Treasured Memories - Moments of a Lifetime

Life passes so quickly and there are so many things I want the Little Prince to know about my life. Each week, I reflect on one question and answer it here, hoping to create a treasure chest full of glittering memories for the Little Prince to enjoy.

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Do you and your mother share any interests? Tell about your relationship.

Mom is a wonderful seamstress. I can remember as a little girl, sitting next to her sewing machine watching the wonderful outfits she created. She made most of my dresses growing up, including this one. Mine was blue and white and my little sister's was red and white. She made the bridesmaids dresses for my wedding, as well as for several of my sisters' weddings. When I was in college, I wrote one of my papers about her sewing table.

Making kitchen curtains and hemming the Little Prince's pants is pretty much the extent of my sewing expertise. However, as you can see by this photo from 1998 (I think), Mom and I have a great time when she comes to visit and we do one of my sewing projects. We were putting together patches for a lap quilt, which I still keep in my truck. It comes in handy when the Little Prince gets cold or wants to keep the sun out of his eyes so he can take a nap on road trips.

Mom and I have a great relationship. She was a true mother when I was growing up and now we have become wonderful friends. I wish I could see her more often, but we get to talk several times a week. She has great knowledge and advice on a wide variety of subjects: the latest news, cooking, sewing (obviously), raising the Little Prince, etc. It makes me feel very special to know that she will always make time to talk to me no matter what time I call or for what reason. She never seems to be too busy to chat and I love that! Love you, Mom, my friend.