I woke up today saying to myself... woman, how are you going to celebrate Columbus Day?
Feeling a close connection to Chris ya know being
50% Italian 25% Polish and 25%Mutt =100% AMERICAN
I felt the need to celebrate this day as all Americans should do.
It started with ...the 5:30am scream...MOM did you see where I put my red folder? I can't find it I have to go my seminary ride is here...light flips on ..have you seen it? UGH.
Round 2....6:15am...MOM can you help me with my project I can't find any current events...Uhhh haven't you heard of the WWW?
Round 3...7:45am....Crap we over slept ...get up get up get up!!!
Now, I was so excited to celebrate this day that I turned to the good ole eHOW to find other ways to celebrate this glorious day.
I chose #5 sounds delicious!
we will do #6 as a family tonight, just after I get done with sewing the costumes and building the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria out of the wood we have in the stored in the garage.
#5
Prepare a dinner based on standard seamen's fare of the 15th century, such as salted fish, beef and pork; olive oil; molasses; cheese; honey; raisins; rice; garlic; almonds and dried legumes
#6
Have the kids stage a skit based on the voyage.
If you to want to test your knowledge of this day here is a link...http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009/10/remember_your_columbus_history.html
Monday, October 12, 2009
How are you going to celebrate Columbus Day?
Friday, October 9, 2009
15 years .... what?
Yes my friends it has been 15years since the B-man and I have tied the knot. Yesterday, the 8th (seriously, would I gotten married on any other day) was a day of reflection...that was my true intention. I looked at the picture of our wedding day does that count?
B had off and we thought oh goodie a day of fun. Ain't it funny when you set your expectations too high. This year my expectations were much lower. I figured the Hawaii trip was out maybe next year. The ring reset in platinum with emerald baguettes on either side was far fetched as well. PF Chang was already visited this month due to a severe craving that could not be tamed...so I stayed in bed a little while longer, not expecting anything cause I didn't ask. See I have to ask then I get what I want...sometimes it has to be said in BOLD TYPE but he usually gets the picture. Who ever came up with the idea that men are mind readers? Why would our minds ever go there? We (us women) are the intelligent species we can read minds not them. Right?
Still in bed I call him...yes...on my cell to his cell...yes.. he is down stairs...yes...I was still in bed
me.....what are we doing today?
B....I don't know what do you want to do?
Me....I don't know (wanting him to read my mind..duh)
B....how about a movie?
Me...What is playing?
B...he reads off movies I haven't heard of and first one starts at 130...ugh
me...I don't know (wasn't in the mood for a movie...Cheesecake factory!!!!YUM)
....Do you want to go eat?
Me...I guess you choose (oh please Cheesecake Factory)
B...How about Stoney River..(an expensive steakhouse that doesn't open until 4)
Me...I don't think they are open.
B...Um mm (I really want steak that is all I ever want a nice juicy expensive steak)
Me...call me later (yes, still in bed upstairs)
I pulled the covers over my head...another year gone by and the best communication is via phone. I laughed at myself for a second for even thinking that, but who cares at least we are communicating right!
About an hour later I decide to text him...
B was down stairs ripping Mr. Kenmore a new one for dying on me twice. His parts were all over the kitchen floor my man was determined to give his wife a dishwasher that worked on the 15th wedding anniversary.
Me...what's up?
B...nothing
Me..what are we doing?
B...I don't know
Me...? (for real buddy can't you see I want you to read my mind CHEESECAKE FACTORY) How about we go somewhere you like to eat ( that was so nice of me huh)
B... rattling off steakhouses ..blah blah blah..Oh how about we go watch the Phillies play on a big screen.
Me...(he did not..yes he did) Sure, but really not in the mood for fried food
B...Uhhh ( why not?)
Me....I'll CALL you back
Jump in the shower, putz around the bedroom moving things from one place to another, dressed and ready to go.
He comes up ... are you ready?
Uh yeah...where are we going?
I don't know
Get in the car and drive to Cool Springs...head to an Irish Pub which of course has the big projector TV and 3 flat screens with the baseball game on, fried food, and
quality time with my man of 15years.
Oh and yes my man won! Mr. Kenmore is working and he threatened to kick him to the curb if he ever did that to his wife again.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Breaking NewsWATCH THE ELLEN SHOW TUES 10-6
How cool is that!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
What's in your Pocket?
Did you ever really look at what is in your pocket.... NO not your jean pocket silly, your pocket pocket.
Okay, I pulled out of my pocket today my memories of Matthew from way back when...14 years ago. Today we were lying on my bed just hanging out. Well let me back up...the kids are grounded from screens until further notice so I am not sure if he was hanging out or trying to get me to change my mind...anyway...back to my pocket.
I thought of how he was once an infant so little, wrapped in a blanket helpless relying on his mother for EVERYTHING. Then my mind went to toddler and little boy years...yes I was teary eyed... as I was stroking his hair i realized his head is bigger than mine. Holy Crap how did that happen it was only 14 years ago that I had this child lying in my arms. Slow down Mr. Time I need to regroup and take a moment to digest what I just pulled out of my pocket.
Love my first little boy who now towers me from above.
I am so glad I reached into my pocket today...so my question is for you
What's in your pocket?
