Relaxed Mother's Day

I just had the most relaxing Mother's Day ever, it was perfect. In my lifetime of motherhood, well actually since 1970, Mother's Day was normally spent at our house with the entire extended family engrossed in our annual Mother's Day Ping-Pong Tournament (M.D.P.P.T.). We all enjoyed it and had lots of fun and shared prizes and trophies and laughs. One of the best parts was that the men did all the cooking. It was a lot of work getting the back yard all spruced up, making sure the pool was spotlessly clean, and just the general shopping and getting ready for about 30 guests. It was an all-day affair. Then after we retired, we would drive down to Southern California where my sister and husband hosted the MDPPT. That family tradition made for lots and lots of wonderful memories.

This year was different. With Jen and family moving up to our mountain town, and sister and brother-in-law retiring in Big Pine, and Mom's passing away last month— there will be no more MDPPTs. We simply drove up to Jen's place, kicked back with her precious family, and relaxed by the pool . . . while my son-in-law barbecued dinner. Life just can't get any better!

While sipping a nice glass of wine, Jen's maternal instinct struck and she, somehow, needed something to cuddle. JD brought her one of the bunnies, Elwood, for Jen to play with.

Then I witnessed something I've never seen before. That sweet little bunny laid back in her lap and let Jen trim her "toenails." Amazing!

Such a sweet bunny.

After his pedicure, Elwood enjoyed munching on a carrot. I got a cute video of this but I can't figure out how to get it on the computer. I've done it before, but somehow it's now a mystery!

How's this for a gourmet treat? It was awesomely delicious.

Life is good!