Mother Daughter Moments

Conversation with my mother:

Mom: “Melis, come look at the new skirt I bought!”
Me: “That’s super cute!”
Mom: “There are 2 things I LOVE about this skirt! Number one…”
Me: “You got it on the Clearance rack and Macy’s”
Mom: “What? How did you know? It was…”
Me: “under $20… originally $90!”
Mom: “Wrong!! It was originally $97!! Number 2…”
Me: “It’s a size 4!!”
Mom: *Speechless*

Either I know my mom way to well, I’m an amazing mind reader or my mom goes shopping way to much!

How did it happen?

Growing up my mom was never one of the “cool moms”; although, she wasn't exactly one of the “un-cool moms” either. Of course she had her cool moments every now and then, I’m willing to bet money that none of my friends ever went home and told their mom, “You should be more like Melissa’s mom!”

I’m not exactly sure how it happened but some how my mom has morphed into a “COOL MOM”! Not a day goes by that one of my friends doesn’t tell me how awesome she is and how they wish their mom was as cool as mine.

I must admit that for the most part my mom is pretty chill, she can be freaking hilarious, she has good style and some of her shoes are so dang cute!! But I’m still not sure what exactly makes her the envy of all my friends!

I have told people for years that God blessed me with the world’s best mom to make up for the lack of a father and I honestly believe that! Although it may be really weird for my mom to suddenly be so cool, I'm really glad that people see how great she is!! I love her so much and I'm so thankful for everything she does!

PS. My mom hates getting her picture taken and along with the fact that these pictures were all taken before she lost a bunch of weight, she would kill me if she knew I posted these!

Truth:

Sometimes I like to pretend like my life is so amazing and I’m loving every second when I am really feeling the worst. I’m not sure if it is to make myself feel better or to hide what I’m feeling from everybody around me. I guess it doesn’t really matter either way. I had some hard times lately, but little by little things are coming back together. I know someday I’ll look back and laugh. I hope that day comes really soon. Until then I’m thankful that I have people in my life who love me. Even though I doubt it sometimes, deep inside I know I have people who really care.

PS. If this doesn't make you smile, you are dead inside!

He is learning!!

Awhile ago I posted about the conversations I have with my brother. Well… here is the conversation we had today while getting ready for church:

Me: (screaming from my room) Cheese?!
Erik: (no response)
Me: Cheese Head!! I need you right now!! IT’A AN EMERGANCY!!
Erik: (Yelling from the other side of the house) YES, that outfit looks AMAZING on you! No, it doesn’t make your butt look fat. Yes, it does make your boobs look bigger! You should go with the shoes on your right foot and wear your hair the same way you did on Friday! And your new purse will match it perfectly.... OK?

And it only took him a month and a half to learn! I just love my brother!!!