SPECIAL BLOG POST - LETTER TO MOM
When we get married or have our own children we quickly realize how much in debt we are to our parents. If I could pay back my folks for everything they’ve given me, I would in a heartbeat. I guess all I can do is make it a priority to give my future children the same love and care that my parents gave me. One thing I’m realizing I took for granted was how much time it took to plan our family trips.
Growing up, the Ewing’s were known for spontaneous vacations and last minute road trips. I vividly remember one Friday night my dad turning to my mom and I and saying, “why don’t we go to the Mall of America?” And even though it was 10 o’clock at night, we packed our bags, got in the car, and drove. By the time I was in 4th grade I had visited 42 states. That’s something I am proud of and hope to experience with my own children. Even if it means a weekend trip to the next state over or to a city a few miles away we've never been to.
As I sit here attempting to plan family trips for James and I, its hitting me that it is not as easy as I thought it would be. The planning is fun and exciting, but also a little overwhelming. How do I make sure it’s fun for the both of us? What cities along the way should we visit? What cities do we need to avoid? And most importantly, where is my mom to make sure I packed my toothbrush and have enough pairs of underwear?! Although I’m sure if I called her she’d come over right now and count them for me.
I guess the purpose of me writing this to tell my Mom and Dad thank you. While my Dad played a BIG role in driving us on our fun adventures and he always knew the best truck stops, my Mom planned everything, even last minute. She always double checked that I had my headphones or books to read. And if I forgot something, there was always a walmart on the way. Thank you both for always making sure I had fun on our vacations and Mom for teaching me the “head to toe” packing method. As crazy and out of the blue as those vacations were, I miss them.
What's your favorite family memory?
