We had to say goodbye to YaYa today after her two week stay. We were all very sad to see her go. This trip made me so grateful for my mom and what a wonderful Grandma (YaYa) she is to my girls. It also made me realize a few more things…

Not all moms take over 100% diaper, bath, and laundry duties when they visit….my mom does. 

Not all moms wrap ALL your Christmas presents…..my mom does.

Not all moms help with meals and grocery shopping….my mom does. 

Not all moms pick you up a new blow dryer just because you mentioned briefly that yours was on the fritz…my mom does. 

Not all moms watch their Grandkids so you can celebrate your anniversary with a night out with your husband…my mom does.

Not all moms set up ALL your Christmas decorations and decorate your Christmas tree for you…my mom does. 

Not all moms watch Top Chef All Stars with you….my mom does.

Not all moms stay up until the wee hours of the morning helping you make personalized gifts so you can start up your own boutique….my mom does. 

Not all moms tell it to you like it is…..my mom does. 

For all my mom does for us, she doesn’t let us do much for her. She just travels around the country taking care of her grandkids. We are quite lucky. I think back to what snotty little teenagers we were and how mean we were to her and it gives me hope that I too can have a wonderful adult relationship with my daughters. If we can just get through teen years….