Mothers

Today is one of those days that the housework is going to wait. The errands are going to wait. It's just one of those days. I am having a "think about life, grab a handful of chocolate chips, and give my kids a hug day." My last living grandparent died yesterday. I am not particularly sad about that. I am happy for her graduation, and she is with those she loves the most now. It does cause reflection and gratitude and some tears.

Mother is a beautiful word. My dear mother came to visit a couple of weeks ago. I remembered to take a picture just before taking her to the airport for her return flight home. Someday I will think to take out my camera during the fun. I always have a little list of things I want to do while grandma visits, and as her time here draws to an end, I start to get a little panicky. We rush to important places like Trader Joe's to pick up yummy jelly beans, and to the thrift store to buy those few things for the house that I just need mom's opinion about. I am really grateful to have my mom around. Of course, the treasured moments happen at any time. They happen while one of the kids is in her lap, or running to give her a hug, or listening to a story, or showing her something they think is cool. My mom hasn't had her mom around to be a grandma to us. Her mom died when my mother was 21. I am sure she has missed her, but she has never complained. What a grand reunion we will have some day.