Mom's Special Day
Today is my mom's birthday, and I can't help but think about how she always manages to make everyone else's day special. She's the kind of person who remembers everyone's favorite food, the exact shade of lipstick you like, and the name of your pet goldfish. It's like she has a superpower for remembering tiny details that make life feel a little more magical. So, for her birthday, I wanted to do something that would make her feel as special as she makes everyone else feel every single day.
The Perfect Gift
Finding the perfect gift for my mom was no easy task. She has everything she needs and more. She doesn't wear jewelry because she says it gets in the way when she's cooking her famous lasagna or gardening in her backyard jungle. So, I decided to go with something a little unconventional—a personalized mixtape. Yes, you heard that right—a mixtape! In this day and age of Spotify playlists and Apple Music, a mixtape feels like a relic from the past. But for my mom, it was a trip down memory lane with songs from her favorite movies and bands from the '80s and '90s. She laughed, she cried, and then she put it on repeat while dancing around the kitchen like nobody was watching.
A Day Filled with Laughter
The best part of my mom's birthday wasn't just the gift; it was the day we spent together. We started with breakfast at our favorite diner where the waitresses know us by name and bring extra pancakes without asking. Then we hit up an escape room because my mom is a puzzle master and loves anything that challenges her brain. We didn't escape in time, but we laughed so hard that our stomachs hurt—and that was priceless. In the evening, we had a small family dinner where we played charades and watched old home videos that made us all burst into fits of laughter. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and lots of good food—just how my mom likes it.