[Oh Haha]

My Mom called me yesterday and invited us over for Sunday dinner("oh, and I have a list of things that I figured you could do while here").

My mom lives about an hour away by freeway on the East side of MI. I see her every few weeks, either with the wife and kids or not. I call her every Thursday night to talk. We usually take her to lunch but she insisted on making it. I know better than to argue and it is a hearty meal so I didn;t put up much of a fight.


She really wanted to see my wife and kids this time so we loaded up the van and were off.

When I walked into her apartment it smelled just like Sundays growing up.Today wasr roast beef, potatoes, and homemade country biscuits. My folks would almost always make a big dinner, served around 3pm and all family were expected to be there to eat together.

Today, my little brother showed up and we raked the leaves, put the summer furniture away, and even took my kids for a walk in the nearby woods, the whole time goofiing around like we were kids again and reminiscing. It was a great day and reminded me of how much your family means in the big scheme of life. My mom isn't going to be here forever so if she wants me to drive 90 miles to get her winter boots out of the closet for her(like I did today), so be it.


For those Pelicans who lost parents recently, remember the times like I did today. The person may be gone from this world but memories can be brought to mind anytime you want.