WMD* Revealed!

Happy Mothers' Day to all the moms, moms-in-law, moms-to-be, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, friends-who-are-like-a-mom-to-you, teachers-who-are-like-a-mom-to-you, that motherly lady at the Dunkin or the McD's drive-thru--and just to nice women in general. This may seem like just a greeting-card-and-restaurant holiday, but it's still worthwhile stepping back and thanking all the lovely women in our lives. (Men--you get your chance next month.)

Thanks, too, to all the kids and former kids (e.g., grownups) who helped make us moms, moms-in-law, etc.

And a tip of the hat to my brother, the amazing J., for two kick-ass Mothers' Day cards, including one that plays the theme from The Addams Family when you open it. Coooool. (And after all, wasn't Morticia Addams one of the most glamorous yet loving moms EVER?) So--thanks, Bro!

*Wishes for Mothers' Day.

How's Your Holiday Going?

Mine has been pretty nice, even if we're a little disappointed about the lack of cold weather for snow making on the slopes. On the plus side: no sidewalks to shovel!

Also, my husband's Xmas present finally arrived (only a couple of days late)--a new induction burner for the kitchen. We don't have gas running to the house, so induction is the next best thing in terms of heat control. This might as well have been a present for me: Anything that encourages my husband--the best home cook I know--to cook more (easier now that he's finished with grad school) makes me feel pretty jolly.

How's it going for you this week? Appreciating the snow-free walks? Glad it's almost New Year's? Enjoying a little time off work? Counting your blessings?