Quality Time With You

Mommy Darling, 


I miss simpler days.

The fun we had 

in between bites of Friday night take out 

at the dining room table. 

I miss

the taste of homemade ice cream,

and microwaved popcorn 

while we watched rented VHS movies.


I bet you never thought I'd miss

cutting coupons at the kitchen table!

Writing checks for the monthly bills,

Bathroom chores on Saturday mornings, 

riding to the grocery store and filling up the cart...

learning how to be an adult.


I miss the aprons you sowed for us to use 

while baking and licking wooden spoons 

and metal bowls after pouring the cake batter into pans.

The Sunday sound of the handheld mixer and

watching the sweet mix drip into the bowl.


I long for the warmth and smell of the Jiffy blueberry muffins

or brownies baking in the oven.

Takes me back and brings a smile to my cheeks, 

and it feels like memories full of peace and love. 


Do you miss simpler times...

full of laughter,

throwing confetti in the air,

living room fashion shows,

blowing our freshly manicured nails, 

and learning to play card games?


Those days were priceless.

And I miss that kind of quality time.

I miss that kind of quality time with you. 

Happy Mother's Day!


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