Big Shoes

I have lots of memories of spending time with my grandma.

My mom and us would often go with my grandma on holidays.

We went to her house for dinner

or hers to ours

Every night my mom would talk to her on the phone

This post is sounding like it is about my grandma 

but

it's about my mom

My mom was a great daughter.

My mom was a really great mom.

I wouldn't say we were ever best friends

but

she was always there

she was usually pretty consistent

and most importantly I knew

(even if I didn't want to)

that she was usually right

and 

she really had my best interests 

in her heart.

I now find myself calling her

and going on holidays with her

We go there for dinner

(not as much as we should)

and she brings me dinner

(more than she should)

I am thankful

for

the example she was/is

I 

have big shoes

(hopefully never to fill)

but to follow.

Happy Birthday Mom.