My First Mother's Day

I can't believe that it has happened...we just celebrated my very first mother's day...as a mother! I'm a mom. Everyday it sinks in more and more that we have a baby! Gabrielle spoiled me this year - and I loved every minute of it! Daryl surprised us by coming home early on Thursday and we had a great long weekend together. With some gardening left to do and the weather finally cooperating, we tackled those tasks while Gabrielle slept. She seems to sleep really well and long during the day, and then wakes every 2 hours at night. I hope she figures out day/night soon - or I might have to switch to being a night owl and close down shop during the day!

Saturday we went to a local landscaping centre and hat hot dogs in support of Breast Cancer Research. I can coax Daryl into doing anything with the promise of hot dogs! Even going to Ikea! My very special gift was a beautiful white gold bracelet that matches my wedding ring with 20 pave set diamonds, as Gabrielle was born in April - with diamonds being the birth stone, and she was born on the 20th! She is such a smart little girl! (Thanks Dad!)

My mom and I had breakfast prepared for us on Sunday morning and then we had dinner all together on Sunday night as well. It was so nice to spend a relaxing weekend with the family. I hope all my new mom friends, and those that have been at this a while, all had a great Mother's Day. Hugs from the loops!