After a few days of lots of love and attention for my birthday, I have come back down to earth. I was showered with cards, flowers, gifts, and many messages. My daughter-in-law also tricked me unmercifully - and I'm not easy to trick.
I woke up on Friday and started writing early. Let me set the scene. 6:30 am is early for me, I am in my pjs and I haven't even had my coffee, yet. My bubbly little Jenn surprises me with a fancy cupcake, singing 'Happy Birthday to Mamaleta' - the whole song! Initially I say how sweet the gesture is...then I notice her phone is primed to take a picture. I go into a mild tirade - I am not ready for a photo, I am in my pjs, my hair is a mess, and I have to approve the photo, Jenn!! My appeal fell on deaf ears. Jenn is always happy and energetic, but she does have a stubborn streak. She had a mission - to honor me because it was my birthday - and I am sure she thought it was extra fun to catch me off guard.
What I failed to notice during my lengthy monologue, was that she was video taping - NOT waiting to take the perfect photo! I am usually observant and hard to trick. But not at 6:30 in the morning. At some point she let me know she took a video. I kind of yelled "you did not, you did not...." then true to form, I squealed with laughter and kind of yelled at her, half laughing and half angry, calling her a sneaky brat.
When I saw the video, I laughed until I almost cried, half screaming OMG....OMG....!! It was so innocent and funny and crazy and I knew my family and friends would love it! I got many hilarious comments and I know it made my birthday extra special. I have to brag because I have the best 3 daughters-in-law ever, and Jenn is one of them. If the video wasn't enough she posted the nicest comment to introduce the video.
Hey Everyone!
Guess who's celebrating a birthday today? No idea, I'll give you a few hints: creative, expressive, spunky, hip, energetic.......
Still nothing? Ok, I'll make it a little easier. Lives in California, 3 sons, the original BB (ball buster :-) Drives a Mini. And dances like no one's watching :-) Ok, ok, ok......
It's Mamaleta - Aka Aleta!!
Talk about creative, energetic, expressive, spunky, and hip...Jenn definitely qualifies. Her writing style is very creative, and I am very proud of her. She made up Mamaleta and it is perfect for my name. I see a budding writer. I have never been honored like this before, I was speechless and my heart so full! I am the luckiest woman alive, the most blessed - and I thank God everyday for my family and friends!! Thank you, Jenn - I think - ha ha!! I love you Jenn, Tina, and Rachel, the best daughters-in-law any mom could have!
Good night and God Bless! Aleta
"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - writer
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