Gabby had to right a persuassive argument for her english class. Of greater importance if the paper actually does persuade its intended audience she gets extra credit. She proceeded to write a paper that began
Dear Mother;
I would like to have a day off from school where I can just spend time with you.
So the noodle worked her mojo, and today was her very own day. We started by wandering a boutique. We bought some summer clothes at DI. I then asked her where she wanted to have lunch. She said she wanted to try Indian food. I said " Gab I've made Indian food you aren't fond of the sweet and savory spice combo." She said. " Mom I love buffalo" I started to laugh and said " You're killin me here Gab they dont even serve beef." She replies, " Yes they do I have had it. Indians ate lots of buffalo." Oh my dear child... Indian food is from South Asia not the North American Plains. We ate at Sizzler no buffalo but a very rare steak made her quite happy. I texted Taylor to inform him he was feeling sick and needed to meet us at the theatre to watch the Lightning Thief. I found out on our date that Granny considers pickles and ketchup vegetables and thats one of the reasons Gabby likes to travel with her. I know about her plan to graduate early and join the airforce so she can see the world. I know she has an A in Geography and English and a C in Algebra. I realized that her freckles are lighter and her eyes are slightly greener than the once blue. She had me touch her flaxen hair to verify it was still baby soft in spite of the cheap Suave shampoo. I wonder if she will craddle the day away in a soft memory as I will? Tonight before she runs down the stairs to bed Im going to kiss the bridge of her nose and think.
6 comments:
OHHH I just love days like that! That was a very great post! You are a great Mom Ter!
Ahh. Mother daughter days are the best. I still cherish them. And I just barely started liking Indian food myself. that is, non-buffalo Indian food.
OH that Gabber Girl. What a crack up. Sounds like a fantastic day Ter. You are awesome!
You're such a great Mom! The way you cherish life is inspiring.
p.s. Glad you didn't "right" her English paper.
How persuasive does a girl have to be...I think she had you with the beginning lines.
Good Job Gabby - talk about a good idea, very outside the box kind of thinking there.
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