Memories

So today as I merrily went about my errand running ways I was pleasantly greeted with the overwhelming intense smell of wisteria. It took me a few minutes to realize it, but, not more than 100 yards from where I was standing is a huge area of wild wisteria. I had totally forgotten about it since it lays "dead" most of the year. Wisteria is one of my favorite things. My mom always planted it our backyard, no matter what. The smell instantly made me happy (albeit a touch heartsick over my mama). I could live in a village of wisteria, I think.

While I was aimlessly comparing nutritional stats of various brands of chips (seriously) I spotted a giant tub of M&M trail mix. The kind my dad and I would stock pile for those long road trips to and from my college. I grabbed a mini bag of the trail mix and have been munching on it all afternoon. It makes me happy. Also, we'd stock pile animal cookies, but, I didn't see those at the store.

On my way out, I stopped by the Easter section for ideas as I've got to hurry up and get those Easter baskets together, I noticed that they now have Reese's Pieces "eggs" (maybe this is old news, but, it's exciting to me). I'm not a huge Reese's Pieces fan, but, I will always remember my mom bringing home a half full bag for me whenever she and my dad would go out to the movies. I don't have many memories of my parents together as a child, so, I hold those very dear to my heart. And for nostalgia's sake, picked up a small box of Reese's Pieces. (haven't eaten those yet--but I will. And soon. It takes work to stay chubby, kids!)

It's funny the things we remember, the things that end up mattering the most. Wisteria, trail mix, and Reese's Pieces? Who knew. (although I do realize that they all involve taste/smell which is strongest linked to memory, blah, blah)

I hope my mom would be happy that I still smile at wisteria and that because of her sweet gesture to save candy for me, I'll always associate Reese's Pieces with family happiness.

I hope my dad knows that I'll always have trail mix and animal cookies (and lemon bars, but, that's another story) waiting for him at my house.

I love days like this. Even though my heart aches for my mom, I'm so happy for the memories.

I wonder what memories I will leave with people?

What are some of your favorite memories?