Mother's Day Weekend

On Mother's Day this past weekend, I did a lot of thinking about mothers in general, my mother and Stuart's mother and if I'll ever be a mother. Having a dog like Lucy who is so wonderful at least makes me feel like a "doggy-mom" as I have to take care of her and love her so much. I know that having an actual child is much much more work though, based on close friends who have little ones at home.

The other day in People Magazine, some celebrity was interviewed about her relationship with her dog. It was one of the dancing with the stars ladies, but I forgot her name. She said that coming home to her dog every night was like,and I loosely quote, 'coming home to a 3 to 5 year old who is eager to see me.' I couldn't have said that better myself.

I spent Mother's day with my parents, and of course, with Lucy in tow. I took a few pictures and will upload them, esp the one of me, Lucy and our friend Maria and my mom:






Lucy's favorite (and newly replaced toy):



As one of my Mother's Day goodies to my mom, I bought a raffle ticket for the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Rotary Club's annual "Rubber Duck Race". Each ticket has a number and corresponds to a number on a big rubber duck. They dump the rubber ducks into part of the Eno River in Durham for a "race". The first 15 or so ducks are culled out of the water and those raffle ticket holders are eligible for some great prizes. When I bought the ticket, I got a mini duck which I wrapped up for my mom. I think I'll go to the event too. I asked specifically if dogs are allowed and the volunteer joked that each year someone's golden retriever jumps in the water and steals a rubber duck. For more information, check out this link.