Nothing better than spending the day with my son, Patrick.

Last week my son called me complaining about his work load at school. Exhausted, he said “Mom, I just want to spend the day with you. Just you and me.”

What an easy one. I cleared my schedule and we spent the day hiking at Tyler Park in Bucks, County, PA. Both of us stayed completely present. We took in nature, identified as many critters as we could and even side-stepped a snake. Two hours in the car, 3 hours hiking (6 miles) and 1 hour eating. That’s quality time.

There was a time when my son and I didn’t have much of a relationship. Today, we celebrate a restored relationship.

We’ve come a long way, baby.

Hug those people you love.