The maiden and I went on a little road trip last week to pick up some rain gutters someone was giving away. I asked her to come along as I was going to have to the hatch open on the back of the car, with them hanging out, and I just wanted her to hang on to the top end.

It was about an hour long excursion, there and back. On a route we had taken many times before. Nothing out of the ordinary.
The next day though she said to me, “Mom, I had fun.” When I asked her why picking up gutters was fun, she said, “It was something different. And it felt like old times. Me and you out together.”
As I have noted before, our relationship is changing, and I find we don’t have too many adventures anymore. Not because I don’t want to. Even before COVID put a stop to many of the activities we could have enjoyed, getting her out of the house is becoming more difficult.
So I need to hang onto this. And remember that even when I think something might be insignificant, that moment may have greater meaning. Who knew picking up second hand rain gutters would bring us closer together for one afternoon!
“Mom, I had fun…” I felt the impact of those four short and simple words. I’m happy you had that experience and moment.
Thank you! It just really struck me how much she enjoyed it and I never would have thought.
What a great message! It’s a great reminder that little things really do matter.