I just got back from the Mother's Day tea at my son's preschool. It was totally cute and festive, as you can see from our place settings. (Sorry the picture's a little blurry, but a 4-year-old was squirming on my lap.)

I was charmed that the teachers had each child give mom (and/or grandma) a paper flower, lead her to her place and pull out her chair. My son discharged this task very solemnly.

They made us placemats in which each child said what his or her mom was an expert at. I got "brushing my teeth," meaning his teeth. Hey, at least I'm good at something.

The white bag to the left is a portable "breakfast in bed" with a banana and a cereal bar the kids had assembled. A great idea. We were supposed to save them for Mother's Day morning. But my son couldn't wait; he wanted me to eat it right there in front of him. So it goes.

Have you been to a Mother's Day event today? Post your report below. If you have pics of your gifts to share, email them to me.

(Photo by me)