27 May 18

Today our family is celebrating Mother's Day! We had to delay our party this year until all our mothers could be together: Mom (Wilma Wollenweber), Beth, Faith, Courtney, and Amanda (because she and Ben are now expectant foster parents!). Yesterday we had a "bath" for Ben and Amanda -- not a shower! -- with the theme of children's BOOKS! All of the foods had book associations, like "Pinkalicious" for the pink punch, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" for the fruit tray, and "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" for the crock-pot of meatballs. Beth and Amanda produced guessing games based on book titles and famous characters. Ben and Amanda received all sorts of books, games, art supplies and child care items. My tie for today features children dressed in flags from nations around the world.