For the Record

I'm not saying that I am the favorite grandchild, but I will say that I regularly receive phone calls and voicemails from our favorite matriarch. The conversations are pretty consistent.

She asks me where I am. (She is very concerned with my whereabouts)

She makes it very clear that she is not calling for any particular reason, except to say hi. (Obviously, she really misses me and just wants to check in with me.)

She says not to worry, and that I don't have to call her back. (She is so understanding of my busy schedule.)

She says goodbye and before she hangs up, she says the three most beautiful words in the Chinglish language: "I lubba yoo"

But don't be jealous, kids. I'm sure Ama cares about you too. ;-)