Yesterday, my beautiful mama turned ...mmm.... thirty two, I think! Curtis and I (and Betty) serenaded her via Gmail video. My smarty-pants sister was thoughtful and crafty enough to video us into the birthday fun since we live too far to get to participate in many family milestones like this. To the tune of 'Can't Buy Me Love' we re-wrote lyrics including "we just don't have too much money, so this is your birthday song!" Of course, we'd shell out major bucks on Ma T, but it was a 'homemade' birthday theme, so we went with it and I have to be honest, it was SO much fun.
Aside from seeing my mom smile and laugh as we bumbled through the goofy song, the best part was getting to see Elyse clap along, only to shout 'Coooty!' and 'Cas-IE' when we finished.
If you live far from people you love, might I suggest video chat? It's a tad bittersweet because it's aaaaallmost like you are really there, but aren't---but it sure beats not being there at all!
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