September 2010
51 posts
There's Always Room for *dead* Jell-0
I just ate a container of Jell-0 that expired in July. Can’t be any worse than eating gummy bears,..right? Right??
ABC's of Me~ Snooze Alert.
A-Age: Old enough to be your mom. (i hope you have a young mom)
B-Bed Size: King Size (go big or go home~what are you doing in my bed anyways?)
C-Chore you hate: All of them. I’m a homemaker. It’s my job to hate them all.
D-Don’t eat: Sardines. Have you smelled those things?
E-Essential start your day item: Duh, coffee.
F-Favorite board game: Sorry. (short and sweet)
G-Gold...
You Know That Old Saying?..Robe Wasn't Built In A...
Spring=cute little cotton wrap-around robe. Summer=who needs a robe?! Fall=cute little cotton wrap-around robe. Winter=big, thick, long, weighty, white, terrycloth robe. So, today, we’re just gonna skip right past that cute little cotton wrap-around robe and move right on to the big, thick, long, weighty, white, fluffy, “I look like a Polar Bear”, terrycloth robe, ..because the...
This Is A Public Service Announcement..
I will always complain about the cold. I will never complain about the heat…unless there is not enough of it. This is a public service announcement. “Damn it’s cold”. (SEE, …I told you!)
No Football This Weekend...
‘The boy’ didn’t have a football game this weekend. (It was their ‘bye’ week). The ONLY weekend of the football season that we don’t have to go to a game. So what did *we* do? Ohhhh, we went to an MSU football game…and THEN a high school homecoming football game…and NOW we’re watching more college football games on the tv. Boy oh boy, I’m...
You Snooze~You Lose!
Housewife goes to watch television. Man is already there. Man wants to watch football or baseball. Housewife sticks nose in air..rolls eyes..shows disgust… has visions of enjoying a comedy based program. Small (teeny-tiny) argument ensues. Housewife gives in. Housewife and Man watch baseball. 60 seconds later~ Housewife hears Man snoring. Housewife grabs remote… does happy dance...
They're So Unusual
There’s something outside in the tree. It sounds like a crying baby. It’s probably one of those tiny squirrels, or a cat bird, …but not a baby, right? Really, is there such a thing as a cat bird? Regardless, it’s loud, and kinda painful to listen to. I mean, it can’t be a baby, right?!! Who would put a baby in a tree? Oh God, I’ll be right back. I HAVE TO go...
You Can't Make Me Do It.
Today I went in the pool. The second day of Autumn and I went in the pool. The water wasn’t really warm, but it wasn’t really cold either. And I wasn’t quite ready to give up Summer without putting up a fight. That’s just the way I am. “Me and the sun.. WE ARE ONE!!” So I went in, yep I did, ..on a raft. And as I looked around, I couldn’t help but notice.....
The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow?
Maybe it’s just me, but I feel it is the Weatherman’s duty to know the difference between sun and clouds. *pouty face* SST=Super Sunless Thursday.
Stones, Bones, and Phones...
Sticks and stones will break your bones..and leaving your phone out in the rain kinda sucks too. Hey, I don’t feel like rhyming. MY PHONE’S BROKE!
If You're Feeling Bad About Yourself..Go To A...
Today I went to the funeral of a dear man, who ran a local bar and restaurant. Everybody knew him. Everybody loved him. He was awesome, kind, witty, and happened to have an incredible family as well. In fact, my niece married his youngest son..so it’s like we were family. I used to party with three of his boys. (Hell yeah, I hung out with the guys…so what!) Did I mention that they were...
You Look Marvelous In This Light...
Funerals make people say the dumbest things. My number one favorite: “He looks so good”. My inner response is: “No, he looks dead, and that’s not good. He looked MUCH better when his eyes were open and he was breathing”. (But, you know, maybe that’s just me). My second favorite. “He’s in a much better place now”. My inner response: “Oh...
I Love It. I Love It.
I love taking pictures with my camera. So this week, instead of just taking pictures of my son, I decided to start taking pictures of some of the boys that I knew would otherwise probably never have a photo taken of them. And to my surprise, THEY LOVE IT!! They are going nuts! I am overwhelmed by their response. Most of the guys on the team, have taken my pictures and made them their profile pics,...
Sometimes It Happens To People You Know..And That...
Today a young man, who went to high school with my youngest son, was charged with two counts of murder. My husband coached him in football. He came from the nicest family. *We’re shocked*. Devastated actually. Jeff (my boy) said it made him feel sick. How does something like this happen? Where did he go wrong? How did his life become so terrible that he had to resort to this. All kinds of...
Do As I Say..Sometimes
“Block him. Hit him hard. Knock em down. Then do it again..and again..and again”. That’s right. Do EVERYTHING I taught you NOT to do when you were little. (Yep, goin to the boys football game, again, today.) …”Hurt em, kill em”..(sorry, no hurting, or killing,..gotta draw the line somewhere) Raising kids is hard and sometimes contradictory.
Today There's Cake In Heaven!!!
Today is my dad’s birthday. He would’ve been 92. He would’ve been the loudest cheerer at my 8th grade, and high school graduation. He would’ve been the best ‘walker of me down the aisle’ at my wedding. He would’ve been the best grandfather to my kids. He would’ve been a lot of things..but he was taken from us when he was only 47. A man who struggled...
