My mom left yesterday after a really wonderful visit. It’s rare that my family makes the trek towards our direction (I usually go there), so the visit was extra special to me.
We ate. (Lobster Macaroni and Cheese.)
We shopped. (Cute fall boots.)
We sat on the couch and had mother/daughter bonding time that I so miss when I don’t see her.
It’s nice to have my parents visit now — in our own home, not some rented college beach house. Where I can make them our famous enchiladas for dinner and show them our little beach town. Where I can show off my newly painted bathroom and feel pride when I get the parental approval. Because no matter how old we get, aren’t we always looking for it?
She gets along with my husband, too. Couldn’t ask for more.
I miss you already, Mom. Come back soon!
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September 24, 2009 at 9:51 am
Britt
Glad it was a great time
(and that your mom loved the bathroom – good thing she wasn’t a blue fan!)
September 24, 2009 at 10:30 am
Mrs. D
Aww! That sounds so nice! Makes me miss my mom.
Care to share which boots you got?
September 24, 2009 at 10:30 am
Kapachino
Yes, we’re always looking for parental approval. My brother and I grew up playing soccer, and my dad coached us when we were young. A couple years ago we were playing on a coed indoor team together and my dad was watching. My brother felt like he played a bad game. He told me, “It wouldn’t bother me so much except that Dad was watching. I just don’t want to disappoint him.” It really touched me.
September 24, 2009 at 11:32 am
Elle
My mom is coming to visit this weekend! This post makes me just that much more excited to see her
September 24, 2009 at 11:47 am
Jill
This brought tears to my eyes. My parents just visited me a couple of weekends ago and it was perfect. They hadn’t been to see me in over a year, so it was so nice to prove that I’m a grown up with a very happy life – as you say, always seeking approval!
September 24, 2009 at 2:44 pm
A Little Bit of This
Oh my gosh. Lobster mac and cheese? That sounds yummy.
September 24, 2009 at 3:17 pm
your mom
i started missing you before i hit the first stop sign out of town. it was a wonderful visit and it was nice to see you both so happy. i only wish you were geographically closer.
<3 xo
September 25, 2009 at 8:48 am
Claire
How sweet! I hope you’ll be blessed with more moments like this =)
September 25, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Dani
haha I want your mom to come visit so we can sit on the couch and chat too!
actually, you all should just come out to cali, that’s it 
September 28, 2009 at 9:25 am
littlespoon
Parental approval will never get old. Glad ot hear you had such a nice visit