When I got there I said, today is the day Kenny is coming.
Oh, she said, why is he coming?
It is your birthday today, I said cheerfully.
Oh? she says, dubiously.
Frank is putting up the TV we got you for your birthday, I announce.
No! she says adamantly, I can't afford a TV like that.
I say, but we bought it for you for your birthday!
Oh, she says. Can we go get some coffee now?
We walk down to the dining room to get a cup of coffee and encounter several ladies along the way. I cheerfully announce to each group, Oh, today is my momma's birthday!
Is it my birthday? she leans in and asks me skeptically.
Yes, I assure her, it is.
When Kenny arrives she says, oh, how did you know where I was?
He says, glen told us and we came to see you for your birthday, and presents her with a nice yellow daisy plant. (I bought a TV, he brings a plant. Inheritances should not be equal.)
Oh, she looks at me, is it my birthday? Really?
Yes, I assure her again for the umpteenth time.
I am thinking that she may have had multiple happy birthdays today, each time was a new treat.
glen,
ReplyDeletethanks for signing up for the quilt process flickr group! helped me find your blog!! btw...happy birthday to your mom...mine just turned 80! looking forward to gteat process talk!