So here's the short of it, 
Today was a Mother Daughter Day. 

And here's the long.

So today I decided that my mile long list could just wait another day.  It's been waiting for years anyway, and Mom and I would just see what we could get into.

First stop was Mia Cucina.  The kitchen shop.  Mom had ordered a ceramic skillet and we needed to go get that.  Needless to say, there were a few other things around that needed to go to Mom's today, as well.  I got out without anything this time.

Our next stop was Five Guys.  Mom was in the mood for a burger and what better place to get a burger than across the street from where we were!

Next stop - back home.  We had a bunch of coupons for EarthFare and we both forgot them!  So we headed back home picked up our coupons and then headed back with a stop at Hot Dawg.  It's a do it yourself dog wash and supplies shop. And it's on Hickory Valley Road between Lee Hwy and Shallowford Road - quite convenient.  One of the owners was there today and we had a nice visit with her. They have several stations where you can wash your dog - all supplies provided.  They also have lots of toys, upscale natural food, and thunder shirts for dogs that are afraid of noises, and life jackets for all different sizes of doggies!  They even bake their own natural doggie snacks.  The owner recognized us from a day that I took Mom over to Bare Escentuals for a makeover (she doesn't work there anymore).  Anyway, I came home with some samples of a different kind of dog food, and I'm excited that this place is close by my normal routes when I'm working!

Next stop was PetSmart for a Furminator.  We've really struggled with Sophie's shedding, and our Vet, Dr. Carter suggested that we try the Furminator.  Hot Dawg didn't have it...  Sophie is a real sweetheart, but it's a mighty expensive comb! Thank goodness it was on sale.  She got a good brushing tonight too (as did the cat) and I got a small trash can full of doggie fur! Hoping we keep on thinking it's wonderful.

From there it was on to EarthFare to use those coupons. Mom and I both got a few things and had a good time looking at all the stuff.  They were having a party and selling hamburgers for a dollar apiece!  If only we'd known before we went to Five Guys!

Then last we headed out to Publix.  Mom and I almost never make the trek out to East Brainerd to shop at Publix.  We normally just do the nearby Bi-Lo or Wal Mart and we both love to go to Linda's Produce.  So today it was a treat to go over to Publix for regular grocery shopping.

Great Day! Great Mom!