First, it was Diana Ross. Then Oprah. Now Tina Turner.
I took my dad to the Diana Ross concert. Unintentionally, mind you. I won’t go into the awkwardness of sitting next to my dad while Diana Ross sang Touch Me In the Morning.
Then there was the time I went to the Oprah show with my mother. Boss requested the tickets using my name. We got the tickets…only neither Boss nor her mother could go.
And now…it seems I will be taking my mother to see Tina Turner in October.
October of last year was a really, really difficult time for my family. My mother in particular. I will not get into particulars but suffice to say that it will be a difficult October this year, as we recall the events of 2007. The events permanently changed relationships in my family and, for my mother and myself, improved them. I don’t suppose I fully appreciated the sacrifices and hard work that go into being a mother until my sister had children and yesterday provided a fair amount of time for me to reflect on my own mother and her sacrifices. It has become important to me to make sure that my mother does more of the things she enjoys and to make sure those things happen while she can enjoy them to the fullest. And you know what? She likes Tina Turner.
And so I think she should go. So I called her this morning and told her to put it on her calendar because I just got tickets. She was out walking with friends and I could hear her tell them, excitedly. So, yeah, I’m taking my mother to see Tina Turner.
heh. I’m a dork.
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Just a random attorney writing about daily life with Little Filthy, my rotten dog.
May 12th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Ahhh, aren’t you the good kid!?
I went to see Cher with my parents… that HAS to win me some bonus points. I SAW CHER’S ASS IN LEATHER CHAPS WHILE SITTING NEXT TO MY FATHER!!!
I may need professional help to get over this trauma.
On a more serious note, I think that every family eventually runs into an event that irrevocably changes the way they relate to each other. Partly it has to do with all of us growing up and become adult people with lives outside of our parental cocoon. Sometimes it’s something traumatic – other times it’s just the realization that all those little hopes and dreams our parents have for us are not the same hopes and dreams we have for ourselves.
If at the end of it all you can say that you’re relationship is better then before, I consider that a win. Hell, if you all weather the storm and are still talking that’s pretty much a win too.
May 12th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
You are a good egg, RE. Very good. *hugs*
May 12th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
You’re a good egg! I dunno if I could go that far for my parents. I go to the casino with them every few weeks to “bond.” Luckily, they aren’t into Tina
May 12th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
You are sooo not a dork! You are sweet. Your Mom should be proud:)
May 12th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Tiffany – Actually, I’m the bad kid. Heh. My sister is the good kid.
I’m the youngest. Always in trouble, always up to no good. Caused the most disappointment upon announcing I was going to law school. *laugh* Welcome to the family.
You know, your scenario…could be worse. Could have been Cher sitting next to you and your dad in the assless leather chaps.
Thank you for the good words on the family event. Yeah, I guess everyone has one sometimes. I hope this was ours and that the worst is over.
May 12th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
QTMama – thank you, hon.
May 12th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Bev – I seriously want to meet this family of yours. And the casino sounds like the way to go – since they serve alcohol there.
May 12th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
TINA TURNER??
you’re the best kid EVER, are you kidding?
May 12th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I don’t feel so bad now about wanting to go see Tom Jones when he comes to Seattle next month.
May 12th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I think you’re being very sweet, looking out for your mum like that. Hope October is better for you all this year.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Simply the best (hehe, watch to the end and you’ll get it):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NppcT5IcUA4
I always look back at the choices Ive made and the things I’ve done and know I put a lot of stress and pressure on my parents. All kids do, but some more than others. I think I was part of the more than the others, but at the same time I have a great relationship with my parents these days. Sure, I don’t know I could take them to Oprah or Tina Turner, but still
May 13th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Ok I’m sorry but what is not to love about Tina?? She is 68 and she looks and sounds incredible. RE, you and did not chat much less lunch today (due to horrid work interference) – I TOO AM GOING TO SEE TINA!! Only I’m bringing my husband. So you, mom, me husband – lets make an event of it. Dinner, drinks, Tina, drinks. Fun!! I cannot wait to meet your mom (and I’m sure she feels similarly about me).
May 13th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Lily – *laugh* Is that because you love her or because you can’t stand her?
Avitania – You shouldn’t. But, if you throw your panties at him…be ashamed. Be very ashamed.
Kez – thank you; you’re always the sweetest one.
Lynchseattle – Man, I hope Tina Turner has seen that.
Instigator – Seriously?! That just made me laugh out loud. How perfect. OH, yeah…my mom…she’s a trip. Like a trip down a flight of stairs.
September 30th, 2008 at 7:46 am
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