Today is my mama’s birthday. She is 69. She tells people she is 70. She believes she’s 70. I did too til I did the math. She’s really just 69. That made her happy.
For Mama’s birthday I made her this ensemble:

Adorable, huh?
My modesty is immense. Much like my grace.
Back to Mama. It IS her birthday. It can’t ALWAYS be about me. Sadly.
So.
I gave Mama her ensemble early. Why? Because she started demanding her birthday present back in June. I caved in the last week of August.
I wasn’t alone.
P.O.D. and The Best Sister In-Law Ever caved too.
They gave her the shoes she is wearing with this ensemble.
Mama loves those shoes! Good job P.O.D. & The Best Sister In-Law Ever!
On Wednesday I took Mama out to lunch.
We went to a restaurant in Clarkesville, GA called The Copper Pot.
We each had a Caesar Salad and Specialty Personal Pizza.
Mama is watching her carbs. After the Stolen Éclair incident, she checked her sugar. Over 200. So yeah. Mama is watching her carbs.
Mama watches her carbs with flair.
You and I may just have the kitchen staff hold the croûtons. Or. We may simply remove them. Or push them aside. Or eat around them. Lots of options for croûton avoidance.
Mama?
She creates with her croûtons.
The people at the adjoining table kept staring.
The waiter commented on the design.
I suppose people don’t usually play with their croûtons.
After lunch we shopped at Once Upon A Time.
Mama bought some used art books in their Books Below shop.
I sat in a library chair and panted from heat exhaustion.
Mama said it was just me. Mama is reptilian.
Then Mama remembered Daddy had given her $$$ for her birthday so we went clothing shopping. The $$$ was burning a hole in her pocket.
We discovered an adorable little shop in Sautee. We shopped and chatted. Mama bought a blouse. I bought nothing because I am frugal. And fat. I don’t like to buy clothes when I’m fat.
After a full afternoon, we made it home. UPS had visited and delivered my final present to Mama. Metal-smithing Books!
I adore my mama. She’s smart, funny, kind, weird, adorable and beautiful. She is the bestest mama in the whole and entire world!
Happy Birthday Mama! I love you so!





















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