I’m not usually one to do this, but I’m going to write a bit about my very ordinary but extraordinary afternoon. After finishing the things in my life that ‘needed’ to be done I decided to take the afternoon off and enjoy the beautiful weather and my amazing porch.
Sunday morning I received a gorgeous bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. It was one of those funny moments; I was writing in my journal and had just put the period on the sentence, ” I miss Katie and Jeff,” and the doorbell rang. It was none other than the Fed-ex delivery guy bearing a gift of beautiful flowers for yours truly from my three beautiful children (masterminded by Katie). No one will be surprised when I admit that I cried.
I’ve enjoyed each day as they have unfolded and revealed themselves in their pink, white, orange, and green glory. Today was ‘that’ day – the day that all of the flowers were open, the leaves were still green, and no petals had fallen. Before another moment passed I decided to try out my newly discovered drawing skills. I moved the flowers from the dining room to the porch, set up my easel, and slipped off my flip flops.
I started in charcoal and incorporated pastels. One thing led to another and before I knew it the afternoon slipped away in a most wonderful way.
it's a whole new world 
What a very cool post. I enjoyed the photos and the story, and the fact that your kids sent you flowers. Really sweet!
Thanks Naomi 🙂 I appreciate your kind words and comment! It was really sweet to get the flowers and they’ve lasted a long time. I’m giving my daughter the drawing as a thank you gift.
Cheers!
What a nice afternoon you had. Thanks for inviting us in…
I enjoyed that and you have a real talent!
thank you so much for your comments 🙂 it makes me smile to know that you enjoyed it. i’m having so much fun with my new found gift of drawing
My new found gift is writing, thats why you’ll most likely find all my comma’s in the wrong place…
I can relate completely – you might enjoy the post I wrote about my daughter and editor
https://angelswearplaid.com/2012/02/26/introducing-dr-semi-colon-or-should-it-be-ms-comma/
cheers!
That was great! I left you a comment…
glad you enjoyed it 🙂
ps
isn’t it fun to be receiving such beautiful gifts as adults? 🙂
I have enjoyed seeing the artwork from this beautiful gift, and it was even more enjoyable to read the story behind the artwork. Wonderful, Beth!
thanks so much Sharon!
I am truly enjoying the gift – both the flowers and the ability to draw 🙂