Mother's May Day

Don't panic. Not a real "May Day" call although Eden did squeal a couple times on her Mother's Day Magic Sleigh ride.

We popped down to my folk's farm an hour south of Auckland after lunch on Mother's Day. It was unplanned on our part but apparently well planned by another. On the walk home from church I was thinking about giving Mum a MD call when Zeke, who I was carrying, said "We are going to the farm today Baba!" Our towhead often mentions the farm and asks about when we might go next but he has never before stated that we ARE going like that. It seemed quite odd. What was not unusual was the Authoritarian in me immediately starting to counter him because I don't want a 2yr old dictating my life! Fortunately before opening my maw I reconsidered - hmm, it would be fun to both surprise Mum and get out of town because it's a stunner of a sunny day after all the recent rain. Also, Zeke has graduated from his cot to a real bed so we don't have a guest bed anymore. I could grab another bed from our container on the farm and bring it home on the car roof given the slim chance of rainfall. Eden was all for it so, after a quick bite, we were off...

An hour later we pulled into the farm homestead to see Mum on the phone "that'll be Helen (my 2nd sister) calling" I told Eden, which, we heard later, was indeed true. As our two amped up kids scooted to greet Dad, who was already outside by then, Mum appeared with a huge smile. "Oh this is lovely" she exclaimed, "on Friday I was thinking what would I like for Mother's Day and I thought "I'd really like Andrew & Eden to visit" so I prayed asking God for it - and here you all are!" Mum had left her desire in her Father's care. No contact with us to drop a hint, no manipulation of any kind required. The Holy Spirit moved a much loved little boy's heart to speak the Father's will into the day concerned. God is a good Father - even on Mother's Day - because He delights in them so much.

A great time enjoying each others company was had by all, the bed was strapped atop the car, and then I had an idea to make Eden's day more special. Long soft grass, our 4WD, a tow rope, an empty fertiliser bag, and viola!

We'll do it again sometime soon I hope. Only with a longer rope and much worse driving :)

P.S. Thanks to Jack for the camera work and to Dad for letting me trample all over your cows feed.