I didn’t post yesterday because we were very busy here with all our big Columbus Day celebrations. I cooked a turkey and we had a live band and a pinata in the shape of the Santa Maria.
Or maybe I just slept in and we had Honey Nut Cheerios for breakfast.
Which was honestly better than a pinata because we had a full weekend and I might’ve lacked the arm strength to beat a papier mache’ boat until candy fell out.
I think I mentioned that I spoke at my mother-in-law’s church this past Saturday. And so I spent most of last week alternating between being a complete hermit and worrying. I’m not sure why I was so nervous but I think it was because I’d never spoken at a place where I knew so many people.
As it turns out, it was all fine. And actually fun to see so many familiar faces. I’m putting that in writing so I can save myself the hassle of all the panic attacks next time.
After the event was over on Saturday I felt like I’d ran a marathon. I was like TO MY BONES exhausted. But it was P’s birthday and I wanted to make him a chocolate sheet cake because that’s just the kind of wife I am. And by that kind of wife, I mean that I’m the kind who waits until the last minute to do something to celebrate her husband’s forty-second birthday.
Unfortunately, I think my brain was a little tired from all the morning events and something went awry in my sheet cake process. I still don’t know where it derailed exactly, but I think it was somewhere between the addition of the buttermilk and the eggs. And then the icing was just tragic. You know how icing for sheet cake is supposed to almost pour over the cake?
Yeah.
Mine just kind of fell in clumps over the cake. The cake with burned edges.
So apparently I can either speak to a group of people OR bake a good cake. Not both on the same day. That exceeds my skill level.
On Saturday night we went over to Gulley’s house to watch the Aggie game. Which, for those of you who follow sports may already know, ALMOST KILLED ME DEAD. Seriously. I was hyperventilating. I went through the seven stages of grief. TWICE.
And then Sophie texted me that she and her sister were watching the game and changing locations in the house in the hopes of altering the Aggies’ mojo. Not even two minutes later the Aggies scored to cut Mississippi’s lead to three and I texted Sophie “DO NOT MOVE FROM WHERE YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!” Because nothing really bonds people like shared superstitions about what will make nineteen-year-old boys play better football.
Then the Aggies pulled a win out of their hats. I would say they pulled it out of something else but this is a family blog. Either way, Gulley and I jumped and screamed like two fools all over her living room. I realize it’s just a game, but it felt huge for the Aggies to come from behind to win. That hasn’t happened in a long time.
(In truth, I kind of realize it’s just a game. After the fact I realize it’s just a game. During the actual game I tend to react in a way that would cause someone to think lives are at stake.)
Sunday morning we got up for church and I realized a serious cold front had blown through. If you live north of Dallas prepare to mock me, but temps plummeted to around 56 degrees and I felt like I needed a down jacket. It was freezing.
After church I spent most of the rest of the day wrapped in a fleece blanket while wearing flannel pajamas. I kind of wanted a fire in the fireplace. Maybe eat chili for dinner. Roast some marshmallows. In other words, I was in full winter mode.
Which is why it’s so depressing to find out that it’s going to be back in the 90s by the end of the week.
So that was our weekend.
Except I left out yesterday when I took Caroline shopping. But that’s a whole post of its own that I’m saving for tomorrow because I’m struggling to find words.
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We had chili for dinner Saturday, and had our first fire in the woodstove this weekend too. Hoping it will last because I am all done with summer. Also — randomly– I’m boot-shopping. Low heels, knee high, probably dark brown? I thought of you while I was looking today. Seen anything cute and affordable lately? I’m feeling so indecisive.
Mary, momma to many
We had chili for dinner Saturday and soup and grilled cheese on Sunday. Kinda like nirvana after the summer we had here in Texas.
I may have had some hot cocoa on principle Sunday. And wore a sweater to church even though by the time we got out I was pushing the sleeves up and wondering if anyone would notice if I drove home in just a camisole (verdict? Not worth the risk.)
Loving this cold front her in the Houston area. I climbed into bed last night and flicked on my electric fireplace “just because I could”.. And then I worried that it would heat the house up too much for the warm weather that should come in a few days!
We’ve been in all out winter mode here in Oklahoma too! Fire in our wood stove… chili… cozy clothes. Altough, I didn’t take the time to find the cozy warm clothes soon enough and found myself dressing my son in a pair of chocolate brown long john bottoms that were one size too small with a run in the knee to layer under his black soccer shorts for his game. I kinda need that little cold snap to get myself lined out.
I seriously thought there would be a worn spot in my living room carpet the way my teenage son was pacing around Sat night. And at the same time you texted Sophie not to move, I was full up standing on my precious couch, hands clasped in the prayer position. I haven’t seen us come back like that in forever. Awesome.
I am from South Florida and it’s STILL in the 90s. I’m dying for it to get cold, like below 85 degrees, so I can make a big pot of tortellini soup!!! LOL. Enjoy the cooler weather while you have it!
