SubscribeToday was a really nice day! I finally found a babysitter here that I am happy with. She is a nanny for another family 3 days a week, and she has been great with the kids. I had her come today so that I could go play golf with my mom and dad. The times that the 3 of us get to play golf are few and far between.
We played 18 holes on the North Course. I played from the middle tees. I didn’t play all that well. Playing from the middle tees really puts more stress on my short game–the weakest part of my game. Still I had a fun time playing. I got to try out my new fairway woods. Last week I went over to Pinehurst to get fitted for a new driver. It was so cool to hit balls and see the results on the launch monitor. I could tell that the guy that pro that was fitting me was impressed with me. I made me feel good. It made me feel like I was still a player.
The morning started out cold. But by the middle of the round the sun started to come out, and it turned into a beautiful day. I really enjoyed just being out there. I enjoyed the company of my mom and dad. On the 18th hole, I hit my drive and then walked back to my cart. My dad was sitting there next to the tee. He looked over at me and gave me one of the best compliments I have ever received. He said “Kerry, you are the perfect daughter. If I could have picked from all the daughters out there, I couldn’t have picked anyone better than you.” I could feel my whole face light up as I smiled. It made me feel so good. I had been thinking recently that my dad didn’t compliment me as much as he used to. Before I had kids he was always making me feel good, telling me I looked pretty or that he liked my outfits. Since I had kids he just doesn’t do that like he used to. But this compliment was so much better than any compliment about my looks.
Today I felt really lucky to have my parents. We are so lucky to all have each other. My kids are so lucky to have them so involved with their lives. My mom adores Emma. My dad told me the other day that when they are together they talk to each other like friends. I thought that was so cute. My dad loves to take Ian out onto the golf course. They are golf buddies. Nora is growing and blossoming and I can see her carving out her own little niche. I am really thankful for all the time we are able to share together.