Last weekend, we went to Washington to visit our children, Jeremy (and Stephanie) and Mea (and Charles), who live in the nation's capital. We like Washington and having family to visit makes the trips their even more special.

But this trip was very special. We drove down to D.C. with a very special passenger.

When she heard that we were driving to Washington, my Mom asked for a ride. Grandma was going to spend the weekend with her granddaughter, Mea.

"I just need a ride. Drop me off at Mea and Charles's and take me home after the weekend. I'll stay with them, they'll show me around, and I won't bother you."

And so it was -- although we did all meet for dinner on Saturday night.

I admire my Mom. I admire my daughter. I admire their relationship.