Missin' Momma

So I recognize that it has been awhile since my last post. I've been busy with my mom here-and the house, kids and myself are all better because of it! My mom inspired me while here. She set such a great example, it made me realize where I was lacking. She did not nag and criticize me as I had expected. We barely argued twice (and I was RIGHT once and wrong the other). It was an amazing treat for her to be here, let alone bring curtains, gifts and help with chores. She must have mated over 100 pair of socks! Seriously. These 2 pictures are my favorite from her visit. We were going out on our surprise date Saturday night. I intended to take her to dinner before entertainment, but we had eaten a late lunch and been out. So off to B-I-N-G-O we went-at Sandia Resort and Casino (see photo below). We had a great time and sat across from a nice older couple. Did you know you can play digitally?!?! Yep-what is this world coming to?! We had WAY too many cards to handle and must have disposed of the winning ones because we left with less than we went in with! lol. I'd do it again tonight if she were here.

I was going to get my toes re-painted too, but it didnt work out. Aubrey was delighted to sit back and eat a sandwich during her polish!

This is the ONE photo I started with-and ended with after I was busted by security! Oh well. I'm going to take a picture of my dauber to go along with it! Isn't my mom just as pretty as can be?! I may be slightly biased but I know it's true as well-so that makes it a fact. We also did Valentine's ehile she was here. I have several photos of the kids enjoying their unnecessary gifts! lol. I have had so many things to say and it's so late now that they're not coming to mind. Did I say how glad I was to have my mom here?! I sure miss everyone-quite intensely sometimes. Tonight I'm reminding myself to be a "big girl." Aubrey reminds me of Fergie's song that "Big girls DON'T CRY!" Whatever. I'm missing my mom now. She can use a drill (I'm thoroughly impressed, as I really don't have that skill) and makes amazing guacamole (from what I hear-I WILL NOT EAT IT)! She has more energy now and less pain. She was everything I've always wanted her to be for me.

I guess that's why I'm so sad. We've really never been that good at communicating with each other. I so badly wanted to just curl up in her lap and feel her run her fingers through my hair as she used to do when I was a young girl. I still want to do that.

This is me as I sat in the car leaving the airport tonight. That's her lipstick on my cheek. She cried too. That means she loves me. We've never been that great at raw emotion either. It doesn't get anymore raw than this.

The house is quiet now. I have finished my Faith Sisters project and I should head upstairs. My kids are outstanding, as is my husband and I know that I am truly blessed-yet......it all sure felt a little more comforting when my momma was just a few feet away.

Here's to my head calming down and sweet dreams to be had by all. Muah.