That’s how my Mother’s Day started. Two kids throwing up today with the stomach flu. It wasn’t horrible–just a drag, with some sweet moments mixed in.

I hope your day went well.

6:15 PM: Conversation while getting kids ready for bed.

Mom is lying down in the hallway while Rachel is getting a drink in the bathroom.

Mom: Wow. That was a hard day for all of us.

Rachel: Oh. I don’t think so. (Pause) Maybe it was. (Pause) (Everyone giggles) Maybe it wasn’t. I don’t know.