Mrs. Mama is not a late night person, she starts shutting down after 9pm. And when the elegant woman starts getting sleepy, she starts saying things that cause me to grab a pad of paper and a pen.
Oh, and just so you know, I almost killed her five seconds after leaving my house to drive to the book signing and it had nothing to do with what she said, it had everything to do with ALMOST driving my van off a cliff. The scream that came out of her did not even phase me. I told her she needed to work on the ‘blood curdling’ to be more affective. That’s how calm her voice is. And she was terrified. I was like, What? Something wrong? OH MY LORD IN HEAVEN!!!!! Screeeeeech, went my tires. But, that’s another story.
So, here are a few quotes from my elegant friend Mrs Mama:
“April, if you weren’t the way you are, you wouldn’t be here.” That was said right after I made some sort of grunting noise.
“There are lovers and fighters and you are a dancer.” I want this put on a plaque and hung in my living room.
“I can’t pour it out, it might leave a stain.” In the parking garage trying to decide if she should dump her coffee on the concrete.
“Let’s get in the Marlboro Man line and then get out of here.” After trying to decide if she had it in her to wait until our numbers were called to meet Ree. I made her stay.
It’s not hard to see why she’s my friend.
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So I take it there was no hiney touching this go ’round?
Shucks.
Glad to see it was a fun time. I’ve got about a 2 hr. drive to Atlanta in Dec. if I want to to make a book signing and no telling the hours of waiting time.
Hey Amy J. Maybe I could meet you and we’d ride together? I have more like 3 or 4 hours to drive. Wait. Do you drive like April?
I love the Mrs. Mama appreciates you as a person, April. Someone really should make that plaque for you for Christmas!
Hilarious.
(Glad you didn’t drive off the cliff.)
I’m with Mama about the Marlboro Man. A man in boots and jeans makes me weak in the knees.
I love the ‘lovers, fighters, dancer’ quote. You should TOTALLY put this on a plaque!!
HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! I’d be with MrsMama wanting to be in the Marlboro Man line and I’m an OLD BROAD!!
Great quotes. Can’t wait to hear the cliff story!!
A group of friends and I attended the St Louis signing last night. I have to say I felt like a middle school girl, asking MM to sign my book. But I am dang proud to have his sig. too…. Ree was such a sweet woman! I can’t wait for Black Heels to be published!
Sounds like you had some great “girl time”. Can’t wait to hear about the cliff
Seeing you and Mrs. Mama was a high point in an already wonderful evening. Thank you for forcing her against her will to wait it out!
You guys are too fun! I personally heard one of those quotes and she cracks me up. But your reaction makes it even funnier.
I’m so jealous. None of my friends are willing to go in NYC when Pioneer Woman comes here. I may have to drag my son to go with me.
You have excellent taste in friends. She has excellent taste in friends.
Right on Orghlaith!! Cuz
Isn’t it great having a friend like that!
Sounds like you girls had fun.
Hey Jean I’ll be going to NYC to the book signing
maybe we can meet. I live in Jersey it’s not that far
of a drive for me.
I didn’t realize you were THAT tall! I have trouble finding jeans to fit my 5’8″ body and I’m sure it’s torture for you. Loved your friends posts about the ReeFest!
That’s hilarious! A few snorts got away from me which made my kids want to know what I was reading!
You guys crack me up!
Too much fun, wish I had been there with you guys. But, I would have taken my own car. Waiting on your picture with Ree to be posted!!!
The Park Wife
Hey I happen to know someone in the plaque making business. ME! That is a great quote, sounds like you two had a fun time! I wish Ree would come to my neck of the woods.