Mom and I went to lunch and the dish she ordered was full of fresh vegetables. She remarked at how good they were and commented on how much she loves vegetables.

Mom has always enjoyed gardening and so I took this opportunity as an opening to spark an interest in a past hobby. I said “Hey Mom, I was thinking I should build a raised garden bed in the backyard next week.”

She looked a bit puzzled and said “Why, so you can sleep in it?” I said “No Mom, so we can plant and grow fresh vegetables.” Mom asked “What color?” I replied that it would be a variety of vegetables that we could plant and work in the garden to grow fresh food. Mom said “Ok if by WE you mean YOU then I am all for it!”