Mothers Day

[LadyinWhite]

Being that today is Mother's day, I always get to sleep in but this year, my kids were SO excited to give me their gift that I was woken up just before 8am with the smell of coffee, day old Dunkin Donuts (boy had a sleepover Friday night) and..... *drumroll*

A box!! Who hoo! Presents!

Making short work of the wrapping paper (recycled birthday paper LOL) lo and behold! A brand new pair of blue/silver SIDI's!

My first pair of genuine road shoes! Be still my heart!! My old Shimano MTB's look like tanks next to these shiny sleek light weight gorgeous shoes.

The family chose these for the color!! to match my blue bike/helmet/gloves/raingear.

Another cup of coffee, a little Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood and then I'm OUT taking them for a spin

So excited - just wanted to share. Enjoy the day ladies!!
T.

[maillotpois]

excellent!! you'll love those.

I was instructed to sleep in (til 6:45 ) and given a handmade (by Em) pin and flat top carbon handle bars!! yay!!

we're taking a family bike ride to Sausalito today.

[wannaduacentury]

Happy Mother's Day Everyone-whether you have children or not-or just fur children. Jenn

[velogirl]

Oh, I'm an emotional mess today. I lost my mom in 2003 and my father in 1997. Mother's Day makes me feel more like an orphan than I typically do. I really miss my parents and feel very alone in the world sometimes (yes, no spouse, no children). It doesn't help that I crashed on Thursday and my legs are crap right now after yesterday's race and I decided it was best not to ride today so I'm stuck without my normal mode of comfort.

Sorry for being a downer, but I know that if anyone can be understanding, the lovely ladies of TE can.

[maillotpois]

oh Lorri - feel better! we love you.

[chickwhorips]

hugs velogirl. i do know how it is. my mom's birthday is the 11th and she passed away 23 years ago on the 25th. her birthday usually falls on mother's day. i always sit for a moment and think of her today. i was only 3 at the time but have some good memories.

Happy Mother's Day to you all. Even if your not a traditional mom, but it counts like jenn said, if you have fur babies, real babies or just babysat when you were younger, you appreciate the hard work that Mother's day celebrates.

[Starfish]

Sorry for being a downer, but I know that if anyone can be understanding, the lovely ladies of TE can.

Velogirl, I understand. I lost my husband, mom and dad this year. I am trying to allow myself to be sad today (a natural feeling under the circumstances, after all). And, I am trying to be grateful...after all, I had a great mom for many years who really loved me. As Queen Elizabeth II (of all people for me to be quoting!) said: grief is the price we pay for love.

Take good care of yourself today! And, that goes for all you great moms out there, too!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Take good care of yourself today! And, that goes for all you great moms out there, too!

And most especially to you, Starfish. You must have an awful lot of love and strength stored up in your heart to be able to get through it all. My heart goes out to you.

This was my first Mother's Day without having my mother, who was my best friend and always loved me just the same no matter how I changed through the years. I guess Mother's day can also help us to lovingly reflect upon our mothers who are gone.