The Sweetest Mama-Son Date (And the Questions That Made It Magic)

He was covered in paint, laughing, and eating chicken tenders—and I couldn’t stop smiling. After weeks of feeling like I was drifting away from my oldest, I planned a one-on-one date just for the two of us. I wanted connection, not just activity. What surprised me most? The magic that happened when I started asking him a few simple questions. His answers were silly, sweet, and deeply revealing—and they gave us a moment I’ll never forget.