December 16

I was bummed last month when I missed out on the Hello Kitty tumbler that Starbucks released. My research revealed that Starbucks/Hello Kitty collaborations have historically been extremely popular so it wasn't much of a surprise, but I half-heartedly posted to my Facebook profile to ask anyone who happened to find one to pick it up for me anyway. 

I didn't expect it to pan out so I was shocked when my mother-in-law in-law Pat (also known as my brother's wife's mom -- I remember her dubbing herself my mother-in-law in-law back at my bridal shower many moons ago and the term still makes me giggle) reached out to say she had one. 

And today, it arrived in the mail.

It's just a cup, of course, but it was such a kind gesture that it touched my heart. The world is filled with negativity so it was a true gift to be the recipient of such unadulterated goodness. So thank you again, Pat -- you are a blessing!