Odwalla orange juice
whole wheat bagels with goat cheese (the three-flavor pack from Trader Joe's)
air popped popcorn with lots of butter and salt (well at least it starts out healthy...)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
I can't stand it
It is so hot in here I'm melting.
and it's 10:30 at night! What is wrong with you, weather?!?! Are you as grumpy as me and you're taking it out on the rest of us??
and it's 10:30 at night! What is wrong with you, weather?!?! Are you as grumpy as me and you're taking it out on the rest of us??
Sunday, October 12, 2008
From the mouth of only a four year old
Mommy: You can wear those shorts, but I don't know if they fit. They might be too big.
4 y/o: Ok, Ok!
[pause while 4 y/o is getting dressed]
Mommy: Do those fit? Do you like them?
4 y/o: Yes, I like them. They fit great except they keep slipping down.
Mommy: Oh sweetie, that means they are too big!
Nice for a 7 am laugh.
4 y/o: Ok, Ok!
[pause while 4 y/o is getting dressed]
Mommy: Do those fit? Do you like them?
4 y/o: Yes, I like them. They fit great except they keep slipping down.
Mommy: Oh sweetie, that means they are too big!
Nice for a 7 am laugh.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
I found them
Even though I have a screaming headache that hurts so bad it is making me nauseated, I thought I'd update you quickly on where everybody is.
They're on the freeway. Sheesh, was I surprised by the 8:30 AM traffic yesterday. Although true to form, I ran by my neighborhood bank and post office this afternoon ~ driving in the interest of saving time, naughty me ~ and there was parking galore available. Creepy.
They're on the freeway. Sheesh, was I surprised by the 8:30 AM traffic yesterday. Although true to form, I ran by my neighborhood bank and post office this afternoon ~ driving in the interest of saving time, naughty me ~ and there was parking galore available. Creepy.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Where is everybody?
Where is everybody? Is everyone really so scared of the economy that they are staying home? Literally?!?! Seriously?!?!
For the most part I cannot put my finger on "it," but more and more frequently these days I find myself saying things like:
"Wow, I can't believe I found a parking spot right in front of that store!" (remember I live in the city)
"I can't believe how little traffic there is." (think city driving! ugh!)
"Where is everybody??"
"Did Tim LaHaye get raptured and leave me behind?"
At first I thought it is because I'm a mom, and I keep slightly different hours than the rest of the city so it's just a coincidence. Yes, I'd be happy if my favorite stores opened by 8 AM every day. [Let's hear it for the mommies!] :) Maybe I just happen to shop or be out when most other people aren't.
But..... Last Monday there were skads and skads of parking on a main avenue, in the middle of the day, when it is usually packed! I was a little spooked. Then I remembered that it was Monday, and several larger independent stores in the area are closed on Monday, so I felt a little better.
But not for long.
Tonight I did an unusual thing. I wanted to pick up something at the grocery store for tomorrow morning. So at 7:15 pm (that's the unusual part!) I piled the kids in the car and went to the grocery store, expecting to see all the work-a-day gals and guys loading up on last minute dinner groceries. As I pulled in to the parking lot I was pleased to see several parking spaces relatively close to the front door. Trying not to be greedy I skipped over the first one and took the second, still a bit of a walk but close enough for this city girl. :) We did our shopping, waiting only a few moments in line (score!), and as we walked out the door my jaw dropped. I guess I wasn't really paying attention the first time around. The parking lot was 80% empty. This is unreal! This is unheard of.
Since I'm sure it's not the rapture (wink) this just has to be.... bad economic times?!?!?
It's creepy, really. We live near a large university, and this is the kind of emptiness I would expect to see at the beginning of summer break. Or spring break. Or the week of Christmas, for goodness' sake.
Am I actually going to get a little love back from my overrun city thanks to the economy???
For the most part I cannot put my finger on "it," but more and more frequently these days I find myself saying things like:
"Wow, I can't believe I found a parking spot right in front of that store!" (remember I live in the city)
"I can't believe how little traffic there is." (think city driving! ugh!)
"Where is everybody??"
"Did Tim LaHaye get raptured and leave me behind?"
At first I thought it is because I'm a mom, and I keep slightly different hours than the rest of the city so it's just a coincidence. Yes, I'd be happy if my favorite stores opened by 8 AM every day. [Let's hear it for the mommies!] :) Maybe I just happen to shop or be out when most other people aren't.
But..... Last Monday there were skads and skads of parking on a main avenue, in the middle of the day, when it is usually packed! I was a little spooked. Then I remembered that it was Monday, and several larger independent stores in the area are closed on Monday, so I felt a little better.
But not for long.
Tonight I did an unusual thing. I wanted to pick up something at the grocery store for tomorrow morning. So at 7:15 pm (that's the unusual part!) I piled the kids in the car and went to the grocery store, expecting to see all the work-a-day gals and guys loading up on last minute dinner groceries. As I pulled in to the parking lot I was pleased to see several parking spaces relatively close to the front door. Trying not to be greedy I skipped over the first one and took the second, still a bit of a walk but close enough for this city girl. :) We did our shopping, waiting only a few moments in line (score!), and as we walked out the door my jaw dropped. I guess I wasn't really paying attention the first time around. The parking lot was 80% empty. This is unreal! This is unheard of.
Since I'm sure it's not the rapture (wink) this just has to be.... bad economic times?!?!?
It's creepy, really. We live near a large university, and this is the kind of emptiness I would expect to see at the beginning of summer break. Or spring break. Or the week of Christmas, for goodness' sake.
Am I actually going to get a little love back from my overrun city thanks to the economy???
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