More than just a parent…

I’m truly blessed to have an amazing relationship with BOTH my parents. Mom and Dad are Mom and Dad, but they are also friends… which is SO cool to be able say. When Tara made that post on Twitter this week, it made me smile. Reminded me of my own relationship with my Mom!

Unbeknown to me at that time, an evening out with Mom was already in the works.

Tonight, Mom and I had a girls night out. Dinner, a little shopping, and then more conversation over cups of coffee before heading back home. It was SO MUCH FUN! I wasn’t ready for it to end, but as the coffee ran out and the hour grew late, it was time to call it a night.

We’ve been so busy lately, that taking an evening to unwind and just be “the girls” was a total treat. I may be married, but I am still my mother’s daughter and always will be! I haven’t gone to a store just to look around in ages, and we both had fun having no rhyme or reason to what we were doing. We were just hanging out. A definite boost for us both!! I hope we do it again soon.

I’ve had great afternoons/evenings out with Dad as well, which is so cool to be able to say. How many daddies and daughters take time to just hang out? Especially as the years pass and time gets short and life gets hectic. I am SO thankful. Daddy’s girl here!

I wish such a relationship for everyone with their parents. A relationship that is both parent and friend. A relationship full of love, respect and good dose of humor. SO awesome. So very blessed.

5 thoughts on “More than just a parent…”

  1. It was a wonderful visit for us all. I like the adult my daughter is becoming. She would be someone I would want as a friend, even if she wasn’t my child.
    Tara R. recently posted..Walking it off

    1. That’s so wonderful! Its both a testament to how you raised her, and the decisions she’s made in life to mold her into who she is. Love to hear that. I wish that kind of relationship for all parents and older children!

  2. Funny you say this because right now my Daughter is my favorite to hang out with. It’s not that I don’t want to spend time with my son it’s just that I have a hard time relating to his boyish habbits. Growing up I was a huge Daddy’s girl. He was my best friend to hang out with. I miss him a lot.

    Tara R. It sounds like you’ve done your job right. ;)
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    1. That’s wonderful! As time passes and your son get older, I’m sure he’ll get at least a little easier to relate with as well. But for now, I bet its fun to watch your relationship with your daughter grow and morph. If its anything like mine and my mom’s, it’ll just keep getting better!

  3. It’s funny, but I totally enjoyed my dad stopping by last weekend when the concert fell through. I had no idea he’d been to cattle sales north of here, so it was a treat when he texted that he’d come by to see me and Max! I can go anywhere and do anything with both my parents and still have some fun. :) I really cherish them and our times together more than I ever thought I would.

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