First and foremost, happy birthday to my wonderful mom! I honestly don't know anyone more generous, giving or good with people. I like to think of myself as being generous, giving and good with people, but I've got nothing on her . She schools me, bigtime. Some of the unique things that make my mom my mom: She loves my children absolutely, which is a joy and a comfort to me. When she is around, they prefer her to me. She would rather be with her grandchildren than out with the adults, but does not relax when they are around. It's constant counting heads, making snowcones, taking off too-warm clothing, changing diapers, getting drinks. It's exhausting, and she's good at it. And she loves it. (I'm pretty sure.) She hates flying, but flies all over the place, because travel and culture and enriching experiences and seeing family trump her fears every time. She also hates bridges. And swimming. And confrontation. And cooking. And bad grammar. And dopey people. And a...
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Miss Suzie Petunia -- hallelujah! (I wish we were related, too.)
My darling husband -- I'm glad you asked. I think it's because when I was searching for a new profile pic, Isaac was playing with his purple ninja. Will our children be watching the prominent Ninja shows of the 00's? Just wondering.
(Barkley for Gov.)
Okay, actually, I really don't care, BUT I did spend the first 18 years of my life in that town where the Clippers lived in the shadow of the Lakers . . . and I've never been to Arizona. So there you go.