Thursday, October 14, 2010

30 Day Challenge ~ Day 4

Day 4: ParentsWhen it comes to parents I'm definitely one of the lucky ones. They've been there through my best and my worst times...seen me through thick and thin. Even put up with me at times they probably would have rather thrown in the towel. They know I'm not perfect and love me anyways....faults and all. They've always been the "fun" parents. The kind who all my friends adore and enjoy hanging out with as well. They have a wonderful marriage. One I've always admired. After 37 years they still love each other, which these days is pretty darn amazing!
My mom. My "vessel of life" as she likes to call herself. Where to begin. We're more alike then either one of us will probably ever admit. Strong willed....a bit hard headed. She speaks her mind...sometimes too much....sometimes without a filter, but that's what I love about her. (Most of the time) She hates country music and "funny" meat. Pink is her signature color. She LOVES chocolate. She's technically challenged...but getting better. I do believe she even knows how to "boot up" the computer now, as long as she has her cheat sheet nearby. She puts herself before anyone else. She's funny and tells the best stories. She's often the butt of all the family jokes, but takes it in stride. (Most times) She's one of my best friends. I talk to my mom pretty much everyday...lately I've seen her most days as well since she's playing nanny for Jamie while I'm at work. She's the one I can go to for anything and I know she'll listen. She'll tell me the truth even when it's not what I want to hear. She's a great mom. If I'm even half the mom she is, Jamie is going to be one lucky guy. My dad. He's not your typical sports loving, golf playing, TV watching dad. (Which by the way makes buying Father's Day cards tricky...have you ever noticed Hallmark thinks ALL dads play golf or fish??) You're more likely to find him in the kitchen or on the boat. As a little girl he made smiley faces on my hamburgers out of ketchup and was probably the only dad who could braid their daughter's hair. He picked out my wedding dress when most dads wouldn't be caught dead in a bridal salon. He's the peacemaker between me and my mom. He has a lead foot and rightfully earned the nickname Mario...as in Andretti. He hates mushrooms but loves all things lemon and lime. He always sings the wrong words...except to "No Diggity" but that one he saves just for me. ;) He's stubborn and usually gets his way, but we love him nonetheless. He loves being a grandpa. I don't really think of myself as a daddy's girl....but I'll always be his little scooter.

13 comments:

Lacey said...

What adorable parents! My dad definately gets stuck trying to play peace maker - though he usually just leaves the room shaking his head! :)

Stephanie said...

This is so sweet!!!

Anonymous said...

Sweet post. I love that first photo!

Thanks for the recent comments on my blog!

Jess said...

Sounds like you got yourself a set of awesome parents! They look fabulous too -love that boat picture!

I love that my parents are still together as well, it seems it's a great rarity anymore and I admire their commitment to each other.

Your family is lucky to have each other and I'm pretty sure :) Jamie has got a set of awesome parents too! This is a great post!

Chardonnay said...

Your parents sound awesome!!!

Brittany said...

Our parents sounds very much alike...especially our moms. They would be a riot together!

Molly said...

So cute! Um my mom sounds SO similar to your mom, esp with the technically challenged portion- DRIVES.ME.CRAZY. Ha! Oh and the country music, which I happen to like ;)

The photos you posted are great!

Nikki said...

This is the PERFECT tribute to your parents.

bananas. said...

okay this post is way too sweet. i just got a toothache. lol jk.

no really your parents are adorable and i love what you wrote about about them. they sound awesome!

Katie @ Miss Klohn's Classroom said...

so sweet! they sound amazing!

Kitty and June said...

aw, love those pics! i love hearing family stories. you are such a sweet daughter! have a wonderful weekend!!

Kelsey @ Seattle Smith's said...

Your parents seriously look like such a happy couple together!!

Jules said...

You and your mom look so much alike. I love what you said about your parents. They sound like such wonderful people and they look so happy together even after all these years. That is special.

I love that your dad helped you pick out your wedding dress. My mom is technically challenged too, but she’s improving ;)