her cat died, but in a really funny way

Here's my awesome idea for end-of-year gifts for my kids' teachers:  I'm going to buy some of those fancy pastas from Ross or T.J. Maxx, and I'm going to put a note on it that says, "Thanks for teaching us to use our noodles."  Get it?  NOODLES?  Ha ha, I crack myself up.  Maybe I'll get some fancy oil or sauce to go along with it.