Four for Friday.

Cuz I can't think of five!

1. So why is it that the kid who NEVER remembers to take a message for me, yells at the top of her voice when I walked in the house one evening this week - "guy from Sears called about the estimate you wanted on the windows. Call him back." SU of course is right there and has to ask, "windows? what are you doing about the windows? We don't have money for windows." sigh...

I am not getting into my game plan so I told him it must be some deal they are running and must have got my name from their database of clients. Not sure how well I pulled that one off.

2. I hear the SU on the computer at night... usually after midnight when the rest of us are in bed. It's like he's sneaking online. Gotta wonder if he's back up to his ole pornographic tricks. I mean as far as I know, he ain't gettin' any and is fixing his jollies or something. I am wondering. Might need to figure out how to try and track him again. Though it's not as easy as it was the first time I did it. hmmm I wonder if it's worth heading down to fix myself midnight snacks and see what the deal is when I sneak in on him. Could be entertaining.

3. Rebel has kind of hit a wall this week. She read her heart transplant manual from cover to cover and I believe the reality of it all has hit her. She went into a depression this week. Not surprising at all really. It just took a lot longer than I had expected. The boyfriend was very good about talking it through with her. I told her we could take her to talk to any number of people on our list - but she doesn't want to do that yet. She told me she had a good cry and is starting to feel better. She didn't go to school all week, though she finished a whole whack of work at home. She won't cry in front of me or let me hug her and hold her. Damn kid is too tough for her own good. but then again, she knows I will end up crying right along with her. And she hates that!

4. Guess who has to spend money on the SU for Christmas? Of course I do. The girls want to get him gifts. They know what they want to buy, so I of course will spend the money so they can feel good. Gritting my teeth while I do it. Rebel is still a little upset that she used her own money from working last year to buy her dad a really nice shirt. He hasn't worn it once. Didn't put it on at all. What kind of dad is that? He could have easily worn it to work, but chose not to. Who does that?
He didn't open the CDs we bought him last year either. They were still in the shrink wrap. So I took them back to the CD store and traded them in as *used* and bought a couple of CDs for myself and the girls instead.

He really doesn't get what means to behave and act like a dad.

Not at all.

Wordless Wednesday.

Almost Good to Go.

I was watching Chuck last night and what are they talking about? How wonderful sweet potatoes are with a marshmallow topping. Chuck's buddy was practically having orgasms eating the stuff. I really need a recipe. I am sure I can find one on the Internet somewhere... or maybe... ask a friend?!?!?

Candy and vegetables together...

has got to be good right?

I just read my horoscope for today:

"You are a bit more in touch with your car, or maybe with transportation in general. It's a good time to listen carefully to that rattle and figure out if it's time to do something about it before it gets worse."

Guess where my car is? At the dealer's for the very last check up while still on warranty. I have 140,000 Ks on it and the warranty dies on Dec 16th. And yesterday as I was cleaning snow off the windows I heard a rattle too. So I took the car in and told them to give it the complete high end once over. Anything on warranty that was loose a little edgy or whatever should be fixed. If it was a wear and tear part and/or NOT on warranty I told them do NOT touch it.

Rebel's BF can not only string up Christmas lights, he's a mechanic- bless him! He's fixing my brakes and other parts. Rebel also has a best friend whose BF owns a car repair place. They rebuild cars and engines. He said he'd fix my car too. Everybody needs a mechanic in the family... especially someone who is living with spousal ennuie. Critical to have these all important types around. Now I need to find a plumber. I have an electrician and several contractor friends. So I am almost good to go!

I've never had a horoscope so completely dead on before.

Wonder if I should go get lottery tickets?

I mean, REALLY!?!

Ah the heart break of defeat!

The Big Blue just couldn't hold down the Green Machine. Young QB Ryan Dinwiddie managed well, and it was a close game right to the end. Heart breaker for the Blue. 23-19.

*****************************************

So why is it the minute the RT heads off to bed the SU wants "to discuss." I mean, really?! The kid has radar for ears and can hear anything a mile down the road.

His timing as always.....brilliant.

"Have you talked to your lawyer lately?"

"No, why would I need to speak with her?"

