So my Dad saw me for the first time yesterday ! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Very Kool !<\/p>\n
Mom had called me late in the afternoon and needed me to review some documents for her …<\/p>\n
Which is no problem,<\/p>\n
But she needed them reviewed immediately …<\/p>\n
And I was in the midst of prepping for a trial,<\/p>\n
While also trying to find time to meet up with The UnUsuals for a quick Wednesday night drink or two.<\/p>\n
“I’ll have to meet right now, will that work?<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“Sure. Dad and I will meet you someplace half-way for coffee.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“Fine, but is Dad sure he wants to come? You know I’m chica.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“What?<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“I’m in girl-mode.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“I would hope you are, you’re using girl-voice. He’ll be fine. It’s as good as time as any for him.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
So at a Burger King, Dad saw me for the first time.<\/p>\n
We arrived at the same time and I went to help Dad walk into the BK.<\/p>\n
He needs to use one’s shoulder for balance when walking these days if he’s only using his cane and whenever I’m around, I take that as my responsibility to do … it’s my role as oldest and that’s not about to change dammit ! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
“Hey Dad !<\/i>” \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
And we smile while he says he’s “okay” in reponse to my inquiry. As he places his hand on my shoulder to steady himself, we begin the walk inside and I mutter …<\/p>\n
“Watch out for my boob.<\/i>” \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
“So I see you’re still a smart-ass.<\/i>” \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Now seriously, would anyone ever wonder if that’s the case?<\/p>\n
Anyways, we make our way into the restaurant and sat down while mom got them some dinner and me some coffee.<\/p>\n
I think Mom was more nervous than Dad … not because of any outward signs,<\/p>\n
But because she screwed up the pronouns yesterday afternoon more than she’s done in aggregate.<\/p>\n
I can’t attribute it solely to me though, she might have been distracted with the circumstances leading us to reviewing the documents … she’s getting ready to retire and that’s stressing her some I’m sure.<\/p>\n
Regardless, it’s totally understandable.<\/p>\n
And on a positive note,<\/p>\n
She only exclaimed once her oft used phrase …<\/p>\n
“See, it’s when you say stuff like that that it bothers me.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
Which is pretty good for me. I think I was spared some further motherly critical commentary because I was in “middle aged daughter dressing her age<\/i>” mode as opposed to “middle aged daughter dressing like she’s in her 20’s<\/i>” mode, the latter being a look of which my mom is certainly not a fan ! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Anyways … after reviewing the documents for her, going over their meaning and answering her questions … we were on our way.<\/p>\n
“So Dad, how was it?<\/i>” I asked as we were walking to their car.<\/p>\n
“Fine. It’ll just take some time, that’s all. You’re a very attractive young lady,<\/i>” (Editor’s Note:<\/b> He said I was young, how sweet is that !! :)) “it’s just that I’ve known you your entire life in the other mode and well, seeing you like this is, well … <\/i>”<\/p>\n
“Weird?<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“Yeah weird.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“I agree, it is.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“You know though,<\/i>” he said as we got to his car, “this might not be all bad … between your purse strap and bra strap, I’m able to get a much better grip on your shoulder than I used to be able.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“So I see you’re still a smart ass.<\/i>” \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
“What?<\/i>“, he said with a smirk while adding, “Thanks for helping your mom, we”ll see you later Amy.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
“Thanks Dad. See ya. See ya Mom.<\/i>”<\/p>\n
And with a a hug goodbye to both, I was on my way.<\/p>\n
Not a bad way at all to spend an hour on a Wednesday afternoon. Not a bad way at all ! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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