Mom enjoying a blueberry muffin.
Yesterday Betsy and I made our delayed trip to Hendersonville to check on and to help out my parents. Fortunately we found both of them in good spirits and good health.
Much of our morning was devoted to going over Dad’s finances, paying bills, and trying to get their Medicare Part D coverage straightened out. We then took them out so they could do their grocery shopping.
Dad usually takes us to lunch when we go over there, but yesterday we wanted to treat them since it was close to Christmas. They usually eat at a meat-and-three restaurant, but we wanted to take them to someplace a little different. We took them to Mimi’s Cafe. Some friends had taken them there and told us that Mom really liked the blueberry muffins Mimi’s served. Since Betsy and I had never been there, we decided to take Mom and Dad back so Mom could have another muffin.
Mom is a little woman — five feet tall and less than 100 pounds. But she polished off that muffin without any problems. Oh, yes, she also finished her salad as well, but the muffin is what made the greatest impression.
Tags: American Life, Parents
Senior Moments 
December 22, 2009 at 8:12 am |
George: Such a wonderful treat for your parents, thanks for the great photo.
December 22, 2009 at 9:43 am |
Great picture George…your Mom is so cute. I love Mimi’s cafe…we eat at them occasionaly on our travels. It warms my heart how well you and Betsy take care of your parents!!!
I hope we are all as lucky.
December 22, 2009 at 9:44 am |
The picture of her enjoying her muffin is so precious George. I’m glad ya’ll got to spend some time with them.
December 22, 2009 at 10:00 am |
That muffin looks huge and Mom polished it off. Good for her. I am going to visit my Mother tomorrow with several of my grands her great-grand. They all love going to Great grandmothers house. She is in the process of selling her house because she thinks it is time to be closer to me—Ok I say. She is 93 and fit as your parents are. MB
December 22, 2009 at 12:59 pm |
Your Mom is a lot like my Mom was (she passed a long time ago) small and easy to please. She loved it when we would take her out for a hot dog… I told her she was a real cheap date.
Happy memories are the ‘best gift’ aren’t they, George…
December 22, 2009 at 2:17 pm |
And a pint, makes it heaven
December 22, 2009 at 4:07 pm |
So so so sweeet! Blueberry muffins sound really good right now! YuuumMY!
MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS George & Betsy – Ya’ll have a WONDERFUL HOLIDAY!
December 22, 2009 at 5:08 pm |
Oh the photo was so endearing! How wonderful you and Betsy are to your parents. Merry Christmas George and Betsy!
December 22, 2009 at 9:06 pm |
Your parents are such an inspiration,even to me,who lives many miles away.
Blessings,Ruth
December 22, 2009 at 10:40 pm |
Wonderful to be able to have your parents still active and healthy. Mimi’s sounds like a lovely cafe with delish food!! What a lovely picture of your mom tackling her huge muffin. Blessings to all of you at Christmas!
December 22, 2009 at 10:50 pm |
The photo with your Mom and her muffin is glorious…this is what Christmas is all about!!! Merry Christmas to you and Betsy!!!
December 22, 2009 at 11:42 pm |
How sweet to give your mom a special sweet treat. I’m sure the help you two give them and your visits are their most treasured gifts.
December 23, 2009 at 11:22 am |
How wonderful that your parents are still alive and that you’re able to spend time together. Love the photo of your mom with her muffin 😉
Hugs and blessings,
December 23, 2009 at 1:09 pm |
What great memories you guys create!