I really like this thread and what to keep it going. I had another good conversation with my mom today. I was about to watch a movie with my friend but didn't want to miss Spanish practice with my mom, so I called her first and we quickly read chapter 2 of our story. Super happy. She and my dad are did some sketches this morning so we could compare our styles, since I showed her some of my recent work. Maybe it's a new leaf and I can find some common ground with my mother. I'm hopeful and optimistic.