We stopped to get gas tonight on our way to the movies. We stopped at your run of the mill, cheesy, greasy spoon type, 4 pump gas station w/a convenient liquor mart. We're there 2 whole seconds before we are being acosted. This guy wants to wash the windows for the hubs while he gases up. I'm saying No, No, No. We got together enough dollars to take the kids to a dollar movie, we are not just going to hand this guy our money!
Rele says, "Sure!" I'm irritated, I'm all set to give him a talking to about just saying, No! The man comes over to my side, all "how ya doin' ma'am?" all friendly like and I'm just like, "I'm good." (courtesy smile and all) He tells Rele, it looks like he'll need to get new wiper blades, just because the strip of rubber has partially detached from the holder thing. He asks if it's ok, to reach in and give the boys some candy. They get to pick a jellybean, Rele gives him some of our movie money and gets in the car. I'm like, hello? Don't you know you are just supposed to say, "No thank you?!"
Rele responds, "I know, but this guy was willing to perform a service and he wasn't drunk, he just wanted something to eat, and he was nice, so I figured we could help him out." jaw dropping to the floor
I must say, I instantly teared up. I know it's easy to make me cry but honestly, is that not a man with a big heart? He really is an honest to goodness good guy and that one act reminded me of how giving he is and even though he is constantly driving me crazy and I think it's time I slowly place a pillow over his face...He goes and does something like that and totally redeems himself!!
I was very touched and I pray that my boys will grow up to be men w/empathy and compassion like their dad. Especially since their mother is a selfish hag who just wanted to go to the movies and maybe buy some chocolate!!!
We did make the boys throw out the candy.
As it turns out, it was 50cent night at the dollar theater. Ever see that show about Earl and karma?
We saw "Cars." Double thumbs up. It is such a cute movie. It could have used a little jeff gordon, but whatever. Rele treated us to popcorn, a soda and the boys got ice creams chunks dipped in chocolate! Quite a nice little break from the routine, right?
The first thing the Hurricane says when we get in the car is, "Do we get to have our jellybean back now?" Just a bit too much of his mom in him.
It was such a good night that I'm thinking maybe tomorrow I might even let someone in, in front of me in traffic. Yeah right!!!
Monday, August 28, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Crossroads
I haven't been very enthusiastic about blogging lately. Not much is going on, I'm unhappy w/some things about myself,I'm BORED, I feel like I'm in a rut and I wonder if I should quit the whole blogging idea. As I'm perusing some of my favorite blogs, like this** one, I realize this exact subject is a common thread. A few of us are thinking the same things! Is it the weather?
There just isn't much going on that I can write all these profound thoughts on. The babes are back in school and doing well, so far(fingers crossed) the hubs is getting ready to go back to school and working extra to make sure his familia is taken care of, I'm being a lazy butt and going to the gym an average of 2 times a week. Not even shopping is giving me a thrill anymore. What is this funk?
Maybe instead of watching "reality tv" and people doing things, it's time for me to get out there and DO something. Like the blogger** that took care of Surburban Bliss'** toilet that was in the neighbor's yard. She just woke up and decided today's the day that I'm going to do a random act of kindness. Or the singerzwife** that just participated in the Palisade Peach 5-Miler! Maybe I should start training for a marathon or doing something nice for someone just because.
Ok, just kidding.(ROTFLMBO*) That was kind of funny. Sometimes I kill me! Which is a good thing because I'm sure by now everyone has fallen asleep on their keyboard.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. For example: a Frapp, mocha mudslide ice cream and some of Mom's homemade cookies, possibly a side of massage from the hubby(hint, wink)thrown in and a new Dooney & Bourke on top!
*that's some kind of computer language-speak for Rolling On The Floor, Laughing My Butt Off
**I learned something new, can you tell what it is?!
There just isn't much going on that I can write all these profound thoughts on. The babes are back in school and doing well, so far(fingers crossed) the hubs is getting ready to go back to school and working extra to make sure his familia is taken care of, I'm being a lazy butt and going to the gym an average of 2 times a week. Not even shopping is giving me a thrill anymore. What is this funk?
Maybe instead of watching "reality tv" and people doing things, it's time for me to get out there and DO something. Like the blogger** that took care of Surburban Bliss'** toilet that was in the neighbor's yard. She just woke up and decided today's the day that I'm going to do a random act of kindness. Or the singerzwife** that just participated in the Palisade Peach 5-Miler! Maybe I should start training for a marathon or doing something nice for someone just because.
Ok, just kidding.(ROTFLMBO*) That was kind of funny. Sometimes I kill me! Which is a good thing because I'm sure by now everyone has fallen asleep on their keyboard.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. For example: a Frapp, mocha mudslide ice cream and some of Mom's homemade cookies, possibly a side of massage from the hubby(hint, wink)thrown in and a new Dooney & Bourke on top!
*that's some kind of computer language-speak for Rolling On The Floor, Laughing My Butt Off
**I learned something new, can you tell what it is?!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
A Blog About Nothing
What's with people sitting at bus stops ON THE CURB W/LEGS HANGING OUT INTO THE STREET?
Is this a NM phenomenon? Weirdos. I think it's time to move.
The boys are now 4 days into school. Things look good except for the 2nd school supply list I received for Travidoo. Why can't they just give it ahead of time so you can prepare? Why do they think it's so much fun to spring a 10-15 item list on you and give you only a few days to get it together? This is why I loathe our school system.
The Hurricane seems to be adjusting to First grade and going to school w/o his big brother. Travidoo seems to be excited about mid. school, and I am slowly letting my ulcer heal itself and getting my face cleared up from all the stress. All of it self induced and helped only by my friend the frappucino.
Is this a NM phenomenon? Weirdos. I think it's time to move.
The boys are now 4 days into school. Things look good except for the 2nd school supply list I received for Travidoo. Why can't they just give it ahead of time so you can prepare? Why do they think it's so much fun to spring a 10-15 item list on you and give you only a few days to get it together? This is why I loathe our school system.
The Hurricane seems to be adjusting to First grade and going to school w/o his big brother. Travidoo seems to be excited about mid. school, and I am slowly letting my ulcer heal itself and getting my face cleared up from all the stress. All of it self induced and helped only by my friend the frappucino.
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