I don't need to talk to the lawyer til mediation is done. He should know this given what he's paying his suit. The guy clearly isn't doing his job.

" Well financially, it would be better for you. The mortgage is only continued for six months. That's your window."

"Today it would be better financially for me, if instead of talking about money that's in my best interest you'd do something around here to make it appear as though this house is worth something. So instead of talking to me about what's better for me, figure out what's better for your daughters. And living in an unfinished house isn't better for them ok?"

I confess I ranted. Just a bit. In a modulated tone though. He pissed me off. I nearly gave away what I was really thinking and planning for the house but I shut up before he irritated me even more.

" I want to get going on this and get it done. " says the SU.

"So, why are you telling me? You want to tell your daughters before Christmas that you want a divorce? You've managed to alienate one kid and she will probably be happy to watch you leave. but then again... Are you an idiot? Or just so completely selfish you don't care about anyone but yourself?"

"I am just saying that for you it would be better to get it done."

Comment about daughter... ignored, surprisingly. And gee... all of a sudden he's looking out for me financially?! AS IF.. Mr I-want-your-pension cares a whit about me and my finances at all.

"You know what SU, it's not about me. And when you figure that out, I'll play ball. Right now, this is not what is uppermost on my mind. But if you want to leave... don't let me stop you."

And the brilliant response to this is....

"And where am I supposed to go?"

So... He wants a divorce.. urgently it would appear. Okay.. so leave. BUT he can't leave because he has no where to go?

I mean REALLY!

Wordless Wednesday - Take 2

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Note....

Random notes kinda like
Blondie's Monday mop up.........

except it's Tuesday.

1. To the SU - When the daughter's boyfriend is putting the Christmas lights up on what is still YOUR house it would have been MORE appropriate to say "Hey thanks! I hate the job ( even though you won't admit it!) and I am not good at it. Really appreciate this." instead of saying... "better you than me!"

2. More to the SU - If you are going to go shopping and buy the young one $130 worth of new clothes, it would be a good idea to insure you provide an equal amount for the older daughter who has lost 35 pounds and has no clothes that fit and needs anything and everything instead of telling her she's making you go broke. I have two words for you.... $600 camera!

3. Again SU- you're not funny. Your *jokes* don't fly. Just be civil and polite and we'll all manage better.

4. Rebel - had a cardiologist's appointment today. He is very pleased with her general health and well being. The heart still sucks, but everything around the heart is good. Her weight is good because the fluid retention is down. She is eating better and healthier. He is not sure he wants her to go to work. He also said, for some people there is more stress being at home and NOT working than there is going to work. He warned her to listen to her body and take signs seriously. We go back in a month. While on the transplant list we go in every month for check ups until she has a suitable donor.

5. City people came by for an inspection of the house for property tax assessment. AS IF I know the size of the stoop (deck) the SU built. AS IF I know what materials he's used in the garage. I suggested he take care of this little bit of business.

6. I am excited to see my Bombers in the Grey Cup final. Tickets ! oy! An unreachable $400 per ticket. For the cheap seats. Sports bar here we come... wearing our DOG shirts. TRUE BLUE!

7. I bought my first Christmas present yesterday for the RT. Something she's wanted since she was about 9 years old. You know The Clapper? Couldn't get them here ever. And to get it via the InterNet what with the currency exchange, the taxes and shipping and handling. Not worth it. Found it by accident next to the pharmacy at WalMart. Kid wants The Clapper... she even mentioned it again a couple of weeks ago. I roll my eyes.

8. Was going to take a cross border shopping trip into upstate New York to Syracuse or Watertown on the 23rd of November. Then realized... no way... that's like a suicide mission. Couldn't understand why all the malls were opening at 6 AM. Day after American Thanksgiving. It will be worse than Boxing Day sales here. We're pushing back that particular trip to another Friday off. I am so excited to get to a Target Store. Only because there isn't a Nordstrom's within driving distance.

Monday Morning Quarterback

AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGOOOOOOOOs

The Big Blue win the Eastern Finals 19-9 against Toronto. Winnipeg killed it! Argos blew a couple of plays................ and off we go to the Grey Cup!

QB Kevin Glen won't be playing - broke his arm in the fourth quarter. A heart breaker Milt Stegall... doing his happy dance.

