M-I-C

Since my last post, I've literally been attached at the hip with my iPod. I decided that since all the books were checked out and I already had the next four books on cd checked out, I would give it another try.

It took a while to stop concentrating on the narrator's voice. After that, it wasn't so bad. I only used one earbud and I was able to do all of my household things while I listened. I was even able to carry on conversations with the kids and BN while listening. Oh and teach math! How's that for multi-tasking.

After a few days, BN told me that he would rather I plain ignored him and read the books than to see me with my new accessory. He said he could never tell if I was listening to the cd or him and if I hesitated for even a smidge before I answered him, he assumed I was ignoring him. Pete kept yelling at me because he thought I couldn't hear him. I never let on that I could. *snicker*

So I decided to go back to the books and I've finished them all. I saw the title of the last book and without really looking at the author, put it on hold at the library. Of course when I picked it up, I found it wasn't the right book and then found out the latest one won't be out until May! Waahhh!

Oh and it took a long time before I could "hear" the male characters with an actual male voice in my head. I had that damn narrator's version of a male in my head. And the accents. Blech!

Anyhoo, on a positive note, I learned how to upload cds to iTunes and how to put them on my iPod. And I learned that listening to an iPod 24 hours a day will cause your ears to wax over, or maybe it was her voice. Either way, I am still feeling the effects of that. Very annoying.

Packing and playdate tomorrow.

So let's end in a song.

M-I-C, See you real soon. K-E-Y, Why? Because I like you. Now I'll go vo-mit.

~R

Summer Creases

...second verse, same as the first. Or I magically lost the first writing and have to do it again. *sigh*

Do you know what summer creases are? It's when you iron a crease in something but mess up and wind up with more than one line. Get it? Some are (summer) here and some are there. I learned that in the Navy and I get a kick out of it...especially since I haven't ironed anything in probably ten years.

Okay so now that the brain dump is complete, let's move on.

I get to leave for the Land of the Mouse in 9 days. This will be our third time in five years. I think I am over it now. I'd rather head out west and see natural wonders or rent an RV and hit the road.

But my real angst over this trip is sitting on my dresser. It's a swimsuit from Land's End. I shouldn't call it a swimsuit though because I don't swim. I don't like getting my hair wet and I refuse to buy prescription sunglasses and can't get my eyes wet or I'll lose my contacts - or so I assume.

I also can't call it sunbathing attire (use a snooty voice here, I did) because I am vain and too much sun equals too many wrinkles. I plan to die with a smooth face thank you very much.

So I guess I'll call it what it really is..."two pieces of fabric that accentuate my fat ass".

Yep, that about sums it up.

Anyhoo, here's a hat I knitted for BN just in time for summer. RePete is modeling. Oh, speaking of modeling, have you seen the commercials for Old Navy using the "modelquins"? Freaking hilarious.



~R

Round Robin - Purple!

I'm not really here. I'm in Asheville, NC, so I'll get around to you all when I return.

Our crazy weather is weary on the plants and trees. These poor pansies came out for the 70 degree weather only to have it drop below freezing within a few days.



Thanks to Trader Joes, I was able to buy some purple for this post. Not much blooming around my area right now.



Forgive my liberties, but I really liked this look.



Have a wonderful weekend.

~R

Obligatory Snow Post...

...or why BN shouldn't play snowball (really iceball) fighting with a five year old.



Here's how I enjoy the snow...through a window. Thank goodness it'll be close to 70 again this Friday.



~R