And yes I can say that because I work hard to be, so let’s argue?? Hahahaha. When I say I never shy away from hard work – I absolutely mean it – especially if my mother needs help. Last weekend – she was working in the yard – and came across something that sent her to the emergency room via ambulance. A terrifying situation when I am at home – and I get a call from my child saying that my mother had passed out at her job. My mom was there picking Katie up for work, and by the grace of God – her and her co-workers acted promptly – EMTs were fast – and all is well. Well we aren’t quite sure what exactly happened – but as an over protective over bearing daughter – yea baby girl coming Momma – I’m gonna go handle that shit. Like how terrifying – and I would like to add, October 9 is right around the corner – the day my Dad passed back in 04. Yeah – I ain’t having that shit over a plant or bug – it all gets trimmed back – cleaned up – and a lot sure the hell went.
My Mother, and my daughter – these, these are my people, and I know how precious time is. When you lose a parent it just changes you. Changes your perspective and I am not going to go into it, but those who know know, you get it, and I don’t think that really even needs to be explained.
I would like to give you another factsies about me. I am a Taurus. Yea – hahahaha. My daughter – LEO, my mum – VIRGO.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA – Those who are into the Zodiac get that reference, those of you that don’t, let me break it down.
Virgo – incredibly critical
Leo – incredibly dominating
Taurus – incredibly stubborn
Yea we argue. And what? We say what we mean – and mean what we say – we sure the hell don’t sugar coat shit except these cakes, and we are are all very possessive over each other.
I don’t mean a little. I mean a lot. I have the worst of the 3 in regards to temper, and also the loudest. My daughter just loves us for us – me and my mom a little off the chain – but Katie finds us incredibly amusing – so she loves to hang out with us. And honestly we all LOVE TO FKNG LAUGH and WE ALL FUNNY – maybe not for anyone else – but we find each other hilarious. We make the best out of life – and even when we work hard – 
like why bitch – or complain – make it fun – like a game. It isn’t the work your doing that makes you an ass while you doing it – it’s your perspective. Like if got shit you got to do – then buckle it up bitches – and make it fun – cause it’s got to get done either dam way.
Now you might be thinking to yourself it’s just a little yard work, not quite so much. You see – I don’t know what is in my mother’s yard – so like it’s time for a good good trim down. I wanted to burn the fence – and even got the lighter fluid out – cause burn baby burn – a controlled burn of course. Momma shot down that idea – despite already telling her I was bringing it – but it was dry out today – and I know she still wants to keep some of the plants, so chop chop bitches. Looks easy enough right?
Momma first brought out the some clippers, but then she came back out and brought my Daddy’s machete. This particular machete – was also my Papa’s. It meant the world that she brought it to me to use – and talk about nostalgia. I spent 6 hours in my mom’s yard trimming, cutting, butchering a variety of different bushes.
My mom has lived on her own since my dad has passed. She has been completely self – sufficient; however right now – my Mom is experiencing some pretty bad knee pain due to an old injury, and her RA (rheaumatoid arthritis). RA is incredibly painful, and yet my 60 year old beautiful momma still goes to work 5 days a week – standing on her feet to serve a lot of those beautiful babies out there in the Hills their breakfasts and lunches, I give it to those ladies too. Dead on their feet all day. Anyways, she also does the grandma thing too – games, events, church. She is just a little busy bee. Lately she has been struggling to do those things because of her knee – but she still pushes through, each and every day. She really is the one who deserves the savage title, cause really she is the savage. She is one of the most loving and caring people too – and she is just absolutely amazing. I mean we learn from those around us.
Now here is the thing – my dad – he was strong – big – teddy bear – but he handled what ever needed handled – and was a manly man – so he loved to show his manly side for Mom. She asked him to tear something down – and he would – and he loved do that – cause he loved her – and she loved him. Plus my Dad was kind of a big, tough man, but his hands protected his family – and to be honest – my Dad was a fighter. Not with Mum, like with the random young punk thinking they can bo up at him, till you realize his fat ass would chance your ass down the road – cause yea he might be big – but we worked in the swamps – he had endurance – hahahaha.
So without my Dad around – my mom is left with me and my brother and the grandbabies to pitch in and help when needed. The thing with Mom though – she never asks – and will often get offended when you even attempt to help – cause you will hear her say “I got it” – we know Mommmm.
Right now between her knee, and whatever plant or bug is in her yard – she is on Mom watch until further notice. Luckily my daughter is there to watch over her when she can. My mom has no choice right now to let me us help her because like that is just too scary – and we aren’t letting her – and she knows I will call her older sister if she don’t listen. Which I have to say – I really wish I would have realized threatening my mom with her older siblings could be used as leverage earlier in life – so many arguments that could have been resolved with “I”m calling your sister”.
I was also like to add – I live in Florida – yea yard work in Florida – in September, yea – haha – I know – but I don’t mind it. I mean, we live in Florida – it is hot – but like we live here – so you adapt – drink lots of fluids – and hope for the best.
It was 93 out today, but it was a beautiful day – and honestly it brought back so many memories. With every swing of the machete – and cutting back shrubs, it was just all very filling. You see, benefit comes in hard work – and sometimes those benefits aren’t financial. I had a GREAT day – busting my ass – and doing what we should be doing for our families.
I Smell Cakes and Candy 