I love my mom...

Lately I've been a little bummed. At times, more than a little bummed. Today was my first do absolutely nothing day off in a while. I've been in my house most of the day, but for the bit of time that I was out, I noted that it's absolutely gorgeous outside in that warm but crisp almost autumn way. Also, I started working on the crust for my Pushing Daisies inspired Pear with Gruyere pie, and that's got me super excited to see the outcome. Also, the measuring and mixing relaxes me. However, the absolute best part of my day came in the mail. As I mentioned I've been a little sad and discouraged lately. When I went to the mailbox this afternoon there was a letter from my mom, which is nice to see anytime. Even better than a normal old letter though, it turns out it was one of those musical greeting cards, which btw, I think are the most hysterical things on the planet. The one my mom picked out for me had a little aerobics girl on the front and it said, "You've got the will. You've got the skill." On the inside it said, "All you need now are some leg warmers. Go!" AND IT PLAYED "WHAT A FEELING" FROM FLASHDANCE!!!!!! A more perfect card could not exist. And then there was a little note telling me that I'm a great person and that things will be okay and she loves me. And that's one of the many reasons I love my mom. Tonight's karaoke night, so I'm pretty sure the day will remain awesome.