Since I have come home from college, I have been getting together with my mom on Tuesday nights. At first, we would meet her friends Carol and Jenny for dinner. Carol passed away a couple of years ago, and we have been meeting at my house since. I cook dinner, she brings her sense of humor and wisdom.
I cherish this time with my mom. I realize that I am lucky enough to have her in my life, and I am able to count her as one of my best friends. She always knows what to say or what advice to give, even if it is a "where are your balls" speech. Her advice is so legendary, that many of my friends seek her out for opinions on anything from relationships to curtains (she has a weird obsession with the curtains). While my mom is not known for her mad cooking skills or trademark cookie recipe she can easily roll up in her red Hummer and save the day with nothing more than the contents of her purse and a hug. I can only hope that someday I can be that kind of mom to everyone I know too.
Tonight, my mom and I were discussing happiness. Everyone has their levels of happy. I seem to be riding a peak right now, and it shows. As long as I have known her, my mom has always been happy. She rarely second guesses herself, and has a tenacity that I have never seen. She always gets what she wants. I admire that, and hope I can live up to her example.
Here is what I made for dinner tonight: (since the man is allergic to seafood, I tend to indulge when he is not around)
1 bunch of spinach
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 cups broccoli
1 cup shrimp
basil infused oil (or any oil that you want)
fresh garlic (powder just does not work on this)
pasta of your choice
Parmesan cheese
I steamed the veggies and shrimp for a while and served over pasta with a bit of basil infused canola oil and fresh minced garlic on top. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top. Light and yummy summer food.
You are very sweet!!
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