Mother's Day

Last week I was down and out with strep throat. Everytime I get that it totally takes me out. My fever ranged from 101.7 to 104.1 depending Tylenol. TW was a champ and got the kids where they needed to be along with the help of some friends and my Big Mama. So, that is all to explain why I am just now getting around to posting about Mother's Day.

TW and the kids had been up to something the whole week prior to Mother's Day. Let me tell you, in case you don't know this about me, that I am not big on surprises. I HATE to have a surprise party thrown for me. Don't even try...I throw a fit, pout, and act like a baby the whole night. Ask about our surprise baby shower sometime. I also usually have a list of items that I mention to TW whenever I know a holiday is coming up. So, even though I am not sure which item from the list they have bought I usually have some idea of my gift because of my "request" list. Put all of that together with the fact that AKP is horrible at keeping secrets, I am rarely surprised by a gift. The only hints I had put together by listening to them talk amongst themselves was that it was something that they were making, it involved the computer, and maybe even involved my friends. I was not prepared for what I would receive!!! They made a scrapbook with letters from different people explaining why they care about me. The cover is an art piece designed by TW that is WAY cool. It is all of their handprints, his included, outlined and overlapping each other. Inside there are letters from him and each of the kids. Then letters from other close family and friends. Nothing can prepare you for the kind words that someone has to say about you. I am not a crier. I don't usually get emotional over stuff like that. But let me tell you...I cried, no I bawled! Snot and everything! Wow, a great gift! Thank you to eah of you that contributed; it really touched my heart.