Leading up to Mom’s weekend, I was counting down the days until she arrived in Austin. Yes, I was excited to see her, but it also didn’t hurt that she was renting a condo downtown at the Ashton, where I knew I could sleep in a comfy, queen sized bed versus my usual twin sized one. I also wasn’t opposed to the free dinners (real dinners, not dorm food) that were soon to come. Maybe I would even get some of my laundry done. But really, all jokes aside, one of the things I miss most in college is not getting to come home to my fun-loving, kindhearted mother. Phone calls and facetimes are just not the same as cuddling up on the couch with her to watch a movie or going to our favorite restaurants. So needless to say, I couldn’t wait for a weekend of this.
Friday began with an afternoon by the pool. We had the most
beautiful view of town lake and got some sun while catching up with one
another. Amanda Brauer and her mom were also staying with us in the condo and
we all spent a much-needed day of relaxation. That night we went to Taverna
downtown with some other Zeta’s and their moms. The Italian was
delicious and again, much better than the dorm food I have gotten accustomed
to. Saturday we headed down to South Congress and did some shopping (another
luxury I am too poor for ever since college) which then followed by more laying
out back at the pool. Saturday night we went with Mckenna Nard, Brooke Merritt
and both of their moms to get sushi at Bar Chi which was yet another yummy
meal. Afterwards we walked over to Speakeasy and enjoyed appetizers and good
company with all of our Zeta sisters and their moms. On Sunday morning, we all headed to the Zeta house for a big brunch with all of our moms. As always, the food at Zeta was delicious, and the company was even better! Looking around, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude to be apart of such an amazing sisterhood.
I can truly say the only downside is that I’m pretty positive I gained 10 pounds from all of
the lounging and eating. Getting to have all of my favorite people in one
place, my mom and my sisters, made for a very happy, laughter-filled 48
hours.The weekend was even more wonderful than I expected it to be. I was so
glad I got to share my mom with all of my best friends and vice versa. My mom
loved reliving a little bit of her college days and getting to experience for a
weekend what my life is like in college and in Zeta. We made so many memories
and it has made me look forward to the next 3 years of Mom’s
weekends.
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