Mothers Day

A bitter sweet day today. Continue to be very sad that I don't have my Mum to share the day with. Rather than ignore the occasion, as we have done for the last three years, Sally and I cooked two of our Mum's 'signature dishes' - rolled pav and zucchini slice. Took these over to the lake for an afternoon picnic, which Ella was particularly thrilled about. It seems we've found a way to incorporate some ceremony into the day, even if it involves cooking!

Of course, it is also lovely to now be a mother myself. I have an intimate understanding of how the mothering job is at once joyous and exhausting.

We miss you Mum.