Oh I saw your tweet about C not finding anything she likes in any store anywhere (!) and I can’t wait to hear all about it!! I do feel for you, I do. But something in me wants to know there are other moms out there who go thru the same thing I do. Just this past Saturday we spent two hours looking for a top to wear to a party that night that had to match the darker blue stitching in her cowboy boots she’d planned to wear. Didn’t happen. The issue in my head right now is that I am hoping my daughter gets enough votes to be in the Homecoming court this year…but why? So I can go to every store everywhere and have her walk in, scan the racks, decide there isn’t anything good here…etc, etc, blah, blah, blah. Follow her like a puppy making suggestions that she try things on, that she have a more open mind, that we could look at long dresses that can be shortened!!? Ugh. Never mind that I will have to buy two or three dresses, take them up to the school while the principle decides which dresses pass the dress code. But it will all be worth it when there she is–pretty and happy and sweet on that football field at halftime…with her hand tucked under the elbow of a sweaty football-player escort. ;’)
I am in IA and it was a brisk 29 on Sunday morning. I am a “hold out as long as you can on the heat” kind of gal so no heat yet at my house. We are back to 60s and 70s this week and it’s lovely fall weather. Noticed open windos at one of my neighbors this morning. Break out the sweaters and enjoy the fall colors. But I would like a bowl of chili please.
“I went through the seven stages of grief. TWICE.” Priceless! Major LOL on that one but I hear ya sister. My Gamecocks KILLLED Georgia! Slaughtered them. Incinerated them. In other words, they beat their tails!
The past two mornings here in SC have been in the upper 40′s/low 50′s. It has been very nice and cool. Praying we actually have a winter this year. It was so warm last winter. We didn’t even have one. Not sure how often the Farmer’s Almanac is correct but my parents said it showed we were going to have a cold, wet winter this year. No ice please but will take the cold, and a little snow would be nice too.
Can’t wait to hear about your shopping trip.
Since typically the Ags snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, this was certainly one to write home about. Or at least write a blog about. I can relate! Gig ‘em!
I was actually at the game (Ole Miss alumni), and all I can say is “what a game!”. Heartbreaking for us, but what a game! I have to tell you that I was so impressed with the A&M fans, but especially the band. What a halftime show to see!! We had 2 A&M fans sitting behind is, and they educated us about the traditions and all. As I told them, “Welcome to the SEC!”
I wish I understood football. Seriously. I just can’t comprehend how that game is played. And I was a sporty kid so it’s not like I’m averse to sports. Weather wise, it was a hundred degrees here in sorta northern California and the temps are finally falling. I had to wear a coat for the dog’s morning walk and it was glorious. It’s been the hottest October on record. And I’m sick of summer.
It’s totally understandable about thinking 56 is a major cold front, I live in Pennsylvania, where we get plenty of snow and ice and cold, and I am such a baby about the cold. Our house is 70 degrees, because we turned on the heat already, and I am bundled up in blankets, drinking hot tea, and complaining about how cold it is in our house ; )
At some point during every football game, my oldest looks at me and says, “You know that they can’t actually hear you through the tv. There’s no need to yell.” Oh how I will remind him of that one day when he is older and screaming at the tv because REALLY? Can’t we just get ahead and stay ahead and keep my blood pressure at a normal level?
I felt the same way about the cool front. I was loving the idea of wearing my new boots with the cute sweater boot socks to church. Sad that by the end of the week I will be back in flip flops and capris. I’m over this Texas heat!
just wanted to say I was at the women’s event on Sat. and it was so much fun! my mom came in from College Station for it and we had a ball! We watched the game too and just about died! Thanks again for a wonderful morning.
Dude THAT GAME shaved five years off my life. I haven’t seen a game like that that was such an emotional roller coaster since the ’98 Big 12 Championship Game in St. Louis. I thought I was gonna throw up & die all at the same time at that game too (‘cept I was actually at that game).
Well that cold front you had made it’s way southeasat and I made chili because what doesn’t celebrate the first cold front like a steaming hot bowl of chili? And then on Monday, which was even colder than Sunday, we had leftovers and the first fire in the fireplace for the season happened. Flicked the switch and Presto! Instant fire. LOVED IT! Although no roasted marshmallows.
Ugh. Should have proof read. That should read “southeast”. **sigh**
Full winter mode here in DFW too — loved it! I made black bean soup and pulled out the down comforters. Not looking forward to 90 degrees either.
I am sitting here in yoga pants, an old sweatshirt, cozy socks, and chugging caffeine for Parenthood tonight! Love it!
Yeah, I would be one of your followers from the great white north. (MN) Friday and Saturday night I wrapped my tomato plants in cozy fleece blankets. Apparently that doesn’t do any good when it gets down to 21 degrees. Yep, all dead. Now I just have a few loads of fleece blankets to wash . . . But hurrah for the Aggies!
Ha! Sunday, we had stew with garlic cheese bisquits and a fire in the chiminea complete with roasted marshmallows! Must enjoy those cool days as we get them as they’re few and far between, right?!?! We live in Hempstead just down the road from our beloved Aggies. Winter mode didn’t last as my kiddo is back in a skirt & tee today (Wednesday) for school Have a great week!