10 years

April this year marked our 10 year dating anniversary.  We decided to be totally romantic and go . . . mini-golfing!  Yes, it was totally silly and it brought back so many memories of going to Malibu Grand Prix as an 8 year old, but it was really fun!  Plus we went in the first hour it was open so it was half off and not crowded at all.  Later in the day we followed up with an indulgent trip to The Melting Pot in San Mateo where we feasted on three courses of fondue.  A lovely day with a handsome boy. 

Mother's Day

I knew it was going to be hard.  When it finally came, I experienced moments of anger and sadness, I cried, I stared at Tessa's picture longer than I usually do, I imagined her in my arms.  Yet I also, once again, was shown how blessed I really am.  Blessed to have the mom that I have who is always there to support me, coworkers who had flowers (in my favorite colors!) delivered to me on Saturday, a close friend who mailed me a Happy Mother's Day card, my sister and some friends who sent amazing e-mails that lifted me right up and reminded me that no one has forgotten Tessa, a neighbor who left a rose and some cookies on the porch, my in-laws who had flowers, cards, and a beautiful bracelet for me, and a wonderful husband who gave me much-needed hugs all day long.  Even the kitties seemed to know I needed extra snuggles that day.  Thank you for acknowledging me as a mother and for reminding me how lucky I am.