it all started a few years back when my mother crossed over into the grandma category as far as gift giving goes. you know those gifts i mean... the sweater with an embroidered cat who is missing one ear, new underwear or socks, or a collection of weird figurines. so a couple of christmases ago my sisters each opened up a package with EIGHT creepy vegetable figurines with dangling arms and legs. i really did try to keep my composure - while surveying the packages to make sure there was not a similar one for me. but i couldn't hold it in anymore. as i began laughing my sisters realized that i had been spared. of course, mom didn't understand why we were laughing at those adorable veggies that only cost her 14.99 per set! i am not sure when my sisters hatched their plans, but the following tax season i found all sixteen of those vegetables expertly hidden in my files and drawers. my secretary was startled one day as she opened up a drawer to be greeted by a smiling eggplant. these precious veggies have been hidden at thanksgiving gatherings, sent in the mail, hidden in flower arrangements and placed in luggage, tackle boxes and shoes. well, today i received one in the mail as a valentine's day gift from my wonderful sister, rose. i am sure it will not take long for it to make it's way back to houston. if you are headed that way, let me know so i can send a few veggies with you. and don't let the picture fool you. they aren't that cute in person. trust me.
tell someone you love them...but don't send veggies!
Posted by Anna Willett at 5:45 PM
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OMGoodness! No Anna! You did not post them here... I thought I had seen the last of the veggies when I left VA. Oh poo. Oh I know... you should send them to me then I will send them to Rose... HAHA. She will be like... Japanese Veggies?? No! Creepy Veggies! LOL... or maybe customs will confiscate them for being too creepy....
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