Mom is Here

My mom came home with us this past weekend, after Arnie’s doctor’s appointment in the Bay Area. She will be here for a few weeks, and I am so happy to have her here. I have been so excited to show her our new home. I am looking forward to celebrating Amara’s birthday, walks together in the neighborhood, and simply enjoying the day to day of life together.

It’s important to me that we have quality time together as a family. I want my children to know her and spend as much time with her as possible. It’s hard for me that we don’t live closer. I don’t always get to see her and spend time with her, so these times are even more special to me. And I love that my mother and I can be together so easily. We can simply just be together, no need to do anything special.

It’s not lost on me that many people my age don’t have the ability to spend time with their mothers anymore. It’s a privilege for our parents to get older and to be healthy. I’m grateful that she is still here for me. Her presence is always grounding. Anytime I am worried or anxious, about anything big or small, she is who I call to help regulate my emotions. I know I can be my truest self with her and feel unconditionally loved. That’s a special feeling to be loved that way.