Birthday Gift

My birthday is next week and Mama Lai said:

"Oh it's a special day!  We can do anything you want!  What do you want to do for your birthday, my girl?"

And I brightly responded:  "Anything???"

And Mama Lai smiled and said:

"Anything that doesn't involve eating.  How about we fast for your birthday?  That will be my gift to you - no eating on your birthday!"

Then Mama Lai walked out of the room, humming a  little song and raising the roof.