Home of Slightly Cracked Dreams

In the lead up to Mother’s Day I was almost certain I was in line to be spoiled. Hubby boasted that he had actually bought a present for me, and M&M and Kiki at school and daycare had been letting things slip about what they had been up to. Including the $5 I gave to M&M to buy something at the Mother’s Day stall at school.

Helping out in M&M’s class I was no stranger to the work that was going into Mother’s Day. I recieved a beautiful invitation to her Prep classes “Mother’s Day Spa” on Friday afternoon which involved a crown and necklace presented to me on arrival, with a glass of “prep champagne” (punch and ginger ale). At the day spa there was head and shoulder massages, hand massages, a nail salon and a makeup centre (I heard a rumour that one of the other prep classes had a foot massage as well, and whilst I was jealous, I’m so ticklish on my feet it probably wouldn’t have been a great idea. Before the session was over we were also presented with our gifts - a photo frame and beautiful photo of our kids.

Sunday came around and I duitifully stayed in bed after hearing everyone get up and sneak down to the kitchen (although for M&M & Kiki, sneaking might be not the right word to describe the yelling and jumping…) and actually managed to go back to sleep.

I was woken just before 8am (bliss!) to a pancake specialty (cream cheese filling and berry sauce) and a cup of tea, as well as presents from everyone!

In addition to the traditional card from daycare from Kiki, M&M had bought me a box of chocolates, and Hubby had bought me a new dressing gown (I’m actually allergic to the one I currently have, so it’s not very effective…). I felt thoroughly spoiled.

When we were all dressed, packed and ready we headed off to Brisbane for lunch with my step-mother and siblings. Despite the traffic delays getting there it was a wonderful afternoon. The kids had a jumping castle, animal nursery and face painting to keep them busy, and a couple of boys had some soccer balls which of course my girls loved kicking around.

But I guess the best part of the afternoon came when we bought tickets in the meat raffle. $8 worth in two draws.

And then we won! And these were not scungy meat trays like I’m used to. I weighed it when I got home and it was 2.5kg of prime rump steak from a top Brisbane butcher. But not only that! I got a $40 TAB voucher, which I though I may as well save for Melbourne Cup Day, but later discovered I can redeem for cash, so I might just keep it handy and cash it soon and go and buy myself something nice. There was also a box of Rose’s chocolates which we all shared with tea and coffee before coming home.

All in all a fabulous day, and this is one thoroughly spoiled Mum!

I hope you all had a Happy Mother’s Day!