Happy Mother's Day

My 1st "official" Mother's Day card from Lukas. Notice he "wrote" his name himself (Papa said he would write the letter and then Lukas made his attempt ;)) This is the first time he has written it without someone holding his hand to guide him with the letters! Not bad if I do say so myself!

He woke up this morning and climbed into bed at 6am, thankfully he went back to sleep. When he did wake up he wanted to play, I told him since it was Mother's Day he was suppose to bring me breakfast in bed and treat me like a queen all day. He said ok and disappeared. He came back with a Fruitable juice box and a Polly-O stick cheese and said, "here you go mama." Quick learner and I hope the menu improves as he gets older.

A year ago we were still in Taraz on our first trip. Since I couldn't have Lukas at home with me I wasn't complaining about still being in Taraz since it meant I got to spend Mother's Day with Lukas. My gift last year was a kiss from my little angel, it was the first one. That one will be hard to beat over the coming years.

Here is a link to the annual Adoption Ark Mother's Day video. This year's theme is activities with mom. Lukas has 3 snapshots in this years video. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/user/AdoptionArk#p/a/u/0/Stk8eHONVEs

They also included the following in the email, I think we all have heard or used these over the years...


I Owe My Mother
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1.. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about.."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA ..
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

And my favorite:

25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE .
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you !"