#2 son brought me an ice cream cake from his work, and then he and #1 son provided the meals for the day — carry out food, but it still counts.
I had a very lazy day hanging out with the family.
Before that came the church services, the very fancy and elaborate services for Pentecost and Mother’s Day combined.
The liturgical dance had been eight little girls doing pas de basques and turns with ribbons on dowels, but the children didn’t show, so we ended up with several grown women walkiing in waving ribbons.
Some of the people doing the multilingual Lord’s Prayer showed up, and some did not. Of those who showed 
up, some were prepared and some were not. Only two had shown up for the run-through.
This is clearly my fault. I overestimated the degree of commitment or something.
However, the flutes were great. I always think we ought to have woodwinds for Pentecost.
Here are the sleeves of Erin, nearly to the cuff.
I’m doing a workshop this evening and writing for Client #2 all day today. No new job openings have appeared over the weekend, but maybe I will hear from someone I’ve already applied to.
Happy Monday!
It’s really startlngly easy to estimate the level of commitment to church functions. Though you will always have those few who are always there, anyone else is touch and go.
But then those Anyone Elses always get annoyed that the Those Few are always asked to do solos and they are not. Why are they surprised?
Admirable sons, both of them, and a credit to your mothering.
nice boys you have there. mine bickered ceaselessly (is that one word?) and frankly i’m glad it’s monday. who ever says that?
Did you say your son works at Cold Stone Creamery?
Is that an ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery?
If so, WHAT A TREAT!
It looks like I should tell my child to get a job there!
@lostarts – It was indeed Coldstone Creamery. And what a treat.
Aww, very sweet of your children.
I’m glad you had a wonderful Mother’s Day and I hope your day is productive today! 
I’m so happy you had such a relaxing Mother’s Day! Thoughtful boys! What did your husband do? Did he make you some more finials, at least?
@alissasorenson – My husband ignores all American holidays, including birthdays, unless he happens to feel inspired to observe them. Since he has lived in the U.S. for 30 years, I think he just doesn’t want to bother, but his position is that he isn’t an American, so he is exempt.
@JewelE19 – Thanks!