It's the day before Mother's Day, and as is the Bowen family tradition, they are off to celebrate Mother's Day.  It's been an annual tradition for years.

Zelda's older sister Norma usually gives spa gift certificates, but this year she's shown up with something different - a dog.  As Norma and her husband argue with Zelda and their mom about whether the dog is a good present or not, they learn the dog has a very smelly problem.  As they are reeling from that revelation, their mother makes one of her own.  Can they get Mother's Day back on track?

Just like the first story, this one was equal parts funny and touching, with some family dynamic frustration thrown in for good measure.  The family background is explained again, so you don't need to read the first.  Of course, you'll want to read the first after reading this one, so save yourself the time and buy them both.

Anyway, since this is a short story, once again it's a fast read, but it still packs in some true laugh out loud moments along with some tender moments.  The ending had me equally amused and surprised.  The characters are relatable.

I'm left wanting to know what happens next to the Bowen family.  I'm hoping their next horrendous holiday happens soon.

Note: I was sent this short story in exchange for my honest review.
It's the day before Mother's Day, and as is the Bowen family tradition, they are off to celebrate Mother's Day. It's been an annual tradition for years. Zelda's older sister Norma usually gives spa gift certificates, but this year she's shown up with something different - a dog. As Norma and her husband argue with Zelda and their mom about whether the dog is a good present or not, they learn the dog has a very smelly problem. As they are reeling from that revelation, their mother makes one of her own. Can they get Mother's Day back on track? Just like the first story, this one was equal parts funny and touching, with some family dynamic frustration thrown in for good measure. The family background is explained again, so you don't need to read the first. Of course, you'll want to read the first after reading this one, so save yourself the time and buy them both. Anyway, since this is a short story, once again it's a fast read, but it still packs in some true laugh out loud moments along with some tender moments. The ending had me equally amused and surprised. The characters are relatable. I'm left wanting to know what happens next to the Bowen family. I'm hoping their next horrendous holiday happens soon. Note: I was sent this short story in exchange for my honest review.