The Old and the Restless

Mother's day this year turned unusually cold.  The flowers that Bryn ordered were a cheerful note. Tom likes to bring up the toys from the basement. Megan rented a van so that she and Tom could bring their bikes and we could all go for a ride. Those who came from Barrie felt it was too cold to ride bikes. The rest of us walked instead. (But Grandpa had a sleep) Ella wanted to show the violets and magnolia petals she found. Our walk occurred during the best part of the day. By turns it stormed with rain, hail and sleet after we returned to the house. So that none of the mothers had to cook, we went to the local Chinese restaurant for dinner. I have always wanted to have a big group at this restaurant. Tom was worn out, though. Although the dinner lasted only an hour, he fell asleep during the meal. These pretty flowers were from Margot, Mark, Joshua and Ella. We all went back to the house for blueberry pie which Megan made. Tom woke up for that! ...