My mom hates to go out and eat at restaurants (or so she says) so every birthday/graduation/special occasion we end up staying indoors and having a small home-cooked meal; however, this year we decided to do something different. We all dressed in our nicest clothes, prepared individual gifts, and had dinner at a local barbecue house. It was the first time my family went out together to celebrate an event. It was my first time buying my mom a drink and it was also the first time my mom witnessed me drink. It was the first time in a long time, or maybe even ever, my mom was actually treated like a queen.
