and no cooking of any kind for a few days. I had a lovely visit with my son. There were a lot of leftovers which I sent home with my kids.
After we ate my daughter took us to the boat where I proceeded to donate $30 which was $10 above my limit. We had the birthday cake after we got back from the boat. I have been trying to remember the last time that my son had a birthday cake with his name on it. Sorry I didn’t get a picture of it.
I was so tired after they all went home that I sat down in my chair with the heating pad on my back and fell asleep. I love cooking for my kids but I am afraid I am just about as far as I can go with that, I will treat everyone to a meal out the next time we get together.
I am sorry I missed visiting with you all yesterday. I will try and get around to visit later this morning. I am doing laundry and then I am needing bananas and milk from the store.
Have a wonderful weekend. Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
I know it's always nice to do for the kids, but as we get older it can get to us. They will enjoy going out just as much as long as it's with you. I know we have the get-togethers here in the yard and everyone brings dishes to pass, but the setting up and taking down of the things can get a bit tiring.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Terry..no need to overdo things..next time a nice eat out place will do or make him ONE special dish not the whole dinner.. Sounds like you all had a nice visit anyway..rest up for the weekend. I hear warm air is coming..
ReplyDelete:-) XoXo
Glad you had a good visit with your son! Does that t-shirt say Rambo?
ReplyDeleteGlad you have a great day with your family. Take it easy and enjoy the weekend now.
ReplyDeleteNice day for you and yours! Happy for you.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth
ReplyDeletePleased you had a nice day. But I agree it gets harder to cater and cook, as you get older.
Have a restful weekend.
Hugs Nita
Oh Beth I hope you had a nice nap. Looks like it was a very busy day. Take care. B
ReplyDeleteglad you had a good (tiring) day. :)
ReplyDeleteFor me you don't have to rush to get around-just rest today and enjoy the memories of birthday with your son.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Beth,
ReplyDeleteNo need to apologize..you should enjoy time with your family! Glad you enjoyed the time with your son! Looks like he had a good time! I find that the older I get, the more tired and worked up I get and the more rest I need after! lol!
Take care of yourself and have a great weekend! :)
Tammy
Beth, I know what you mean about cooking up big meals and entertaining. It wears me out any more. I am happy you enjoyed your family time. Hoping you have a nice weekend too. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteI always find cooking exhausting. Sounds like it went well..it is always good to have company:)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to spend time with your family! It is exhausting though, isn't it? Whenever my clan comes to town all at once, I find myself needing frequent naps!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your son! Our birthdays must be close together. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're relaxing now.:)
oh beth, i don't always get to visit everyone, everyday. don't ever worry about me!!
ReplyDeletei have a love/hate relationship with cooking....i love when it's over and i hate doing it!! but i do it probably for the same reason you do. because it makes are families feel special and loved!!
Don't you dare worry about stopping by, we knew you were visiting with family!
ReplyDeleteSounds like he had a great birthday!
Hope you get some well deserved rest! Quite a celebration from the pic! Thanks for your prayers for my friends. They are home, but still have a long recovery!
ReplyDeleteSounds like some good rest is in order for you, Beth. It looks like a great party! xo Nellie
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day! I do hope you took it very easy today and then again...maybe tomorrow too!
ReplyDeleteI have given up cooking large meals for family get togethers too. Great photo of your son. Hope you got your groceries and had an enjoyable day.
ReplyDeleteI hope you got to see the last of yesterday's Arias trial where the Prosecutor questioned the expert. It was wild!
You have been busy! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteA nice time is worth it's weight in gold! I'm glad things are well with you my friend.
ReplyDeleteMy mum loves to have the family over for a meal but it is so much work that she doesn't do it very often now it takes so much out of her.......
ReplyDeleteLovely Beth so glad you had a great time with your son, .
ReplyDeleteThat casserole sounds yummy . chicken is my Fav meal.
Hugs Sheila xx