MOM'S DAY

My wife, Judy aka She Who Must Be Obeyed (SWMBO) is not a sentimental cuss.

She has always said Mothers Day is the busiest restaurant day of the year and a great time to stay home.

So we did.

I fixed or rather heated some Mandarin Orange Chicken and Seeds of Change (brown rice and quinoa) and she fixed a mango-apple salad and we dined at home.

Peacefully.

But today was her birthday and since we figured everyone had spent all their energy and money on meals for mommies yesterday we should go to a favorite Mexican restaurant for her dinner today.

AND a Margarita each!

They make BIG Margaritas there! 

Sorry I didn't think to photograph it until it was half gone.

I was surprised when SWMBO told our waitress early on that today was her birthday.

Then I was amazed when she revealed her usually well kept secret: her AGE!

It's 89, folks

89 years old!

The waitress told her she would get a free dessert for the celebratory day and she said "Flan. Always flan!"

At the end of our meal the flan arrived.

Along with a Mexican sombrero which was clapped on her head as all of the waitresses joined in singing her the Happy Birthday song.

Fortunately there were only a couple of other people in the restaurant at the time so she wasn't too embarrassed.

Our waitress was excellent.

She earned a nice tip and a great time was had by all.