Background: Greg, my middle, married son (and the father of my granddaughter) was born May 8th; his older brother, Don, was born May 16th. So every year for the past 5-6 years, Greg & Lori (my wonderful dil) have held a family party some time in May for both birthdays, Mothers' Day, and one of Lori's brothers has a birthday in May.

This year, Lori threw a surprise birthday party for Greg's 40th birthday, on April 29th. After hearing nothing from them, I figured she was pretty much partied out after that (50+ people, plus a baby girl who may be starting teething). So I arranged to have my oldest son up for dinner and birthday/Mothers' Day celebration tomorrow.

But, my dear son just called and said he and Lori want to take me out for dinner sometime in the next several days as a belated Mothers' Day celebration, and what would I like and what day. I said any day but I'd really like both of his brothers to be part of the party, and he said, of course, because we want to celebrate Don's birthday too.

I don't know if it was his idea or hers, but that doesn't matter. I am touched to my heart.

By Karen~moderator on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 01:26 pm:

How sweet and thoughtful! You are blessed Ginny, with a wonderful family. Happy Mothers Day!

By Insaneusmcwife on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 02:07 pm:

That is very sweet of your ds and his wife.

By Dawnk777 on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 06:52 pm:

Enjoy your dinner out!

By Sandysmom on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 08:08 pm:

Your family sounds wonderful! Have fun and Happy Mother's Day!

By Ginny~moderator on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 05:58 pm:

Well, we haven't had the family get-together yet. Brooke got sick, and then Lori got sick, and Greg&Lori are leaving for a week in Florida tomorrow. But, Greg took me out to lunch today after church, and met me at church, bringing Brooke with him so Lori could nap. So I had the pleasure of showing off my beautiful granddaughter to all my friends at church. And we'll have the family get-together later this month - probably on the Memorial Day weekend.

It was so nice to be moving through the congregation hearing all the "Oh, what a beautiful baby" reactions.

By Dawnk777 on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 08:31 pm:

Ooh, Ginny, I bet it was fun bringing your grandbaby to church! I can't wait to that myself someday!