Mom!

We pick up my mother at the airport this afternoon. I am very excited about her coming to visit because it will be the first time for her to see this house and she hasn't seen the kids since Christmas (which is ages ago in baby and toddler years).
I was also realizing that this is probably the first Mother's Day since I was in college that I will be with her. She narrowly missed being with me for the one when the boys were born, but it's probably been almost 11 years since I did more than talk on the phone with her and send a card/gift for Mother's Day. So all of you who live close to your parents appreciate short distances!