I'm here!
It's nice to be able to sit down and relax for a little while! As you can tell by my pathetic attemos at blogging lately, I've been a wee bit busy. The first PTA event - the Family Fun Night is over. That's a huge weight off my shoulders and a huge load off my mind. I've been very worried about how that event would turn out and, according to several people I've spoken to, it was good. I've got another one coming up in November but it's going to be a Bingo type event. MUCH easier for me!
On Saturday, Paul and I did some yard work and made some drastic plans regarding the addition. Moira slept over a friend's house and the three of us had a nice dinner together. I made popcorn and we we all hung out, watching television. Today, before we picked up Moira, we headed to Home Depot to pick up a few things. We discovered that there was an antique car show in the parking lot. Some of those cars were gorgeous. We wandered around and really enjoyed looking at these magnificent classic cars. We had to leave to pick up Moira. We stopped back at the house, ate a quick lunch and then went BACK to Home Depot to show Moira the cars. She enjoyed them and decided that she wanted to own a monster truck. LOL.
I am woefully behind on my emails and phone calls so please forgive me for not responding back. Today, I was busy making Halloween goody bags (23 for each girl) and baking mini cupcakes. I can't imagine how many Weight Watchers points each one could be but they are awfully cute, and quite tasty too. Since I am room mom - err- Classroom Coordinator - I'm going in for Olivia's class party tomorrow around 1130am. I've got 3 other moms coming in and, between the 4 of us, I think we can set up and run a little party for 23 kindergartners. I've got a little craft, a few games for them to play and there will be plenty of snacks. Oooooh boy, will there be snacks! In kindergarten, there are parties almost every month. Ahh, good times. They are also having a school parade and I can't wait to see that. Unfortunately, Moira's school is also having a parade and I won't be able to see it ::sigh:: She was a little bummed about it but she got over it rather quickly when I promised her goody bags for her class.
Halloween isn't my favorite holiday. It's so difficult for Olivia. With her food allergies (all dairy, nuts, peanuts, eggs and fish), it makes finding safe candy very difficult. She can eat Starbursts, Twizzlers, Dots, Smarties and Pez. Moira, on the other hand, doesn't like anything with nuts. Besides that, she can eat any candy she collects. I've already made a deal with Olivia - she will trade in her candy and I will buy her a toy, up to $20. Yeah, guilt goes a long way but it made her happy. I hate for her to be left out so I over compensate, but just a little bit.
Ok - now I am pooped and I am off to bed. Have a great (and safe) Halloween my lovies!
Funny
I dropped my car at the local Lube Dr for a 10 minute oil change. Paul and I have been customers here for several years and it's a nice little place. Plus, I am out usually within 10 minutes. Booyah!
There was only one other customer in the lobby, waiting for his truck. I settled down to wait in one of those comfy resin chairs and checked out what was on television. It was a "Today-esque" type of show airing on MSNBC. One of the hosts was interviewing Erica Jong and he asked her why her book caused such a stir with America in the early 70's. She explained what the book was about and how America wasn't ready to hear about such things.
I've never read her book so her interview, albeit brief, was quite interesting.
Upon wrapping up the interview, she did mention about a famous New York lawyer (she didn't name him) who had remarked to her that every time her saw Jong's book on his date's table, he knew he was going to get lucky tonight. I laughed aloud and so did the other customer. He had already paid for the service on his truck but was waiting to hear the end of the interview.
After we both laughed, he turned to me, right before walking out the door and said in a most matter of fact voice, "I've never seen that book!" Again, he and I both laughed and then he walked out to his truck.
So - that was my fun morning. What's up with you? Any good Sopranos talk?