My brood has given me some pretty memorable Mother’s Day gifts over the years. I’ve been lavished with breakfasts in bed, flowers, jewelry and (most treasured of all) the drawings, poems and handprint crafts that make my heart swell to this day.
But the kids are growing up and, though it pains me to admit it, their finger paint days are behind them. So this year, they and their dad have planned something super special just for me.
My guys know that one of my absolute favorite pastimes is watching movies. Before the kids came along, my husband and I went at least once a week. Motherhood has severely curbed my movie habit. For more than a decade I’ve mostly been relegated to (heavily interrupted) DVD viewings in the family room. (more…)
