Super Mom

My mom is the best woman I know. She doesn't drink, smoke, cuss or talk bad about anyone. Ever. She's also the kindest, most generous, faithful, patient, helpful, nurturing, supportive, selfless, artistic and fun woman I know. I should definitely work to be more like her. I'm lucky to have such a role model.

So, it was no surprise when she decided to fly in last Thursday to help me get ready for Jack's party. Where do I even start in thanking her for all she did this past weekend? Whoa!! A little background on my momma: She works a full-time job at an oil company, is extremely involved in her community and church, makes it to every game / event / party, etc. of my niece and nephew (who are 11 and 12), flies here fairly regularly to see us, and still manages to never let a single criticism come from her mouth. She can run circles around most other women her age, and this past weekend that definitely came in handy.

Seeing as how my original plan was somewhat altered late in the planning phase, we my sweet Mom decided to make the cupcakes for Jack's party. I'm not normally a fan of tearing up my kitchen hours before a party, but my mom felt confident that it would be ok. Being the planner that I am (those of you who know me well know what I'm talking about here), I had already planned to have jumbo cupcakes which were necessary to fit the size of cupcake toppers that I had made. So, jumbo cupcakes meant more work for mom. Again - no problem. We had to find the jumbo cupcake pans, buy the ingredients, etc etc....

Let me just say that when I say that "we" had a party for Jack, it was mostly Mom who did the work. From getting the cupcakes made and decorated (which were AMAZING!!) to getting the food table ready, to cleaning house before our guests arrived, she did it all. Thanks, Mom!! You're the absolute best!