Mami (Laura) Timeline and Summary

Lays down the law about drumming in the house.
Has Gladys the maid fired when she suspects Gladys is stealing.
Keeps calm and carries on when she finds SIM agents in her house, ready to arrest her husband Carlos. Saves the day by calling State Department official Victor Hubbard.
Dreams of coming up with the next great invention and making a million dollars.
Gives up inventing when some other guy scoops her idea for the roller suitcase.
Defends Yoyo's right to give whatever speech she wants at her ninth grade ceremony—this is America, where you can say what you think!
Helps Yoyo write a replacement speech, and passes the creative torch in the family.
Starts taking business classes.
Hides the knowledge of Fifi's marijuana use from her husband. She doesn't want him to send them all back to the Island.
Insists on going to see Fifi's first baby, over the objections of her husband.
Tells a favorite story about three of her girls, and a sad one about Sandi.