My Sunday Afternoon
By sishy7
@sishy7 (27167)
Australia
August 9, 2015 12:13pm CST
With nothing planned and raining outside, I was just going to relax at home. My 19-year-old son came downstairs ready to go out. He said he's going to the bookstore in the city or downtown. I thought he was going with his brother or perhaps a friend. But he was going to go by himself.
To my surprise, he asked if I wanted to go with him. I said yes and got myself ready right away before he changed his mind 
. Then the two of us left to look for some reference books for his Graphic Design course.
It turned out to be a wonderful afternoon. We browsed the bookstore for almost two hours. Then we had a late lunch together. I was just enjoying every moment with him feeling blessed that he didn't seem to mind being seen walking together with his mom - he even held the umbrella for me.
. Then the two of us left to look for some reference books for his Graphic Design course.
It turned out to be a wonderful afternoon. We browsed the bookstore for almost two hours. Then we had a late lunch together. I was just enjoying every moment with him feeling blessed that he didn't seem to mind being seen walking together with his mom - he even held the umbrella for me.15 people like this
17 responses
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
9 Aug 15
I am so happy when one of my children surprise me by saying they want to spend the day with me. Hold onto those moments...i know i will!
Your Son sounds like a decent guy!
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
9 Aug 15
How lovely! I love going out with my children too.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Aug 15
My kids are grown, married, and have kids of their own, so I do miss the times we spent together when they were still living at home. They grow up far to soon. Enjoy the time you have with them, as they will leave the nest eventually. Take care, and have a great day.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
10 Aug 15
@cynthiann Yes, and having no daughter I really don't have many such chances...
@rosekiss Thank you! Yes, I cherish every moment with them. Hope you're enjoying your day too...
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
10 Aug 15
That was how my son was. I think your afternoon sounds great. Books and rain. Nice.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Aug 15
... he asked if I wanted to go with him....
...he didn't seem to mind being seen walking together with his mom - he even held the umbrella for me.
Dint I tell ya, you are one great mom 
out there. And yes, it is a blessed feeling as I read your discussion. I know some brats who will never ever even think doing what your son did on this special sunday.
out there. And yes, it is a blessed feeling as I read your discussion. I know some brats who will never ever even think doing what your son did on this special sunday.2 people like this
- and thanks for saying it again.
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
10 Aug 15
that's why she jumped at the chance before he changed his mind! 
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@crossbones27 (49722)
• Mojave, California
10 Aug 15
What a nice respectful kid you raised.
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@crossbones27 (49722)
• Mojave, California
13 Aug 15
@sishy7 I returned, but like any God I was watching all along. Can I run for President now? HAHA!
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Aug 15
It sounds like a quiet but eventful Sunday afternoon. I rarely get time to go out, but always like company as outside of work I tend to be super busy and don't get to see many people.
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Aug 15
@sishy7 Good to see you too :p Trying to get back into the routine of MyLot again. I completely agree you cherish it more when it doesn't happen all the time. I went out with a friend last night, some people it may seem like a few hours of chatting but to me it meant more.
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@Katriona_22 (271)
• Philippines
11 Aug 15
Oh, that's how sweet of your son. your a blessed Mom to have him.
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@Katriona_22 (271)
• Philippines
11 Aug 15
@sishy7 wish to have a son like him in the future ..
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@Cristi_Ichim (3743)
• Bucharest, Romania
10 Aug 15
You were excited to go out with your son?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
10 Aug 15
if he drove the car and paid for lunch - wow! just kidding!
i've always felt whoever is taller should hold the umbrella.
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
9 Aug 15
Oh that sounds like a nice outing. I'm glad you got to have that time with him.
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