So it’s that time of the month again (well, not THAT time of the month, my goodness that would be awfully personal information) and I find myself with a huge jumble of thoughts making their way around my head which is sad considering that it’s just the first day of the month. I wish I had something brilliant and witty to share, but obviously not enough to put real thought into it. I think part of my problem is that I’m coming down from a massive sugar high induced by candy I may or may not have stolen from Caroline’s trick or treat pile. Let me give you a random sampling (not of the candy, it’s mine…I mean hers) of a few thoughts in my head.
1. Dancing With The Stars. I would like to walk around with a little mini-T.V. that would let me watch Emmitt Smith dance anytime I want to throughout my day. Of course technically that little T.V. does exist and it’s called an iPod. But y’all get my point, Emmitt has that smile and twinkle in his eyes that makes me want to carry him around in my pocket.
My other thought on DWTS, did y’all see what Joey Lawrence had on at the Pumpkin Patch with his wife and daughter? That tight t-shirt, those jeans and that belt? I kept picturing P wearing that outfit and it cracked me up. I hope Joey has a stylist, because do men really dress like that?
2. Speaking of pumpkin patches, Gulley and I decided on Monday morning to meet with the kids at the pumpkin patch. Only problem? Once we got there it was no longer a pumpkin patch, but rather just a pumpkin. As in only ONE pumpkin remained. So, here’s a picture of the kids gathered around the pumpkin. Festive, isn’t it?
3. Just for clarification sake, let me say that I did not make Caroline’s pirate costume. I did make the duck and queen costumes, but the pirate was made by someone else. So, thanks for your compliments but it in no way reflected my limited sewing abilities. For the most part, putting peanut butter on a pinecone and calling it a squirrel feeder is about the extent of my craftiness.
4. I helped with Caroline’s Halloween party at school today and while I was there both of her teachers mentioned how funny she is and just makes them laugh all the time. I can’t say it comes as any surprise to me, but I think it may fortell of some subpar conduct grades at some point in her academic future. Once again, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
5. Do any of y’all remember the song Come On Feel the Noise by Quiet Riot? I heard it today and was hit with a wave of early 80’s nostalgia. I was instantly transported to a 7th grade dance pary held in Jamie Hornbuckle’s garage wearing Guess jeans and a button down Polo shirt with my penny loafers. Isn’t that weird how something like a song can make you think of a memory that you didn’t even know was in your head?
6. Every morning as I’ve gotten dressed this week, I look in my closet and see all of my favorite winter sweaters mocking me. Oh the wardrobe options I would have if the temperature would just drop below 75 and stay there. I am tired of these “cold” fronts that tease me with a cold morning and leave me scrambling for my tired old shorts by the afternoon.
7. I had an appointment with my lovely orthodontist this morning. P and I are now referring to him as Dr. Kevorkian. The only difference is that Dr. Kevorkian would put me out of my misery while my orthodontist perpetuates it. Anyway, he put some kind of new copper wires (they are really subtle) across my front teeth and told me they are real “food catchers” so I may want to avoid eating in public. Oh, no problem after all who really eats in front of people?
So on that note, if y’all will excuse me I’m going to go sit in my closet and eat some more candy.