OKAY Lily... you & me next week... against the Green Machine!

Kerry Joseph - former Ottawa Renegades QB is taking the charge next week with Saskatchewan. He deserves the Western win, can't say much more than that. My team is in.

Back to our regularly scheduled spousal ennuie later today or Tuesday.

Thursday Thirteen

13 cool things about doing a radio interview

1. I got to talk about a subject I love – my work.

2. I got to talk about the subject I love *in front* of a huge audience.

3. I got to talk about the subject I love in front of a huge audience that I couldn’t see.

4. . I got to talk about the subject I love in front of a huge audience that I couldn’t see who couldn’t see me.

5. I got to talk about the subject I love in front of a huge audience that I couldn’t see who couldn’t see me, which was good as I was still in my pjs. It was recorded ahead of time.

6. The interviewers said I was cool.

7. The interviewers said I was cool and interesting.

8. The interviewers said I was cool, interesting and informative.

9. A friend I haven’t talked to for some time heard me on the radio and called me.

10. A sales rep I know heard me on then radio and called me.

11. Someone I knew from my old home town neighbourhood that I went all the way from elementary school through to high school that I have not seen since 1975 heard me, found my hotmail address and sent me email.

12. I have a little bit – not a lot – of cool factor with RebelTweeny.

13. I was told I had a *radio voice* she said in that tone.

Quiet. It's Good.

It was a pretty quiet weekend around the place. Rebel took herself out to her usual former bar haunts on Friday. the boyfriend was out hunting with his dad for the weekend so Rebel got busy with the girls and others she hasn't seen for some time. I told Rebel I would phone her every hour to check up on her. I didn't. I did read her friend the riot act and told her to watch out for Rebel in case she started to not feel well or something. She had a good time and was very happy to get out and party... even if it was in a non alcoholic and just a few dances kind of way.

RebelTweeny slept over at a friend's house on Friday evening, and normally I wold have had the house to myself as SU plays hockey every Friday. Well, damn if he didn't play! He locked himself up in his room and didn't come out all night. I finally taught myself to download music (can you believe it?!) and now have a whack of stored tunes. I need an iPod or other MP3 player. I played music loud on Friday night - just to see if there was a threshold for SU. I had to make sure it all downloaded properly didn't I? ( she blinks innocently.)

Interestingly, the age difference between Rebel and her BF kind of displayed itself this weekend while he was gone. She had a great time with all her friends and really didn't miss this guy at all. I have told her over and over that being an independent young woman is important. She should never lose her connections with the girls over a guy... any guy. The girls will be there if you keep up your friendships and not let a man get you too involved. I think she got it this weekend.

The rest of the weekend was pretty much a non event.Rebel and I went to the first of many of the Christmas Craft Fairs and bought some new stuff for the house I am sure a photo will show up on wordless sometime in December. RT had a couple of run ins with her dad this weekend. He really does go hot and cold and you just don't know. She was taking her time getting ready for church - she has decided she is a non believer - So SU did tell her that she would go and she would continue to go until at least age 18. She could sit and quietly contemplate life he told her if she chose not to follow the liturgy. That surprised me. She came, sat and hummed instead of singing. Works for me for now.

I have the day off work today as the Remembrance Day holiday fell on Sunday so we get today off. I have a bunch of errands to run - snow tires on car today, lunch with Lily, find the Christmas house lights, and some other mundane kind of things. SU told me he'd pay some bills. Good for him... finally. I know it's because the last of the car payments was last month, so he has cash to burn now.

We Must Never Forget!

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag,



ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.



We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.

Twisted Friday.

I haven't seen the SU since Wednesday, except for brief instances in the early morning as he and RT leave to go to school together. Its been rather nice.

Both girls will be out this evening. RT is sleeping at a friend's and Rebel is going out with the girls. I am a little worried, but she wants her life back. I will be calling her probably on the hour.

