Diary of a Mom: March 2025

Friday, March 28, 2025

Thursday, March 27, 2025

You are the best thing that ever happened to Jack! Seriously! I adore you, and honestly, I only want to hang out with him when you're around. You bring out the best in him, and your energy, joy, and zest for life make you the ultimate pea in my party pod. I feel so incredibly lucky to have you joining our family.

So let's raise a glass to love, laughter, and the amazing journey ahead—cheers to you!

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Sent these to Emily today

You made my day 2/2

I got these in the mail today:

So my turn to email Imo:

Dear Imo,

I can't not believe how incredibly thoughtful you are. WOW! You totally made my day today and I needed it on this grey day here in Vermont. I just spent 4 nights with my Dad, my brother, his girlfriend, my niece, my three children and their significant others and my John in Utah skiing. We had the most wonderful time – so special to see my Dad still ripping it down the slopes at 82. How lucky are my children that they have these memories with him. Truly amazing. BUT – for me to come home to an empty house late last night after all that time with my family – the house feels so lonely and empty and made my heart physically ache for them all. I MISS them all so much already! So your roses were such a beautiful and welcome surprise – you have no idea how much they brightened my day, my mood and my heart.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! From the bottom of my heart.

Xoxo

and she wrote me back:

It warms my heart to know that I put a smile on your face on that grey day in Vermont 🙂.

I'm so glad you had so much fun skiing in Utah. That was like a small family reunion of sorts! Too bad you all can't do that once a month. That would be a hoot! I'll bet your Dad would get a kick out of that! At the very least, it would be something to look forward to. They say that human beings are generally happier when they have something to look forward to. I've been telling everyone who would listen about your 82-year-old Dad on the ski slopes, and every last one of them smiles. They are just as delighted and in awe of him as I am. That is so special!

Anywho, I'm glad I could brighten your day with the flowers🙂 and you are so very welcome.

Xoxo

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

You made my day 1/2

I organized for a fleece to be embroidered and sent to Imo. This is the email that she sent me when she got it:

LOUISA, YOU MADE MY DAY!!!

I just received the package you sent. What a nice surprise! I'd forgotten all about it and when I saw your name on it, it still hadn't occurred to me. I was like "What in the world is she sending me? Maybe it's something she wants me to give to Matt." But as soon as I opened it, I knew it was mine all mine and I screamed I was so happy! 😊 Thank you so much!! I needed that! No need to apologize for it being late because it worked out great and made my day! I sincerely hope that one day our paths do cross so I can give you a BIG hug! 😊

So I emailed her back:

Dear Imo!!!

OMG I am so happy that you got it and yes – I'm so sorry it took so long. It was a 3-step process (order, get it embroidered and mail it) and life has been so busy as of late. Lol - too much work!!

Getting your email absolutely MADE MY DAY! Thank you so much! Xo

One of these days I'll make it back to MN so we can meet in person. I'd love that! On Thursday I'm heading out to Utah to ski for 3 days with my 82-year-old Dad and I can't wait! He's amazing – still skiing making it look so easy. Four of his grandchildren will also be there. How lucky are they that they get to ski with their grandfather. They treasure this time with him every year.

XOX

and she wrote me back:

You are preaching to choir when you talk about work being busy. Don't get me started...

Anywho, I'm glad I could make your day because you sure made mine.

OMG Girlfriend! Your Dad is amazing!!! And yes, his grandchildren are so lucky to get to ski with him. That's absolutely adorable! Be sure to take pics. Those are the moments you will want to treasure forever! Safe travels.

Have fun 🙂

XOX