“It’s all about making sure everyone’s happy,” Lena replied, flashing a smile that made the lines at the corners of her eyes deepen. “And that means the first thing we do is set the stage. A good day starts with a good setup.”
“I think they’re saying ‘welcome’,” Lena replied, nudging her gently toward the water’s edge. “Let’s go say hello, too.” MomComesFirst 24 07 09 Brianna Beach Summer Bre...
Her mother, Lena, was at the wheel, eyes flicking between the road and the gleaming blue of the ocean ahead. She had a habit of arriving early—at the beach, at a restaurant, at a birthday party—just to make sure everything was perfect for the people she loved. “First thing’s first,” she’d say with a grin, and then she’d spend the rest of the day making sure everyone else got theirs. “It’s all about making sure everyone’s happy,” Lena