Elizabeth - that is a wonderful gift idea! I did consider asked DMIL to make me the same thing that DH requests for his birthday. However, this year DMIL got overwhelmed & stressed out when she made DH birthday gift. She forgot to put the primary ingredient in it and was embarrassed. We told it tasted wonderful anyway! I made the decision at that time to quit asking for cooked things as a gift. DMIL struggles to stand for more than a few minutes without consequences (feet swelling) and her short-term memory comes and goes. We are edging closer and closer to DMIL not preparing food items.
DMom has called twice this morning. The second time she was in tears. I will leave in 30 minutes to take DMom to Doctor. Thankfully they had an opening from a cancellation.
Homeschool this morning with DS10 was a dream. If only every homeschool day could go this smoothly. DS10 was focused and eager to get his work done. He did not hurry through it but thoughtfully gave his best effort. Both of us are way past thrilled to have a day like today. 8am - Noon = 4 hours of solid school work accomplished. Dream Stuff....but it really happened!!