My mother's daughter

When my husband tells me that dinner was "good, really good actually" I can't help but get a little glow, a happiness from not only knowing I did something for my guys, but it was something they appreciated, its a double treat! It's the same feeling when I hand a piece of jewelry over to a friend that I made, it makes me feel good to not only do something nice for someone I care about, but to know they like it makes it feel all the more special! Now I know why my Mom took all the time cooking, making pillows, doing alterations, etc. for family and friends. My dad was wrong, she wasn't allowing anyone to take advantage of her, she had her own motives/motivations, and they were all good for all involved!