A Perfect Weekend with My Daughter!

I have so much stirring up in my mind about the past weekend.  Steph came to town for Blogher 2013 and divided up her time between Chicago and my moms house.  We were able to spend Thursday eve., part of Friday, most of Saturday and Sunday morning together.  We tried to cover as much as possible.  We took her to her old house and downtown area.  We drove by where the hospital was, where we had our babies...it was so sad to see it torn down.  Steph wanted to run by her in-laws house to pick up something.  She had my Birthday present shipped to their house, in hopes that it would arrive while she was home.  She brought out this huge box and asked me if I wanted to open it now or later...well..of course I wanted to open it now...It was a big beautiful bright orange box and inside was the most beautiful orange/mint green coach purse.  I started bawling.  She always knows how to surprise me.  She didn't know that just a few weeks ago I had gone to a wedding and admired a ladies orange coach purse and really really wanted to own one some day.  I got my wish.  Steph being home for a few days was gift enough for me.  She insisted that we go pick up my Birthday cupcakes from Designer Desserts.  We got our favorites and a new one to try.  We stopped off at a new burger place in Valpo for lunch and had an amazing Gourmet burger and the best butternut squash soup ever.  She said she makes it and it tastes just like it.  After running around, we went back to my moms house to visit and relax.  I dreaded Sunday morning, having to give her one last hug that would have to last until we were together again.  My heart ached, watching her drive away.  Will it ever get easy saying good-bye.  Until next time...I have great memories of our whirlwind weekend and a very Happy early Birthday with my daughter...Stephanie....who I dearly love...