I would just like to document a GREAT moment in history. Today, whilst driving in the car, my 13 year old daughter–the sullen, sometimes grouchy one–said to me, “Mom, you’re the best mom ever.”
stunned silence
She didn’t say it all that loud, and I just wanted to make sure I heard her correctly, so I said, “What? What did you just say?”
And she said it again, “You’re the best mom ever.” Not much enthusiasm, but her words, those WORDS I long to hear!! I couldn’t resist taunting her just a little bit more.
“What did you say? I don’t think everyone in the car heard you quite right. Could you say it again??”
crickets chirping. As usual, I pushed it to far. She wasn’t ABOUT to say it a third time. But sweet 8 year old is not above a little mom love, and she said, “She said you’re the best mom ever, mom.”
“That’s what I thought she said!!! HA! I AM the best mom ever. You kids are so lucky!” A little too much? Probably. But it’s just nice to hear it once in a while.
I once had a day just like you’re describing. I’ll never forget the day Tucker wrapped his arms around me at the kitchen sink and apologized for being a hard kid.
And that picture of me at Women’s Conference was funny! That must have been 2003, right?
Congrats, best compliment ever!
Just when you think you have them figured out……
and, you ARE the best mom, ever 😀
Finally, you get the truth! I’m so happy she said the words. I bet you can go many miles on that compliment.
Paige… you are hilarious!!! It is a good thing you recorded that moment…not you can remind her on those not so sweet moments.
I knew Megan, smart girl that she is, would eventually tell you the truth about yourself. She’s totally right!