SASSY SAYINGS
Mom warns this will lead to having to replace a cheap purchase
What is being penny wise, pound foolish?
Patience doesn't begin to explain what mom shows with this person, including when this person shows everything there is to see.
Who is Grandma Seena?
Mom's favorite holiday which includes checking out the Avoca parade and making sure everyone's house is prepared for the festivities.
What is Halloween?
Number of children and grandchildren mom has ensured left the hospital in the same meaningful clothes.
What is ten?
Sheryl has visited this store across all major U.S. cities because you never know when you might find the perfect ottoman.
What is Homegoods?
Concurrently at Tanque Verde.
What is "meanwhile back at the ranch"?
Mom gets these for everyone she knows - from the mail carrier to the support staff at Avoca.
What are presents?
Sheryl invariably has to decline the offer of lemon when she orders this.
What is Hot water?
#'s 3, 4, & 5 share this common link, the O.G. who taught mom all the tricks to be the best Gaga
Who is Grammy Lila?
She more than likes the baked potatoes and sweet treats here.
What is Love's?
Mom observes that people act like H2O by gravitating to those like them.
What is "water seeks its own level"?
1,234,601 (also the number of babies and brides who have benefited from mom's thoughtful planning)?
What is the number of showers mom has hosted?
These are said to be the most highly coveted items in mom's closet; also a nice outfit for underground.
What are Sheryl's New Orleans Sweatshirt and holey Sweatpants?
After Baba does this to the grandkids, Gaga comes in to save the day with her calming force
What is "wilds up"? (fine...we'll also accept "Riles up")
Need an eye exam? raspberries? winter gloves? hot dogs? folding chairs? lentil soup? gas? Some people may make 7 stops, mom makes just 1 here.
What is Costco?
Mom's sage advice about remembering something you learn about someone; hopefully your cabinet doesn't get too full
What is "file it away"?
Before (and after) there was Facebook, mom provided these so nobody goes uncelebrated.
What are Birthday Reminders? (also would accept Anniversary Reminders)
The most likely time mom is ready to head home from the party
When is never? (also accept "last" or "when the room is completely empty and cleaned up")
If you're one of Gaga's 7, you know this is the sweet spot to give her a kiss.
What is her forehead?
Though she "doesn't like to shop," Sheryl makes an exception for this store's anniversary.
What is Nordstrom?
Advice mom gives about recognizing your audience; possibly something she picked up at Tower Gallery.
What is "know your customers"?
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend -- Sheryl also insists on playing this role when her loved ones are landing or taking off.
What is an airport shuttle?
Sheryl has always been a caring big sister, whether that meant protecting Neal’s tush from diaper rash, or David’s from getting beat up by this female bully in school.
Who is Jamie Rothstein?
This world-renowned move has the same alliteration as the SuperBowl Shuffle, but is much more useful for calming a crying grandchild
What is the Sammy Sidestep?
She doesn't look for wolf-like animals here - just bargains on designer clothes.
What is Fox's?