Visit with Mom

She's very sleepy today, Max loves Grandma

Mom circa 1993

She loved kitties

Mom’s Birthday 🎂

We went to visit Mom, had lunch with her and she had a birthday donut. She kept asking for her shoes while we were at the kitchen table. I found them for her and she was relieved! We took a walk - there was a nice breeze that she enjoyed. She wanted to 'go home' but was being really friendly with Sevi and Sahar and we left while she was talking to them (in Farsi).

Mom was in good spirits! She said she wasn't hungry but we had yummy sandwiches from Mendocino farms - she almost ate the whole thing, and it was big! She had some tea, then she became tired towards the end. She was wearing 4 shirts on top of each other so we changed her before we left, then she she said she was tired and laid down for a nap in her room.

Visit and tea

One week later at Mom's place. It was a very nice visit, she took a long shower, then we sat for some tea and fruit. It was a peaceful Saturday morning. Love her so much. 

Mission Bay stroll

After dinner stroll around mission Bay. Pure heaven. 

Wondering what I'm looking at

The first selfie is always exciting for mom to see because she see us on the screen. After the first one she gets a little annoyed by the phone pointing at her...

Visitors

Stopped by after work and mom and dad were expecting visitors, Khaleh and Saeed. Mom was very eager to go out for a walk so we took a quick stroll. But even at 6:30 pm it was too sunny so we cut it short. It was nice to just get out even for a bit. Just as we got back to the house, our visitors arrived. She was happy to see them. 

Sweetest kindest being

Mom is one of the most genuinely kind people I know. Love just flows out of her. Love, love love. 

Long summer days

It's nearly 7pm and the sun is still out. Today's walk was shorter than usual. We ran into dad on our walk and then Mom was eager to get back home. Love, love, love. 

Roses of Futura

The color of the roses outside of Mom and Dad's house seemed to glow so brightly tonight. 

Summer evening stroll

Another beautiful evening for a walk. Dad fasted again today so I took Mom for a walk instead of having dinner. So many kids out and about at the park. 

Saturday morning walk

It lights up my day to visit mom and dad first thing in the morning. Mom is always so delighted to see me walk through the door. She greeted me by name and I gave her a long long hug. We had a delicious breakfast, got cleaned up and headed for a nice walk around the park and down the trail path. We ran into her old friend from yoga class, a older Indian woman who asked why mom didn't come to yoga any more. She seemed to genuinely miss her and gave Mom a hug. 

Path with no cars

Mom and I have started to take the trail route back home in order to avoid seeing all the cars parked on the streets. She really seems annoyed by all the cars. The trail is so serene. 

Fun and laughs

Mom greeted me by name and was as happy to see me as I was to see her! It was after dinner time so we decided to go straight in a walk. It was the most perfect weather and we saw a lot of people at the park!

As I took the picture she was excited to see it and we both laughed at how good the photo came out.

We headed home to have some mint tea to round off the evening.

Long shadows, long walk.

It was a terribly hot day and by 7pm, I suggested we try taking a walk to get some fresh air. It was still sunny, but there was a pleasant breeze. We walked and walked, mom asked if this was the way home and I kept saying yes until we finally got home. It was a long but refreshing walk.

Is that your car?

Every time we walk past my street, she glances over to find my silver Honda van and says "there's your car, in front of your house. I always see it there."

You can see the van in the background in this picture.

Stop and smell the roses

These bright roses are growing right outside the house and mom wondered what they smelled like. "They have no scent, but they have color!" she said.

Evening walk to end the weekend

Mom and I had a very enjoyable walk this evening after a very hot and eventful rollercoaster of a weekend. Deep breath... Fresh air...

Out on a walk with Jax the dog

Mom was happy to get out of the house this evening and it was such beautiful refreshing weather. We decided to stop by my house and bring Jax with us. He was happy, she was intrigued by his actions, and it was a pleasant adventure. Eventually, mom was ready to head home and suggested that we leave the dog there in the park.