Last year was the big seventieth birthday for mom, Ethel Victoria, or Vicki to all that know and love her. This year we celebrate her seventy-first birthday. I came home and immediately got in the kitchen to help Toyia with the meal. While we were getting the meal prepared, mother decided she wanted to have a cocktail. I stopped and made what I THOUGHT was a light drink. Turns out it was a strong one. Mother enjoyed her Grey Goose screwdriver with an extra shot of the Goose. By dinner time, Mom was feeling lovely. She finished her ONE drink and sat at the head of the table to preside over her birthday dinner. I must admit I enjoyed having the entire family together. Oh, Toyia did what she does best, she worked a few nerves. All her insanity aside ('cause she crazy and I know it), a fun time was had by all. I have a feeling mom will be happy with her one pound box of See's Chocolates. You can never go wrong with a box of See's Chocolates. Don't tell the others, but I'm her favorite child.
