Momming on Mother's Day Weekend: Days 55-57

Even though we are in quarantine, I still had a lovely Mother's Day weekend. On Saturday Ainsley surprised us by making breakfast all be herself - cinnamon rolls, bacon and scrambled eggs (her first time cooking eggs). She set a nice table with candles and we had a lovely Saturday family breakfast. 


My DH hung a new TV in the garage so the kids can watch movies out there in the afternoons while we are still working. They can have a social-distancing movie theater!


When I cleaned out the garage last week I found our bounce house. It was a nice day so we got it out for the kids - and they still fit! I thought for sure they had outgrown it. But nope - they spent all morning playing in it. Now it's back in the garage, but I did set a reminder to get it out more often. 

On Sunday I was treated to a delicious brunch! We normally go to the Boathouse on Mother's Day, but this year my hubby was able to pick up brunch to bring home. It was wonderful - and SO MUCH FOOD so I can enjoy it for breakfast all week long! 


I was able to enjoy a glass (or several) of my favorite wine on the patio, sitting in the sun and relaxing. 

We met my parents in a parking lot so we could visit for a little while and wish Nana a Happy Mothers Day too. We are all looking forward to seeing them at the lake in a few weeks.  School ends on May 22 and they aren't allowing any camps to operate yet... so we are going to move to the lake for a few weeks so Nana and Papa can help with the kids while we work! It'll be a nice change of scenery for all of us, and will be so wonderful to  quarantine together for a while. 

 After a delightful weekend we are now back at work...and my best buddy is keeping me company, as always. I don't know what these dogs will do once we actually leave the house every day! 


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