The theme of the eighth-grade dance, that was hosted by the seventh-graders, at my girls’ school was Masquerade.  Since I have a seventh-grader, I was one of the moms to help plan the event – and it was held last Friday evening at the school social center.  Since the school ends at eighth grade, there’s a big ta-doo about the graduating eighth-graders, with this dinner and dance being the social event of the year – outside of the upcoming graduation.

The art teacher at the school was in charge of creating masks for all of the eighth-graders, trying to fit their personalities with some type of bird.  I don’t know the kids very well, but I think the masks were outstanding – filled with colors, glitters and unbelievable character.

Not to be outdone by my creative daughter #1, she made masks for her siblings yesterday:

In years gone by, I’ve rarely received a Mother’s Day gift from my children.  Nine times out of ten, I was involved in the Mother’s Day gift-making (at schools and scouts), so my kids always gave their gifts to their grandmas.  Woe is me. 

But, not this year!  Ms. Judy, the Sacred Arts teacher at church for the 3 youngest kids, told the kids that they WERE making gifts for their mom this year.  Isn’t it lovely to have someone in your corner!  Yesterday, I opened my gifts – and look what beautiful bracelets they made me!  And yes, I wore all three of them to church.

Then, we came home and I made lunch for the family and MIL, and then took a great nap.  Oh, and my sweetie blessed me with another fave — a giant chocolate bar with almonds!  woot, am I a special mom or what?!