10:10 am

Cassie: (coming down the circular stairs into the Great Room) Where’s Dad?

Charlie: He went to buy mulch.

Cassie: On Mother’s Day?

Charlie: Yup. He said to let you sleep late. Said you should go for a bike ride when you wake up.

Cassie: What about pancakes and long breakfasts with bacon and lounging?

Charlie: I know, right? We’re doing a breakfast celebration AFTER your bike ride and he gets the mulch.

Cassie: Oh.

Charlie: I fed the dogs. And I’m going to make my bed later. Happy Mother’s Day!