MiniMe has reached an incredible milestone in her life – the legal drinking age. In many ways, this is like Groundhog Day for MiniMe because she has reached this milestone before, while traveling abroad. Even still, it is a special day for her.
Several hours after the liquor store opened, MiniMe sent me a picture of a bottle of Brut Rose Sparkling Wine with this caption, “My first purchase as a legal 21.” “Hmmm,” I thought to myself and was reminded of the time she drank Jameson in Ireland and then asked, “Are you disappointed that I drank or that I drank Jameson?” MiniMe continued to text me, telling me the liquor store employees wished her a happy birthday and mentioned they are “always very helpful.” “Always?” I asked and reminded her today was supposed to be her first purchase. Legal purchase is probably more appropriate.
We went to dinner to celebrate her coming of age, however, I let her hold on to her Rose for something special and brought a bottle of Malbec to share. When the server asked how many glasses we would be needing, That’s Not Chinese replied, “Four.” I corrected her, “Just three, please.” That’s Not Chinese was surprised that Striker wouldn’t be drinking and asked him, “How old are you?” “Nineteen,” he replied. “My God, you are your mother’s daughter,” That’s Not Chinese told MiniMe. A little while later, That’s Not Chinese was telling us about an upcoming date. “How old is she?” I asked her. “35,” That’s Not Chinese replied, forgetting her earlier comments. “Maybe MiniMe is your daughter. Cougar,” I stated.
MiniMe was telling us all about her day and how good everyone had been to her – including the employees at the restaurant where she had lunch. “They gave us 60% off the cake we purchased because it’s my birthday.” “Are you sure it wasn’t because it was day old, like you?” I asked. MiniMe pouted her lower lip (just like she did when she was only one day old) while That’s Not Chinese, Striker and I giggled. As much as we would like to think they gave a birthday discount, none of us were born yesterday.