My dad told me he gave my nephew $500 on his 18th birthday. I was really not happy because he didn't give Rebel the same on her 18th over a year ago. I called him on it. "But' she's not going to university," he told me. I got upset, and told him he shouldn't treat one grandchild differently from the others. If he gave one that much he has to do the same with all the grandchildren as they turn 18. Yesterday there was a card from my dad. He sent both girls cheques. $200 for each girl. He doesn't get it. I kept RT's cheque. The last thing she needs is more stuff. I am sending it back to my dad and telling him to wait until RT is 18, and I am asking him to give Rebel another $300. He doesn't get it. A grandparent should not play favourites like that. I can hear my mom yelling at him all the way from her perch in the clouds. NO doubt she will be haunting his dreams.

A kind of twisted lead in for the Friday Funny...

Friday Funny

An old man and woman were married for years, even though they hated each other. When they had a confrontation, screaming and yelling could be heard deep into the night. The old man would shout, "When I die, I will dig my way up and out of the grave and come back and haunt you for the rest of your life!"

Neighbours feared him. They believed he practiced black magic because of the many strange occurrences that took place in their neighbourhood. The old man liked the fact he was feared.

He died of a heart attack when he was 68. His wife had a closed casket at the wake. After the burial, she went straight to the local bar and began to party as if there was no tomorrow. Her neighbours, concerned for her safety, asked , "Aren't you afraid that he may indeed be able to dig his way up and out of the grave and come back and haunt you for the rest of your life?"


"Let the bastard dig. I had him buried upside down."

Thirteen on Thursday.

13 things sitting on my desk -
in no particular order of importance

1. two coffee cups - one water one coffee (decaf)
2. two steno pads.. - one phone log, one to do list
3. four pens
4. one box of calcium soft chews 2-3 daily when the need for chocolate arises - the two birds with one stones theory.
5. one Tupperware container of muesli - for my yoghurt
6. one thermos of coffee from home
7. one parking ticket - need to write a cheque - money grubbing city charging for tickets on a Sunday night IN FRONT of a hospital!
8. one invoice from the She Barracuda- need to write a cheque- she who is my champion!
9. one computer monitor - of course
10. one toastmaster's manual - Specialty Speeches - next week I speak
11. four pads of post it notes.. all yellow.. all different sizes- different purposes
12. ten ( at least!) book reviews waiting purchasing decisions
13. four professional journals - waiting to be scanned

Wordless Wednesday

Relating to Rebels.

Rebel is starting to have a serious problem with her dad. Her dad, AKA the SU, talks to her in the same tone he uses with me. It's rather unsettling. He used to nag her about her weight - she was too soft, not eating properly, not enough exercise. For a father to talk to a daughter in this way I think is not good for her self image. I would tell him this, but of course, I got no respect and he discounted everything I said. Now, he's telling her she is too thin. He goes on and on in his "you should" tone that I now know how to handle - by ignoring it - but Rebel doesn't know how to do this yet.

I believe either consciously or unconsciously he can tell that Rebel and I are aligned somehow in our feelings about him, while he works on the Rebel Tweeny. It's to the point where Rebel really doesn't want to talk to her father about anything, because his style with her is to lecture rather than to be empathetic. He doesn't know how to do that at all. I've tried staying out of it, and have told Rebel she needs to deal with her father on her own terms. I have told him however that he needs to take his lecturing down a notch or two... he claims that I don't know what I am talking about.

On the other hand, RebelTweeny had a friend sleep over this past weekend. We were all in the kitchen having breakfast when the SU walked in. He didn't so much as say good morning, how is everyone .... nothing. You'd think I'd be used to this by now, but when he is so rude when there is a houseful of people - including kids' friends, there is no politeness factor whatsoever. It shouldn't surprise me any longer, but it still does.

RT was babysitting on Saturday evening and as the SU walked into the kitchen that morning, we were working out the logistics of who was doing what. The couple RT was babysitting were in from out of town for a family wedding. They had suggested that they would pay for a cab for RT to come to their hotel downtown. I vetoed that for a couple of reasons. I didn't want a 14 yr old in a cab and the cost is quite prohibitive - at least a $50-$60 ride from where we are one way. Well... SU for some reason decided to dispute this with me in a very rude fashion. This is a guy who has never taken a cab anywhere. I use them a lot when I travel on business, going to meetings. I know of what I speak. So I told him what cab fares were and why it made more sense for us to chauffeur our daughter to and from downtown. He went on about people who stay in hotels obviously have a ton of money... blah blah blah.

