I'm psychic....

Recently, I wrote an entry about how all of us mom's at the bus stop ride our kids scooters home once the kids get on the bus. And I did a funny little thing about falling off....I must be psychic....

Yesterday I was walking down to the bus stop, to wait for my dd to get home. I was talking to my sister on the cell phone as I was leisurely strolling down the sidewalk. I had left early, so I was the only one walking at that time. I decided that I had better hang up, because it would be rude to talk on the phone as the other moms arrived. So, as I'm saying goodbye I turn to look down the street, and what do I see?  I see the mom who has two boys, trying to ride both of their scooters (one on each foot), to the bus stop.  Inevitably she begins wobbling....becomes panicked....tries to casually jump off....and lands face first on the sidewalk.

I tell my sister, in a calm voice, "I have to go, one of the moms just fell off her son's scooters." From Indiana; hysterical laughter. So, I hang up and begin to walk to her, at which point she jups up into the "I'M ALLRIGHT!" stance....and takes a deep bow. Luckily she wasn't hurt, although she did get some dirt on her jeans. And she was wearing a new shirt that she had just bought that day....but it too survived the fall. I told her, "Honey, you are going to be the star of my next journal entry!" She laughed....and ask that I not use her name, in order to protect the clumsy.

I find it weird that I just wrote about this....and then it happened. So, lets try a little experiment, shall we? Here are my predictions....

Kara's dh will suddenly be struck with an overwhelming urge to become romantic 24/7.
Monica will be offered a job with National Geographic as a star photographer.
Cheezy will inherit a Krispy Kreme franchise.
Lisa will become Jon BonJovi's personal assistant.
Kim and I will become so skinny, you won't be able to see us when we turn sideways.
Sully will inherit a Borders Book store.
Lannywill win a lifetime of cruises for he and his wife.
Martha will find out that beer really IS good for you.

WE WILL ALL WIN THE LOTTERY!

 

Sad....

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to say farewell to an old friend....Sugar. Sugar has been with me for 34 years, and we have been best friends since the day we met. I remember our meeting as though it were yesterday. I had been crying for what seemed like my entire life, which up to that point had been around two months, when my mother brought Sugar to me. It only took one spoonful of blueberry buckle....and I was hooked.

Memories of childhood come rushing back to me now. Sugar and I together on the swingset, enjoying a cherry popcicle. Packed snugly into my Hong Kong Phooey lunch box was my chocolate snack pack. How we laughed together at the fair on the merry-go-round, holding a mile-high cotton candy on a paper cone.

The years passed and soon I was a teenager....and Sugar was right there beside me. Six packs of Coke seemed to disappear in an instant with friends. Our first sip of Strawberry wine....even our first kiss,lips drenched in blueberry flavored Baskin Robbins lip gloss. Of course, there was that time that Sugar and I weren't speaking. I had decided to "diet", and Sugar didn't hang around to watch. However, within a week we were back together again, celebrating our reunion with a box of Ho-Ho's.

As an adult, Sugar has been with me on my most memorable occasions. Our chocolate wedding cake, endless boxes of Valentine's Day candies from my husband....but it's not just the special occasions. Everyday things are made more special with my beloved Sugar. That morning cup of coffee, the bon-bons I eat while watching soap operas, and the ice cream after dinner. Sugar has been with me through happy times and sad times and has never let me down. Sugar has stuck by my side, and ON my side/hips/butt for my entire life.

They say you can never have too much of a good thing....however my doctor and the results of my glucose testssay differently. So, it is with great sadness I must bid farewell to my lifelong friend. Oh, I will be able to see Sugar on occasion....special celebrations, a Christmas cookie here and there....but our constant companionship must cease. I suppose it is for my own good. My health must come before my obsession with sweets; I wouldn't be a good wife or mother if I continue to feed my cravings and ruin my health. I will miss you,my friend. But remember, we'll always have the pumkin pie....

Your friend, Sherry

IT'S A BUOY!!!!

The B. family proudly announces the newest addition to their family, weighing 1500 lbs., 17 ft. long....

This is the kind of "welcome to the family" that my husband would love to print up and send out. Me? "Oh, yeah, we got a boat." He has been in the garage playing with his new toy since he brought it home. Our youngest has been out there with him, sitting in the driver's seat, pretending to steer. It's pretty cute. He's already talking about getting a top made for it....Martha, I can't say you didn't warn me! LOL....

Now, comes the daunting task of naming it. I am open to suggestions. The ones I like the most I will post in a few days and we can have a "boat vote"! How fun! So far my favorite is "John Buoy" since my hubby watched the Walton's as a kid....and his name is John....

Goodnight all!

"GY-NO-MITE!!!!"

Well, it's that time of the year again. Time to start planting flowers, mowing lawns, and....having my annual check-up. I went this morning and, along with the "usuals", we discussed some blood tests I had done earlier. It seems as though my sugar levels are out of whack, and a lot of the symptoms I've been experiencing are due to this fact. She put me on the SouthBeach Diet. I am so bummed. I suppose it could have been worse....she could have put me on Atkins....yuck! At least I have a bit more freedom on this one. Has anyone out there been on/is on this diet? What do you think of it? Any tips, tricks, or good sites out there to help me start up?

I forgot to mention....when I called to make my appointment, the receptionist asked me what I needed to be seen for. I responded with, "It's time for my annual check up." She responded with, and I am NOT making this up, "Would you like a pap with that?" I literally had to bite my tongue to keep from answering, "Yes, and could you supersize it?" OMG....the girl HAD to have been new. It was hysterical.

I'm still waiting to hear from dh about the boat. He is test driving it as we speak. I know what is going to happen....he's going to ask me what I think....yet will already have told the guy yes. *Sigh. Oh well. Maybe it will keep my mind off of carbohydrates!

P.S. Lanny....you are TOO funny. I actually LOL-ed and woke the dog!

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Here's the update....I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

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Friday!!!!

As I was riding up my driveway after taking my dd to the bus stop, I spotted a squirrel standing in my yard. He was so cute....sitting perfectly still, hoping I wouldn't see him. What a day to be without my camera.

I don't know if this is the trend elsewhere, but here in Florida, all the kids ride scooters....they are more popular than bikes among the pre-10 year old set. Every morning the kids race out to the bus stop and spend the wait time riding in circles, trying not to crash into each other. Then, as the bus pulls up, you hear them all dropping to the ground as the kids race to be the first one on the bus. Which, of course, leaves the moms to pick them up and take them home. I didn't notice until this morning, what a sight we all make. There were 5 moms, all over the age of 30, riding scooters down our street. I can only imagine what kind of site that was to anyone who happened to pass by, or look out their window. I have to say, riding that thing makes me feel young again. Rolling along, the wind whipping through my hair....of course, remembering that I am not a kid becomes quite apparent when I hit the curb and trip over myself into the driveway. I wonder what would happen if all of us fell off one morning. Can you imagine the 911 call?

"911, what is your emergency?"
"Ummm, well, I'm looking out my front window, and there are 5 sahm's lying in the street."
"Excuse me sir?"
"Uh, well, it looks like they may have fallen off their scooters."
"Scooters sir?"
"Yes, they are lying at the ends of their driveways with various broken bones...."
"Sir, you do realize that 911 is not a joke and is reserved for true emergencies?"
"No, really....they are out there....robes tangled, soaking up the spilled coffee from their shattered coffee mugs, slippers scattered across the street...."

Oh the humanity....