Parents

Ok.. I have a terrible statement... I havn't seen my parents since it was 90 degrees out.. at the beach! That was in JULY!!!!!!!! Of course I talk to them on the phone but seeing them is totally different. I know that Christmas is just a couple weeks away and I will see them then but that is totally different because I wont have that one on one time with them. It will be multiple people all around and sometimes it is just nice to have on on one time.
When I was younger, none of us kids had a lot of one on one time with each parent. There just was not any time for that sort of thing. I'm not saying I didn't have a great relationship or great childhood because I SURE DID. All the sacrifices that they both did for each of us came straight from the heart. We had loads of fun with our mom going to the zoo weekly, all the museums, home craft projects, etc. With our dad we would travel here and there for swim meets. He would be the one to give me advice when I asked for it and even when I didnt sometimes. He has always been the talker and my mom the listener.
Anyways... back to my point. I havn't seen them in forever so Im going to go visit tonight! I am going to go by myself and have one on one time. Tonight I am going to hang with Dad and make a fire and watch some tv, maybe have some coffee.
Tomorrow my mom already has the day planned.. or so she thinks. :) We are going to go on a nice long walk, then go out for some lunch and bake some cookies. I also plan on going to some stores too. I am in need of some items and I guess we will see if I score any good deals.
Last night I raided my pantry with all my baking stuff. I know my mom should have all the requirements but sometimes things run out in the middle of baking. I am also bringing some special food items like coconut (I know she wont have that) Whole wheat flour, and protien powder (yes for the cookies)
My plan of attack with the cookie are making these ones that require some whole wheat flour, 2 cups vanilla protien powder, crazins, dark chocolate, and some coconut. MMM They are so good and they are great pre or post workout cookies.
Im sooo excited!