What a wonderful thing for your mom to do!!!

Last year my daughter stepped on a mouse that one of the cats left on the stairs. So for her birthday this year, I found a birthday card "from the cat" that showed a cartoon of a mouse that was supposed to be the gift from the cat. I signed it from the boys and left a note saying "this time we thought you might like prior notice of your gift."

You have a great mom with the smarts to know who your real children are!