It’s Sunday and I’m sitting on my mom’s comfy couch with a velvet blanket wrapped around me as I try to keep the morning chill away. The early sun is streaming through a large wall of windows next to me and predicts a beautiful day. There is something special about my mom’s house. It’s comfort, safety, familiarity all rolled up in to one. I always feel like a young girl when I’m there even though I now have a child of my own.
Luke’s playing around the fire place with his cars talking to himself as his little imagination runs wild. My grandfather, recently released from the hospital after a fall that broke his pelvis and hip, is rocking in a chair observing Luke. My stepfather splits between chatting with me and getting on the floor to play with Luke. My mom can’t sit still of course….here she comes with a warm cup of green tea for me since she knows I can’t drink coffee. It’s a safe zone. A place where I’ll always have love and support. It’s a place that I can always turn to for help. It’s a place where there will always be Dr. Peppers in the back fridge and a new toy for Luke. It’s everything my mom’s home should be.
The morning was complete as my stepfather got out his guitar and began playing some hymns. Then a moment came that made me just stop and listen. My Papa joined him in singing, “You Are My Sunshine,” in his quiet voice with a smile on his face (Papa Singing Video). Yes, this is my mother’s house. I wish it could always be like this.
Is your mom’s home like this? What’s your favorite part about your parent’s house?
A few random photos from my recent shoot with my friend Jordan Glazener at Sunday Sky Photography.
This is my sTORI being written as you read. – Love, Mommy Tori
This Mom is VERY Thankful for ALL her blessings, especially for the words written in this blog by a wonderful daughter.
“Having someone to love is FAMILY. Having somewhere to go is HOME. Having both is a BLESSING!”
So true, Jackie!
So well said, Mommy!
I love retreating to my Mom’s home. I still make her “cuddle me” on the couch – just like when I was little – only now we have a Petite to squeeze in between us!
Mom cuddles are the best!! We can never be too old for them!
What a special blog! And I loved the video of your Papa singing! He looks so content! Your Inflatable Wonderland and Jumping for joy videos are really nice!
I’m glad you enjoyed it Grandma Joyce!! I need to take you to my mom’s house!
So true! I feel the same way when I’m there, comfort and so full of love.
Wish you were closer!
So sweet, I feel the same way and love a break back to my parents house for a day or two.
I think I need to start planning a stay-cation at my mom’s!
My parents live about five minutes away by car (15 if we walk). I love that they are so close to me and my kids and we get to spend lots of time with them. Your mom (and her house) sound just lovely. 🙂
That’s so awesome to live so close! Even though my mom is only about 25 min away I still want her closer!
So sweet. My parents have moved out of my childhood home (and a few times since then) and now live all the way across the country. Makes me sad!
I know how it is to live far from your parents since we used to. But whenever you do get to visit it makes it all the more special!