It’s not very often an opportunity like this presents. You would think that living under the same roof, my mother and I would spend a great deal of time together. And we do. Alas we do not usually get the chance to do anything ‘special’. In fact, it’s been a quite a while since I’ve told my mom * just how much I love and appreciate her. [<— do not click that link, unless you want to cry.] Either we are too preoccupied, too tired, too sick, or too busy dealing with life to find the time to celebrate our relationship.
But that wasn’t the case this past Saturday Night!
After an extremely long day chock-filled with errands and busy work, my mother and I decided to hell with everyone else. The two of us were going out!
We ventured over to a totally-super-awesome establishment, otherwise known as the ‘Cheesecake Factory’. I couldn’t believe how packed the restaurant was. Especially considering it was only six o’clock. So, instead of putting our names on the two-hour waiting list for a table, we sidled up to the bar area.
Just when it seemed nearly impossible to order a drink, our luck changed for the better. A group of four sitting at the bar waved my mother in so she could request two ‘Grey Goose Martini’s’. Then all of a sudden, I spotted another lovely couple in the corner of the bar getting up and heading towards a table. I literally sprinted over and claimed the two vacant seats as if I were claiming a small country. My mother and I were happily seated by the time our drinks were served. We high-fived each other full well knowing we looked totally lame, clinked our glasses, and toasted our Martini’s to a wonderful evening ahead. And it was a fabulous night indeed.
My mother and I bonded over gluttonous appetizers and deep conversation. Surprisingly, our food came in a very timely fashion. The ‘Ahi-Tuna’ tasted spectacular [seriously, I could have eaten two orders – by myself] the guacamole was absolutely perfect, the edamame was outrageous, and the taquitos were to die for. We weren’t even bothered by the screaming baby next to us, or the seemingly crazy woman standing behind us – yelling loudly at the television.
We ate, we talked, we drank, we laughed, and we thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company. Time flew by. And before we knew it we were paying the bill and heading over to the movies.
Thankfully, my mom pre-ordered our tickets on Fandango so we didn’t have to wait in that never-ending line. We grabbed the perfect seats and proceeded to laugh uncontrollably for the duration of the movie ‘Due Date’.
[Side bar: Is it just me? Or is Robert Downey Jr. cuter than ever?!]
I will not give away any spoilers for those who have yet to see it. But I will say the movie was the equivalent to: ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ meets ‘The Hangover’.
Except, funnier.
By the time we left the theatre our faces hurt and our rib cages were sore from laughing too much. We spent the car ride quoting lines from the movie before arriving at the local diner for some coffee and cheesecake.
I thanked my mother for a most-excellent evening, because even though these kinds of moments are fleeting and far-between, I feel truly blessed to be able to spend ‘Quality Time’ with her.
Seriously, it was the best ‘date’ I’ve had in a very long time.
Thanks Mom.
Exactly, Agg! Grey Goose IS a clear liquid! HA.
Actually, we celebrated the END of my Detox Diet too!
And I just LOVE the Cheesecake Factory.
Oh. Even if you don't have a ManCrush on Robert Downey Jr.?
You will still love him in this role. He is FANTASTIC in this movie!
That's great that you were able to enjoy a night out with your Mom, and that you were able to enjoy some great food too (not from the clear-liquids food group). Due Date looks like a good movie, once I find some time I hope to check it out. The scene from the TV trailers, with the pick-up truck hitting the bump, I'd be that guy driving the truck…
Hey Jim!
You should DEFINTELY go and see Due Date!
Its not just you, RD Jr. is ADORABLE these days! I haven't seen the movie yet but plan to soon.
You could use the laugh, and you WILL laugh like there is no tomorrow!
Yay! Meleah that must have been a great evening for mom and you. I hope you get to spend many more evenings like that with her and enjoy them a lot.
Meleah's mom – you have a great daughter and we all love her as much as you do!
AW!!!! Thanks Roshan! xoxo
I'm very glad that you two had a great time! Maybe you two should have a set date, like once or twice a month?
Thanks for the movie tip. I love comedies and need to see one.
You will laugh your ass off!
I love Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man. Hot.
I’m glad you had such a good time. Those are moments to be treasured. And yes – Robert Downey Jr is even cuter than ever!
So. Very. Hot!
If you lived in the states Selma, I would love DATE night with you!
Sorry I’m so behind in my reading. I will catch up, I promise!
Sounds like an awesome time. I think it’s great that you have such a good relationship with your mom. I’m pretty close to my parents we well, although I don’t get to see them nearly as often as I would like.
My mother and I were *estranged* for many years.
It’s VERY nice to FINALLY have THIS.