Editor’s Note: My mother-in-law is a riot, so from time to time I’ll share some of the best “Marti” stories under the header of “Marti-isms.”
Baby Shower Mysteries: The Giftless Gift
The morning of the baby shower started off with pure craziness. So much to do with so little time. After quite the hustle, we finally got everything done and the guests began to arrive. The excitement amped up as the raffle began and many cheers were heard as each winner was called. All winners walked away with a gift … all winners, that is, except for one.
I turned with curiousity as I heard an uproar of laughter. After inquiring, I discovered that the last winner was given a beautiful bag, but it was just that — a bag, with no gift inside. Holding the empty gift bag, the winner said with a laugh, “Well, that’s never happened to me.” You have to know my mother-in-law to know that such a thing could only happen at one of her parties. I would have guessed the actual gift was in the same unknown hiding spot as her keys and glasses, but as it turned out, she had unwittingly given it away as a door prize earlier.
Case of the Giftless Gift SOLVED!
Erin Quinn said,
May 4, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Glory – My mom’s name is Marti and my baby shower is less than 3 weeks away. I’ll have to share this “Marti-isms” with her as well as post any of my own that might happen at our gathering!
So glad to see that you and Dave have put together a blog. I’ll have to add you to the blog roll on my site so that I can make sure to keep up with the happenings of the Haucke clan.
Take care and hope to see you soon!
dewdropsinthegarden said,
May 4, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Erin – That’s awesome! Just make sure she checks all gifts before handing them out, and that she doesn’t give away any gifts that are not accounted for
I am so excited for you guys! We will have to do another gathering here pretty soon.
sansy barnes said,
May 4, 2010 at 9:00 pm
I was there, only my mothee
Christian said,
May 13, 2010 at 12:12 pm
You should check out my Joanisms for Lisa’s mom on my blog. http://www.iamdeviant.com. They are funny.
MARY HAUCKE said,
May 20, 2010 at 11:44 pm
This is great. Especially love the Marti-ism stuff. I could so relate. I love that woman so very much. Every, little wonderful quirky thing about her. That has always been so close to my heart and memory.
dewdropsinthegarden said,
May 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Mary Sue – I so agree. She keeps life interesting and we love her for that!
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