Are You Ready For This? Yes. I. Am.
“My ba-by takes the morn-ing train….” And just like that, you’ve got Sheena Easton stuck in your head. (She’ll be here in 3 hours EEEEEEEE!)
It's That Time Of The Year
I’m going to the Dentist today. Yes, I’ve been flossing allll week. ..Don’t you worry about me!
The daughter called. She’s back from Portugal. …You may now continue with your regularly scheduled programs.
I Really Can't Remember the Last Time She Was...
I really can’t remember the last time she was home. I think it was Easter. I’ve seen her a couple of times (at her place) since then, but THIS time she’s coming HOME. There’s *nothing* like when they’re home. ..Sleeping in their room. Waking up in the morning and coming out for cereal (because God knows, I’m not going to cook). Her cheery good morning, Maloo!...
Me-Ow.
For the love of God, it’s Grandparent’s Day!! Who made this up? I’m guessing Hallmark. Last year, this day caused SO much grief. A certain someone in the family, (we shall call her “Bitter”) had convinced sweet, lovable, adorable, Grandma that nobody cared about her, because she didn’t get ONE Grandparent’s Day Card, from her grandchildren, in the mail....
Fellas?
Off to the boys football game…IN THE RAIN! White or black trash bag poncho? Fellas?!
felicitous-tranquility asked: 100 years ago the Governor of Illinois was giving a speech that prominently featured a story about one of your ancestors. What did he say?
"So What's The Big Deal?"
I just spent the last 3 hours and 33 minutes with my best friend, ..my little sister. We drank beer, we laughed, we giggled, ..and got a little teary-eyed. We caught up on all the family news and, at one point, I even showed her around the front yard. “So what’s the big deal?”, you might say. Here’s the big deal, ..she’s in Arizona and I’m in Michigan..and we...
Who Is That Caped Crusader? It's Me..It's Me
Tomorrow’s my son’s first home football game..and they’re predicting rain. Just great! Because, ..who doesn’t look fabulous wearing a garbage bag with a hood?
How Was Your Day?
I’m sure this has happened to all you “stay at home” mom’s, every once in a while. ‘The Man’ comes home from work, and gives you that “didn’t you do anything today” look. Yeah, you know the one. Kinda judgemental, looking down at you, like he’s the Jolly Green Giant and you’re a rotton baby sweet pea. Yeah, THAT look. So,...
Welcome to the Dark Side, AGAIN!
Three computers wizards in the family, and not a one around ..when your computer decides to take another trip to the ‘dark side’. Oh, the horror, the inhumanity…(JK/LOL, no worries! With 3 computer freaks in the fam..we’ve got plenty of backups.) BUT STILL…
She's Sooo Busy
Everybody knows her. She the overachiever, the “look at me” girl, the “let me tell you about all the wonderful things I’ve done” girl. And I listened ..and I nodded ..and I considered her a dear friend. She could count on me, but I could never count on her…because, well, pay attention here..that’s what this story is about. “She was always soooo...
Truthful Tuesday
Fact: Whenever I read or hear, that somebody is married to, or has a boyfriend named Ken, I automatically feel the urge to call them Barbie. Sorry, Cloudya/Barbie! (I’m workin on it)
I'm Goin In, Captain!
Today, “I’m goin in”. Back to the scene of the crime. It happened 9 years ago, TODAY! (OMG, now that’s freaky. I couldn’t have planned THAT, if I tried.) But, I’m still going in. I know it sounds intense..but it’s just a crabapple tree. I was in it, (9 years ago) pruning branches, and took on one branch, that was just a little too big for the loppers to go...
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
Had an amazing weekend with my kids. First we went to “my baby’s” college football game, in Wisconsin. I hadn’t seen him in months. He looked incredible, and I was as proud as I could be, when he got his first solo tackle, in his new position, on defense.Then, all too soon, the game was over and he was getting on the bus, (a little sad and disappointed because they lost)....
Something's Missing!
We went to Rockit. ..It wasn’t the same, without you there!
The Highway, My Way
Me? Oh just watching ‘The Man’ get disturbed by slow drivers lingering in the fast lane, backing up traffic, slowing everybody down, watching everybody pass them..and not having a clue. Oh look, that lady is driving with her right foot on the dashboard. Mad skillz, lady. And we aren’t even in Indiana yet!
Oh Happy Day!
On my way to see my kids!!!!! :)
Making Progress
Just finished Week 1 of “The Shred”…and the good news is, I finally know how to work the new tv with the dvd player in it. So there’s that.
One + One + One Makes Squeeeee
One lives an hour and a half away. One lives in Chicago. One is away at college. I haven’t seen any of them since our trip to New York, in early July. Tomorrow, #1 is coming home. We will load up the car and drive to Chi-town to see #2. On Saturday we will all drive to Wisconsin, to see #3 play his first football game of the season. I would like to apologize now, for the big scream...
I Didn't Know *That*.....
This concludes Susanimates Tumblr Training Session….for the tumblr impaired. We hope you enjoyed the show! Stay tuned tomorrow when she teaches us how to delete a reply. Seriously, how do you do that?!! Can you do that?!! …There’s sooo much I just don’t know…
