Happ Birthda

You know what's missing? Y.

Y is the sky blue? Y do the ducks quack? Y do I have to wear a hat? Y do I have to go to school? Y can't I take the car? Y don't you like my boyfriend?

And that's where the boyfriend's mother comes in. She creates a kitchen of refuge and acceptance. She introduces me to vegetables like kohlorabi. And she listens. And she listens. She offers the advice of a friend. And then one day she is a friend and a MIL*.

Today is her birthday – Happy Birthday!! xxoo Love G

*MIL = mother-in-law