Just Like Mom
Even Before my hair started turning white, I would pass a mirror and see mom’s reflection in myself. It seemed more apparent with white hair – not that mom always had white hair. I don’t think she let it go white until after I had gotten married and moved out. I miss my mom. I remember some quirky things that mom always seemed to do – like complain about having to use construction detours. She would refer to having to “drive clear around the world”. It made us laugh. There were many things that she said that would put a smile on my face. She wasn’t even trying to be funny which made it all the more humorous. Often Jenna will laugh at things I say the same way I laughed at mom. It doesn’t bother me. Progressive has several commercials that state, “We can’t prevent you from becoming your parents . . .” Well, good. Both of my parents were rather awesome people and I am grateful when others compare me t...