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An Apple (or Two) for the Teacher

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events 53 Comments

When I shuffled downstairs for my coffee this morning, this is what I found:

Apple I

Someone appears to have been busy in the kitchen. I wonder who.

Apple II

When I found a cryptic symbol on my coffee filter I began to worry.

Don’t nobody mess with the Momma’s coffee. It’s one of my most important rituals of the day.

(Okay, it’s THE most important ritual of my day.)

Sure enough, the coffee had been removed from the cupboard. I felt my skin grow cold and clammy, but it wasn’t long before I tracked it down.

Apple VI

I’m like a bloodhound, really, when it comes to sniffing out coffee.

Do you see it there up on the shelf above the sink? Please ignore the splatters on the window.

Apple V

Man, this person (whoever he is) plays hardball. He not only hid my bag of incredibly delicious Obsidian blend coffee beans; he also hid my cheapo, emergency jar of instant.

But I found them.

Ha.

Apple III

Gah! What in the heck is this?

I think I need to send a strongly worded document to the HSLDA.

Apple IV

This is what coffee made with boiling purple water looks like. It has a surreal and disturbing appearance.

I drank it anyway.

Dear reader, would you like to know why I was the sad, sorry brunt of such shenanigans this morning? This is what I eventually found in the cupboard, hidden (yes, hidden) inside an old bag of coffee:

A (purple) apple for the teacher.*

And a happy smile for the Momma.

(You know what this means, don’t you? This means that I can no longer use my old, broken iPod as an excuse not to exercise in the morning. Do you think my prankster knows this?)
Happy Feast of the Guardian Angels, everyone! Say a prayer for your (43-year-old) friend if you think of it.

All for the greater glory of God,

*You probably didn’t notice this, but my husband actually dyed the cheerios in the “Happy Birthday” message purple. Now that’s just insane determination.

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  9. Sarah says

    What a trickster he is!! But what a great reward at the end. What a way to start the day. Can't wait to hear what else is in store for your big day 🙂
    Happy birthday dear Margaret! October sure is a wonderful month for a birthday, isn't it? 🙂
    Hope you have a very blessed day!

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  12. Jennifer says

    Happy Birthday Margaret! If someone hid my coffee, I would be curled in a corner crying. That's just evil. Many hugs and prayers for you on your special day!

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  15. Sheila says

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day and many blessings throughout the year. You are a whopping 10 days older than I am. 🙂 (Ironically, speaking of age, my word verification is 'saggly'. LOL!)

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  17. Gae says

    What a great way to find a special present.
    I bet they enjoyed setting that up.
    Hope you had a great day.

    I would love to hear your exercise programme, says she who is struggling to find time. It gets so much harder to get out ot bed these days ☺

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  20. Lisa says

    What a wonderful husband! At least you got a great start to the day, even if everything was purple and apples. 🙂 Enjoy it and Happy Feast of the Guardian Angels (and 1st Friday).

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  26. Mary @ Cheerios says

    Happy Bday!!!
    I thought those purple cheerios were actually M&Ms!!! Yum, either way!!
    Here's hoping you have a fun, full of purple surprises, bday!!!
    God bless you, i'll say a prayer for you today! 🙂
    God bless,
    Mary @ CHeerios

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  29. Emily says

    Happy birthday Margaret! Caribou coffee–if anyone moved mine there BETTER be an awesome iPod at the end of it. 🙂
    You get my afternoon rosary today. 🙂 Enjoy your birthday!

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  31. Mary Poppins NOT says

    Happy Birthday! What a nice way to start your new year! I didn't notice any window splatters, but I did notice the empty paper towel roll, which is the constant state of the paper towels in my house.

    God grant you many years!

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  35. Jamie says

    Happy Blessed Birthday Margaret!!! I love you and will be thinking and every time I nurse and pray my decade, I'll pray for you!!!

    God bless!
    Can't say you never had purple coffee!

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  37. Shawna says

    Happy Birthday Margaret. What fun at your house. I'm impressed that you have a newborn and such clean countertops. How do you do it? God bless you. I'm offering my Braxton Hicks for you and Kristen.

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  39. Renee says

    What a terrifically blessed mother you are today! Purple? Laughed so hard when I saw that purple rolling from the coffee pot, how great is that? 🙂 Happy Birthday to you, happy purply-apple day to you! Ohhhh, load up that baby and enjoy! God bless.

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  44. Lauri in VA says

    Happy Birthday Margaret! My husband got me a green "apple" for my early b-day present. Mine is on Halloween. Don't you just love October?? Peace.

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  46. joolzmac says

    Hello Margaret

    Happy Birthday to you! Purpel ipods are the coolest, just ask my Brianna -she has one too!
    I still think back to last year when you turned 42 and announced you were pregnant – I cried for you and your happy news. Bless you and yours,

    Joolz

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  50. Anonymous says

    Happy Birthday, Margaret! I, too, was immediately thinking back to last year and crying when I saw your post about the positive pregnancy test. What a wonderful gift to have little Anthony to celebrate with this year… and purple coffee and all the rest 🙂

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