Other Moms Tell Me to Drink

“I love you, Mom.”

“I love you, CailyBaby.”

The women in line behind us sighed. They were probably about my own mother’s age and looked misty-eyed at the moment Caily and I had just shared.

“Is this for a birthday party?” one asked, gesturing to the haul.

“You look so pretty in your dress,” the other said.

Caily beamed.

“Oh yes,” I replied. “We’re having seven little girls sleep over in the basement, but first we’re making slime and painting nails. It’s going to be a busy night!”

The women laughed. One told me to enjoy it. Her only daughter had moved overseas as an adult and now her home was very quiet. Never leave your mother, she jokingly made Caily promise.


Katie Bickell
Katie Bickell
Katie Bickell is an award winning short story author. She's currently writing her first novel, and blogs at katiebickell.com about writing, motherhood, recovery, and more.

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