Raised an Albatross

I have constantly been giving my mother hugs, to make up for a year of no hugs.  She is going through the 'empty nest' syndrome and isn't quiet about it.  Today I told her:

Amanda: You know, the best thing you can give your kids are roots and wings.

Patti: Yeah, but I didn't know I'd raise an albatross.

I love my mother.