and I am trying to learn a new way :)
Does it really matter? Nope. But--it kind of does to us. So we keep doing it and...no one even notices. :-)
There is a time for everything. This is your time! So wonderful that your family gathers round, pitches in and makes everything easier. My Mother always said, "Save your energy for enjoying the people and the event. Exhausting yourself before everyone shows up is more devastating than a speck of dust. You can clean up when they leave!"
LR - always your words inspire me.
Now you - take care of you..
Judy, you are so right but I am stopping doing some things :)
you had a nice Mother's Day. I am glad.
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