On the way home from the gym the other day, Zoe saw some big birds at the stoplight. She rolls down the window and says, "Puh-Caw, Puh-Caw, Puh-Caw."
"Zoe. What *are* you doing?" I ask.
"I speak bird," she replies.
She was also wearing her McDonalds pedometer. I wear mine nearly all the time. It says 36522 right now. I'm kicking my own butt at the gym. I want to sell some more Arbonne to pay for my trainer. He's getting me into shape big time.
I can do this. My daughter speaks bird.
I have no assignment for today. It's gorgeous outside and I'm off to a Brownie meeting where my mom is giving a talk to Zoe's troop about scouting. Tomorrow is Mom's birthday. I have absolutely no idea what to get her. How can you buy something for someone who gave you life? And then saved it several times over?
Elvis. He is just wonderful.
Posted by debutaunt at January 9, 2007 02:59 PMI got Mom spatulas from Pampered Chef. They're great. They don't melt when you cook with them. (Says the person who has tried to cook with regular spatulas - more than once.)
Not the most romantic gift, but pretty gosh durn practical.
I hope she'll like them. I like mine.
Posted by: sis #2 at January 9, 2007 05:30 PMTell the Zoester that I said "Puh-caw, puh-caw" right back at her.
Posted by: amanda at January 9, 2007 06:24 PMI got my mom a "gramma brag book"(photo album with pics of kiddos and family) for her purse. She has always wanted one, it was inexpensive and I to be crafty. She loved it.
Warms my heart to hear how great Elvis is. We're going on a cruise in April (already purchased, but through where he works) what kind of perks can I wrangle? lol No, but seriously, any pointers from him? We are going on a three day to Bahamas. Only in the Bahamas for one day.
Lemme know if he has any words of wisdom!
Posted by: Rachel in AK at January 9, 2007 07:20 PMyay elvis! happy birthday mom! zoe stories always make me smile! peace.
Posted by: Traci at January 9, 2007 10:28 PMHAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!
Dude. Zoe is a mess. She and Nik will make a fine pair.
Posted by: kami at January 10, 2007 08:49 AMMaybe get her a gift certificate for a manicure or massage . . .
I just LOVE reading about you and Elvis - I'm a total romantic and it warms my heart to know you found someone who appreciates the wonderful person that you are.
FELLOW FRIENDS OF DEB - TRY THE ARBONNE!!! YOU WILL LOVE IT. I HAVE USED EVERY SKIN CARE LINE MADE AND FOUND ARBONNE 12 YEARS AGO AND STARTED SELLING IT MYSELF. SERIOUSLY - EVERYONE ALWAYS GUESSES MY AGE 10 YEARS LESS THAN IT IS!!!! TRY IT TRY IT TRY IT!!!!!
Posted by: Lisa O at January 10, 2007 09:42 AMi just KNEW elvis wouldn't go anywhere :)
and i know you said what to do to get it from you already, but how do i get me some of this arbonne of which you rave?
xomox
Posted by: moxiemomma at January 10, 2007 05:34 PMPlease give the ultimate Mom a giant "happy birthday" wish for me! She has always been such a superstar mom in my book; even though it has been far too long since I have seen her in person (*cough* almost 20 years *cough*), I still think of her as the tops. She rocks!
Posted by: Christine at January 10, 2007 10:11 PMI am so glad she can speak bird! It give me hope as I try to learn to speak cat.
Posted by: Sometimes Saintly Nick at January 11, 2007 05:10 PMWhat a special thing to say about your Mom! I hope she reads what you wrote...almost brought tears to my eyes. She needs nothing but to know how much you appreciate her!
Posted by: Jeanette at January 12, 2007 10:42 AM