It's Brandon's mom's birthday today.
She is pretty awesome. And I'll tell you a few reasons why I think so.
*She is an amazing cook. Do you ever have places that you dread going to for dinner because you are afraid that you won't like their cooking? For those of you who have known me a long time, know that I am kind of a picky eater. At least when it comes to ‘fake’ food. Well, I am never afraid of eating at her house. I never have to stuff my pockets with plastic baggies when I’m at her house. I know she'll never fix instant potatoes. She usually has homemade wheat bread in the cupboard. She'll have a treat for me to snack on. She knows how to throw random ingredients together to create a culinary masterpiece. She simply KNOWS how to cook.
*She is a great bargain shopper. She has taught me some of the best skills of the trade. And let's be honest. If I can save even a few dollars, it's worth it to me. And I'm not ashamed to admit it. We recently had a fun little trip to Target and scored some pretty good deals. When already- dollar items are marked down 75% off, well, you can't get much better than that, now can you?
*She is a great listener. Even though she always gets up early (and never seems to be tired), she will stay up late just to talk to us. I know she always cares about what we have to say. She’ll give advice, but let us do our thing.
*She is such a fun grandma. Except I feel weird calling her a grandma because she doesn’t seem like one (and that’s a good thing). I'm excited for when our kids will get to meet her. And PLAY with her. Yep, she really gets down and plays with all the grandkids. It is so evident that she sincerely loves spending time with them. She'll read with them, play blocks with them, draw sidewalk chalk with them. She really will do anything that will make them happy.
*She is pretty smart. She keeps up with current events, reads National Geographic and becomes informed before making political opinions.
*She is a great example of service. She volunteers in the community, fulfills her callings, but always puts her family first.
So here’s to your favorite birthday cake and a wonderful day!
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