Yesterday started out like any other day. First, I went to my weight training class, (UGH) came home, and while eating breakfast thought about what my day would look like. The fruit bowl on the counter gave me an idea! There were quite a few bananas that were far too ripe for me to eat, so what do I do? Of course, I'll make gluten free banana bread for my niece Lyndsey! Since I'll be going back to California in a few weeks to help her move it will work out perfectly! So I scanned the internet looking for the perfect gluten free recipe. As I was mixing and measuring the ingredients, all I kept thinking about was my niece. . .
I thought about . . . how I have always been a part of all the important and not so important events in her life
I thought about . . . how proud I was of her when she was accepted to NYU
I thought about . . . what a beautiful human being she is, so kind and caring, passionate about what she does and how she can light up a room.
I thought about . . . her beautiful smile and how at 29 years old she still loves when I hug and kiss her to death.
I thought about . . . how when I had lost all my hair because of chemo treatments, she looked at me, cupped my face ever so gently and said how beautiful I was
I thought about . . . whenever I tell her I have a new wrinkle she laughs and says "oh aunti, you are still beautiful
I thought about . . . how happy I am that she moved from New York and now lives in California, because it is so much closer to New Mexico
I thought about . . . how much she loves her sweets, and how much she will appreciate my efforts
I thought about . . . how I would send her a picture of the banana breads right after they came out of the oven
I thought about . . . what her response would be . . . and I was exactly right . . .
Oh Thank you! Looks so yummy! along with a dozen emoji hearts and kisses!
Funny, how a simple task today took over my heart with so many memories!
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So many memories and so many more to make. The banana bread looks yummy and I'm sure you all will enjoy sharing it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving relationship you have with your niece! These are the bonds that keep families together. You are such a good aunt! Love how the day rolled out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special relationship you obviously have with her, so no wonder the memories came pouring in. It is always fun to do something special for someone who will appreciate it,
ReplyDeleteWhat a special relationship you obviously have with her, so no wonder the memories came pouring in. It is always fun to do something special for someone who will appreciate it,
ReplyDeleteYUM! I love your writing about Lyndsey - I feel like I know her. (PS - I wrote about my Lindsey today - how fun!) :)
ReplyDeleteSuch special memories and more to come! Have fun as you visit.
ReplyDeleteAnd it does look so very yummy. She is right! What a beautiful thing to be an aunt (or a niece) who share the love. I had such wonderful aunts & wish they were still here. We had many happy times together. You captured so much in this piece, Lynn. Love the format!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "chocolate chips." :)
ReplyDeleteThis litany of thoughts -- poetry almost that launches from the prose intro -- is its own delicious treat.