Mothers Day 2010 - a first.

Ok so this isn’t my first day as a mother, in fact this is my 5th Mothers Day. Can you believe it? Wow. However this year was the first year that I felt as though it was a day celebrated for me. Previously and even still I always associate Mothers day with my own mum and Lukes mother. I always forget that I’m a mum too and the day should also be about me.

This year also marked the very first time that I received homemade presents from my boys and I almost cried. In fact I think I did. I have been waiting for years and years for the day when your children start to make you those drawings, cards and gifts that only a mother could love and finally that time has come.

Julian made me a gorgeous 2010 Calendar. I just love it. Hand painted by none other than JD himself. At the top of the Calendar is a photo of Julian holding a sign saying “I love you” and on the back of the calendar are more photos of Julian creating this calendar. I love it!

~Julians Handmade Calendar~

Hugh presented me with a beautiful little pot plant of handmade flowers with feathers. It is the most gorgeous thing I think I have ever received in my whole life.

~Hughs Handmade Flowerpot~

To think that Hugh has been working on this masterpiece for a few months for me just melts my heart. What tipped me over and where I perhaps shed a tear or two was when he walked up to me with his flowerpot. The expression on his face as he handed it to me, well, it broke me. I hadn’t seen this expression on Hugh before, it was an expression so full of pride and love. Oh just the memory of that face makes feel so warm inside.

I love my boys. All of them. I hope that this mothers day is the start of many more handmade gifts to come because they honestly are the best.

Until Next Time

Nicole x

Oh and I also scored a beautiful new clutch bag (chosen by myself) along with even more jewellery in the form of three new bangles and of course Mothers day isn’t Mothers day without a box of chocolates. None other than the delicious Lindt limited addition ones I might add.