Tim took care of me yesterday while I stayed in bed sicker than sick. It was not exactly the way we had planned to spend Mother’s Day – but that’s okay – I can plan another day to celebrate my gig as mom. The bigger lesson for me… this is truly a two person job and it’s a blessing to share parenting the 8busyfeet with my best friend – thank you sweetheart!
A few things today…
Check out the letter that Grace brought home from preschool. This made me laugh –
I can’t wait to feel all the way better so I can play with my Mother’s Day gift…
I am feeling guilty about this – it was a total want and not a need. I’ve been pulling over to check out garage sale bikes – ones with big comfy seats, baskets, and a kick stand. I have a mountain bike that I ride for exercise, but thought it would be fun to have a girly bike for trips to the park, grocery store, farmer’s market.
Tim knew I wanted old and retro, but being a new and modern guy he took the kids to the bike shop and found me a new bike that looks old and retro.
The kids brought it up to my bedroom last night to show me. I love it – thanks guys!
Also, Anna Mae wants me to take her book shopping again.
She is my reader girl and her most recent favorites are the English Roses series written by Madonna (yes – Material Girl, Like a Virgin, Papa Don’t Preach – Madonna). These are the most beautifully illustrated books, they are very well written, and there is a website where readers can go to play games and read more about the characters. This is my favorite of all Madonna projects – check them out…
We are still celebrating Cole’s 3rd place at the S.E. WI Council Pinewood Derby – He and Tim did a great job this year – I’m proud of my guys!
Okay – this is big… tomorrow instead of a book review – I will be featuring an author interview with Lesley Kagen – her first two books Whistling in the Dark and Land of a Hundred Wonders are on my book club list and her third book Tomorrow River was just released last month – Come visit tomorrow to meet this talented bestselling author! See you then –
8busyfeet 
i am so so sorry you were sick on mother’s day. bummer big time. love the pre-school letter. particularly compelling—mommy doesn’t work daddy does. ARGGGGHHHH…why oh why are mother’s so overlooked. sigh…but the love is never ending isn’t it.
hope today was better.
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Sorry about Mother’s Day–but hey, you got a beautiful bike and you have beautiful kids (or at least kids with beautiful feet). Here’s to getting better.
Stopping by from SITS
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Ooh, I love that bike!! I haven’t even looked at Madonna’s books. I need to check those out.
FYI-I just saw a bunch of English Roses for sal eat Marshall’s and TJ MAXX.
Let’s do some biking-it IS a need. It helps you and your family stay healthy. We are a total bike family-come down to the velodrome this summer on Mon nights. Kids racing-very casual, very FUN for all ages!
See ya @ the KWG!
Jen