Yesterday we went to the Mother In laws to plant flowers as a surprise Mother's Day gift for her. She was at work till 5pm so we knew we would be able to do yard work for her and plant some flowers.

After spending a few hours at her house, we came home and had lunch. The daughter was getting tired, so her and I took a nap. Upon waking we decided on burgers and hot dogs on the grill for dinner. It was a quick throw together dinner. It had looked like rain would be coming in so Smoka cooked the burgers and hot dogs as fast as the grill would.

After dinner the mother in law had called to thank us for doing the flowers for her, she loved it. Knowing that made her happy was the best feeling.

The night was rather busy. The daughter got a special treat from Pappy. Ice cream off the ice cream truck. Smoka took a ride up to his mom's to talk to her. The daughter and I then went up to her house as well. I didn't stay long; I still needed to go get a hibiscus for my mom for mother's day. I ran to Kmart and picked up Mothers Day cards and a hibiscus (peach) for my mom. I got home and it was nearly 9pm. Where had the day gone?!?! I took a quick shower, and then gave the daughter her bath. Of course by this time she was over tired and didn't want a bath. Not wanting a bath is a new thing. She will kick and scream about not wanting a bath. I just nod and continue doing the daily routine. Getting her undressed and into the bath tub. She had a small cut on her finger (from planting at Mamoo's today) so of course she was screaming that her finger couldn't get wet or it would hurt. After 15 minutes of yelling and fighting me the whole way in the tub...The bath was done and over with. Now the next fight would be over brushing her hair. Ahhhhhh, the joys of motherhood.

Around 10pm we finally had her ready to go down to bed for the night. Bath time done, medicine done, good night to my parents. We head down stairs to have the daughter get her second wind. She watched one of her shows, then instantly came out wanting Smoka and I to watch a show with her. I knew today was a long day for Smoka, so I went into the living room to watch something with her. There wasn't much on to choose from, so I suggested we watch a movie. I popped in Bride Wars and she sat with me watching it. The movie got over about midnight and I knew the daughter had to get to sleep.

Every night at bedtime I read a story to her. She has a book shelf full of books to choose from. Tonight we read from The Mother Goose book of rhymes. This book used to be my brothers, and I remember reading it to him many years ago, so it makes the book special.

Finally after a long day, the daughter was sleeping!!! Time for Mommy and Daddy to relax.