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\"Once<\/a>This Fantastic Friday post was selected for one simple reason. I like stories that show off the wit that once defined Dorothy (a.k.a. Mom). Our lunch date at Chili’s was in July of 2014. Two years later, Mom can’t count out her own money,\u00a0 but her sass still makes an appearance on occasion.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dorothy and the 5 Little Red Hot Chili Peppers<\/p>\n

Okay, so neither Dorothy (a.k.a. Mom) or I ate red hot chili peppers on Tuesday for lunch. But Mom reminds me often that The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew<\/em> <\/a>was her favorite book as a child, so I threw that in. The \u201cred hot\u201d bit just sounded good, so I threw it in, too. But, we did eat at Chili\u2019s, and the weather was hot. So hot that Dorothy, in an impressive break from tradition, ordered iced tea instead of coffee.<\/p>\n

Yes, it was that hot.<\/p>\n

It was so hot that young moms galore, along with their young mom BFFs, and the small fry that made them moms decided to eat lunch at Chilis. As did some families with two parents accompanying their kids and a few grandparents with little shavers in tow.<\/p>\n

That made for a plethora of children.<\/p>\n

Beautiful children, all with summer tans and sun-streaked hair. All wearing bright sun dresses or bright, baggy shorts and tank tops, sporting flip-flops, sun glasses, colorful hair ribbons, and gap-toothed grins.<\/p>\n

They were well-behaved, too.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not kidding. Mom and I both remarked upon how well the children listened, stayed in their seats, and talked quietly. At least as quiet as kids can talk, that is. We also remarked upon how we weren\u2019t the only ones who decided to beat the heat at Chili\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the food\u2019s good, too,\u201d Mom said.<\/p>\n

Then we eavesdropped on the people in the next booth. \u201cKeep your coupons,\u201d the waitress told the young mom and her young mom BFF. \u201cToday, kids eat free.\u201d The moms tucked the coupons back into their purses while a light bulb appeared over Mom\u2019s head.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why there are so many kids here,\u201d she said. \u201cKIds eat free.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just then the waitress came by with our bill. Mom examined the slip of paper, sighed deeply (as she does every time forking over money is required), and counted out her money. Soon after, we stood to leave. On the way out, Mom actually went a few steps out of her way to address the hostess. \u201cMa\u2019am,\u201d she said sweetly. \u201cDo kids eat free today?\u201d The waitress nodded. Mom pointed at me.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s my<\/em> kid.\u201d<\/p>\n

The hostess stood, open-mouthed and staring, as Mom smiled innocently. She walked slowly to the door, which I held open. She looked at me and winked. \u201cWell,\u201d she explained with a shrug and a twinkle. \u201cIt was my money. It was worth a try.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gotta love that woman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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