This post will begin with a conversation mom and I had on this past Friday:

MOM: I am tired of being a shut-in! I want my car back!

ME: You were out four days last week, and this week you made cookies with your sister, and I am taking you to a basketball game tonight. How does that classify you as a shut-in?

MOM: I just want to be able to run to the market when I want to.

ME: I know this is hard. You are a very independent woman, and now you need to depend on us, but we (my sister and brother) don’t feel confident that you are safely able to get behind the wheel again. What if you have a “spell” in route to the market?

MOM: I didn’t have a “spell” last time I drove. I just changed my mind!

ME: This is a perfect example that you are not in control of being present right now. Anyway, we love spending time with you, and it’s winter, everyone in the northeast feels like a shut-in.

 MOM: What time are you picking me up for the game?

ME: 5:30

MOM: Okay, see you then. I am over my little fit for now.

One step forward…