May 9. “I know why today’s special.”

“Why, Button?”

“Happy Mother’s Day.”

“It’s sweet of you to remember.”

“I heard your daughters give you a hug and kiss you. But I hugged and kissed you before them when you came into the study. How are you spending the day?”

“It’ll be like every other day. Like every other Sunday when I can put up my feet and read my newspapers and later take a nap after lunch.”

“I overheard the family talk about taking a short break. Any plans yet?”

“We are thinking of going to either Phuket or South Africa. Maybe Phuket since it’s closer home.”

“Close or not, you still need to be cautious.”

“Want to come along?”

“You four go this time. I’ll stay with Rani and Mowgli. Can the three of us go for a picnic with Fluffy and his family and Katrina?”

“Sure.”

“Thank you.”

“If you go, send me a message to tell me when you are planning the trip.”