My sister Jordan of Oh Happy Day, invited me and our sister-in-law Liz of Say Yes, to come to the city for a small, happy motherhood celebration with Hallmark.
It was held at Leo’s Oyster Bar — quite possibly the most beautiful restaurant in San Francisco — and Jordan brought thoughtful touches to make it even more spectacular — like fresh peonies that were so perfect I thought they might be fake, pretty little gifts tied up with silk ribbons, and a stack of gorgeous Mother’s Day cards.
Since we live in the same area, you’d think we would see each other a ton, and get together for lunch dates all the time. But honestly, it rarely happens. We all run businesses and have 12 kids between us, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Hah!
Really, it was such a treat to be altogether — a little break with no work and no parenting responsibilities. We feasted on fresh oysters, oohed and aahed over the restaurant decor, and talked, talked, talked. And then we took some time to write messages to some of the wonderful women in our lives.
I know Mother’s Day Brunches are a thing that lots of people do. Like 100% totally common. But I’ve actually never attended one! Since I’ve lived far from my Mother and Mother-in-Law for the last 20 years or so, I’ve never really considered them an option. Like in my head, there was some sort of rule that a Mother’s Day Brunch was only a possibility if I was taking out my own mother.
Obviously, that’s silly. There are so many mothers in my life that I could enjoy something like this with! It was wonderful to celebrate motherhood with my sisters, and if I didn’t live near my sisters, I’m sure it would be equally wonderful to celebrate motherhood with friends. In fact, I would be over the moon to make a brunch like this a tradition.
How about you? If your mom wasn’t (or isn’t) available to celebrate with, who would you like to take to brunch instead?
Credits: Photos by Paul Ferney.
Lovely! For the past decade or so I’ve gathered for a Mother’s Day brunch the Monday before or after the holiday at Thanksgiving Point’s Trellis Cafe (Utah) with all of my local cousins, aunts, mother, grandmother (including in-law cousins) who can make it–usually about 8 or so amazing women. This year was probably our last with our 95 year old grandmother, so it was especially poignant. Love the signature idea, we’ll have to add that to the tradition!
What an amazing tradition. I love that you schedule it right before or after the official day. So smart!
Aw… I was hoping you’d write about your Mothers Day call from Ralph?