I jokingly call COVID-19 the 19 pounds addition due to Chloe’s amazing cooking. She definitely has a gift of not only cooking and baking, but also artful cooking. For her, cooking has to include presentation which means an array of colors in every meal. Caden has also been cooking and baking. Corey? He enjoys watching and snacking at any opportune moment.
Food, however, also evokes memories and Friday’s coleslaw definitely reminded me of my mom. ” I decided to make an All-American meal tonight, “Chloe cheerfully announced. Homemade coleslaw, pasta salad, and grilled brats were included in the tasty meal. When I took a bite of the coleslaw, the emotions starting bubbling up as I remembered my mom’s affinity for KFC’s coleslaw. Last July 4, we brought the complete meal to the condo and ate on the outside patio. Coleslaw was always one of her favorites.
My sister-in-law’s text reminded me of another one of my mom’s favorite’s– Mother’s Day cards. The text, which read, “Thank you for sending my mom a card! She loved it! reminded me of the cards I sent earlier this week and somewhat forgot doing. This year, I sent cards to a variety of people- aunts, my mother-in-law, and then my brother’s mother-in-law. I wouldn’t have sent her one normally, but this year is different. My mom loved receiving and sending cards. When we cleaned out the condo, a vast array of cards filled the drawers. I even took one from her to my father, framed it, and placed it in his room.
I didn’t think this day would hit me so hard and really hope the emotions will end. Chloe started the day with a wonderful card, sign, and coupons for playing 6 ( yes, 6!) Scrabble games. I want to enjoy the wonderful meal she is preparing and not focus on the past. I am grateful that make-up can cover a bunch of emotions!
A Journey Worth Remembering 