After 35 years working for Dr. Lombardi Mom finally retired. It's hard to think about Mom even being old enough to retire and looking at Mom she definitely doesn't look old enough but it's official. My brothers and I threw a retirement party for her last weekend that was supposed to be a surprise but uncle Eric spilled the beans months ago so Mom had to fake it. We were able to keep the guest list a secret so she was surprised by how many people were there and from how far. We had a cousin from Nebraska, aunt from Florida, friend from Oregon, uncle from Minnesota, my Godparents from Arizona and a ton of friends and family that still live in the area. Mom was touched as were my brothers and I. I'm so proud of my Mom for all of the hard work as a single Mom raising 3 boys into men. I couldn't have had a better example of hard work and dedication while never losing faith and always praising God for all of our blessings. You did it Mom! and we are so proud of you, now go enjoy retirement. At the party I made a joke about Eric getting 34% of your estate while Dan and I get 33% and while I was of course joking I hope to inherit 33% of 0 because I want you to spend every cent you have ever earned on enjoying your retirement and doing whatever makes your heart happy. Love you Mom.
Mom with aunt Kathy and uncle Ken. I know I inherited their bloodlines but I already look older than all 3.
Uncle Eric is hogging the mic and notice he has champagne and Danny and I have beer
Robert, Danny Jr and my beautiful baby Michelle
Now I know I drank a lot that night but I didn't think I was drunk enough not to remember the story I told my uncle and brothers. From the looks on their faces it must have been one hell of a story or I'm just good at telling stories.
Uncle Dan, uncle Ken, uncle Eric, uncle Mike, daddy and cousin JD
Ok so uncle Mike and I aren't even related by blood but I may have to have a serious talk with Mom and ask uncle Mike where he was in September of 1977 because other than him being like a foot taller then me it's like looking in a mirror. Ok maybe a mirror after I woke up from a long coma and turned grey. Either way it's nice to know I will still have style in my older years.
