I Love my Mum!!!

Oh dear, have just realised its been nearly 2 weeks since my last post - I'd like to say its because I've been crazy busy and simply haven't had time but in fact, I just kept forgetting!!!!!

Anyway, I'm back now so that's the main thing!

So, did you all spoil your Mums yesterday? I hope so! I cooked an excellent roast dinner - if I do say so myself - and a good time seemed to be had by all. As usual I cooked for about 8 people when in fact there were just the 4 of us and I did what I've been telling my mum off for doing for years

"..Is every ones warm enough.."

"....Can I get anyone more gravy...carrots....yorkshire puddings...."

"oh I apologise if the potatoes are a bit crispy, I left them in the oven for 10 minutes too long..."

You know the kind of thing - fussing!!!!

I have to say, although I'm not a great cook, I'm certainly getting better and more confident the more I try and those who have eaten in my kitchen have lived to tell the tale so that's always a good sign!

My Mum seemed to enjoy herself - I wanted to make sure she was pampered and didn't have to lift a finger - and of course the half bottle of rose she had certainly helped too!!!! My sister had driven up from Banbury to surprise her which was lovely and we all enjoyed spending some time together, all 4 of us - it doesn't happen very often!

So, as the night drew on, me and my dad did our usual trick of drinking every drop of red wine in sight so now, once again, I'm feeling a little hungover. I dread to think how my mum is - she only has to sniff a shandy and she's bedridden for the day!

But on a sentimental note, we should be pampering our Mums (and Dads) everyday, not just wait for a silly commercialised day to say thank you and let them know they're appreciated. My Mum, over the years, has gone from being the person I used to fight with like cat and dog, to my friend. The relationship between Mother and daughter is a very special one and I'm lucky to have such a wonderful woman as my Mum. We enjoy shopping trips together, we enjoy going to the theatre, we go out for nice lunches and I can't let many days pass without at least speaking to her on the phone. She's there for me when I need her and is always a shoulder to cry on, or even give me a reality check when I'm being ridiculous or my 'drama queen' status gets out of hand.

So remember, parents are for life....not just there to buy you presents at Christmas!!!