my {beautiful?} Mother’s Day gift

Seven is never here for Mother’s Day.  And he’s not a planner, so Mother’s Day is always me, the boys, my sisters family and my parents.   My mom takes all the grandkids shopping on Saturday, gives them each $10 and they can buy us whatever they want.   The worse the gifts, the more my mom enjoys it.    Last year I got a ring, 2 bracelets and a pack of  hamburger buns. 

This year, Numbers Two & Three combined their money because they found THE PERFECT thing for me but it was $24.   As I’m opening it, Number Two is telling me..

Mom, we got you this ‘cuz you are fun and crazy– like a party.

I’m not sure how well you can see this.  But it’s a t-shirt..  COVERED in gold glitter and bedazzled with sequins.

I couldn’t look at my sister because she was shaking with tears streaming down her face.

Oh my gosh boys!! I LOVE it!! 

You SEE!! I told you!! It’s like a party!!

Yes.. just like a party.  On a shirt. 

YES!!

It’s awesome… Thank you.

Try it on!!

I’m in my bathing suit..  I will surely need a bra to try this on..  I’ll try it on later..  But thank you sooo much.  I love it!! 

Not looking at my mom or my sister who are now doubled over in hysterics.

A while later, Number One (who gave me a beautiful glass beaded bracelet) came and sat next to me.

Mom,  I TOLD them not to get you that shirt.

Why?  It’s nice.  I like it.

{glaring at me.}

What?

Mom…

giggle….  Well, why didn’t you think I would like it?

Uh… first of all, because you are not 12.  Secondly– you hate glitter so much we aren’t even allowed to have it in the house.  AND just because you like to HAVE parties and GO TO parties, doesn’t mean you like to DRESS like a party..    I mean, I like the circus, but I’m not going to start dressing like a clown.

{Spit my drink in laughter}.     It’s fine..  really..  Thank you for caring…  but I love anything that you guys give me..   I love the thought, I love you and I love the shirt. .

Whatevs….You can tell yourself that all day long, but that shirt looks like crap and you know it.