I also said, they'd told RT she could order from room service and order a movie. I told her that I would provide her with snacks rather than ordering room service because that was a lot of money for a family with a new baby to be paying and wouldn't she rather get more money for babysitting than spending the couple's money on expensive hotel stuff. My kids know about room service. They know what stuff costs. And RT agreed with me. AGAIN the SU goes on. And he's doing it with RT's new friend from school in the house. Never mind this is kid is a student at his school where he teaches. I told him that really, hotel food was expensive. He really had been in a hotel for some time and should just trust me on this one.

It was all I could do to tell him to shut up!

In the end, I had to ask him to come speak to me in the other room. I needed him to know that he was being rude to me in front of NOT only our children, but their friends as well. I told him that the Bambi rule applied. He looked at me as if I had three heads. "You know," I said, "If you can't say anything nice then please.... just shut the fuck up instead of treating me like shit in front of our children and their friends. It only makes you look like an ass. " He muttered something behind my back and as per his usual MO... ran away to another room. His passive aggressive nature hurts him more than it hurts the rest of us and in the end, he only hurts himself.

In the end, I drove her to the job, met the couple and their adorable baby girl, and SU picked her up. Rebel and I went out for a fabulous church supper! SU was home alone ... probably wallowing into the TV watching a hockey game.

RT sat for 5 hours with a 9 month old who slept most of the time she was there. The couple were grateful we drove her. It was their first *holiday* in a few years. Because it was a family wedding there were a whack of expenses. RT had asked for $40 they gave her $60.

My point was made.

Sunday Sodium Story And a Challenge!

( or I have a new religion!)

There's A Difference Between Salt And Sodium.
Salt and sodium are not the same, but because the two are used interchangeably, people are often confused about the difference. Sodium is a mineral that combines with chlorine to form salt. It is a necessary nutrient that helps your body maintain water balance, transmit nerve impulses and contract muscles.Too much sodium may contribute to high blood pressure and other related diseases. Salt (sodium chloride) is a naturally occurring compound that contains 40% sodium and 60% chlorine. Salt is used to season foods and is the primary source of sodium in our diet. Sodium levels in food are expressed in units of a gram called milligrams (mg). One gram (g) equals 1000 milligrams. 2300 mgs about 1 teaspoon full.

Why Should We Cut Down On Salt?
Although a small amount of sodium (about 500mg) is essential to normal body functions, it is estimated that the average person consumes 4000 to 5000mg a day. It is widely believed that a large amount of dietary sodium could result in high blood pressure (also called hypertension) and may lead to heart attack, stroke or kidney failure. Because we get most of our dietary sodium from salt, health professionals are advising us to eat less salt.

How Much Sodium Do We Need?
Only about 500mg of sodium is essential to your diet. Sodium restricted diets can be as little as 1000mg a day and as much as 4000mg. Rebel is restricted to 2000 mgs per day.

Saltiness is an acquired taste. It's estimated that about 1/4 of our sodium intake comes from salt we add to food in the kitchen. We sprinkle it from the shaker at the table and add it to cooking water and other dishes while preparing them. Salt is added, often in large amounts, to processed or prepared convenience foods such as soups and salad dressings, canned or dry dinner mixes, packaged cookies and crackers, bouillon, sauces, condiments, and dessert mixes. Many canned vegetables are also seasoned with salt.

Cheeses contain salt for preserving as well as for flavour. Smoked or canned meat and fish products such as tuna, ham, bacon, cold cuts, corned beef and sausage are well seasoned with salt. Deli roast beef and turkey breast are often cooked with salt. Marie's comments... *well seasoned* is a euphemism for *too much sodium - waaaaay too much sodium.*

Just because a food is low fat, low sugar, diet, organic or natural, doesn't mean it will be low in sodium. In fact, diet foods usually have MORE sodium which will result in fluid retention. Read the labels.

The Rebel Rule-
If it comes in a box, a package, a can or is fast food...
it has waaaaaay too much sodium in it.

Sodium And Over-The-Counter Medications
Medications can be another unexpected source of sodium in the diet. For example, just two Alka Seltzer tablets contain 1064mg of sodium. Check with your doctor concerning the use of seltzers (Alka Seltzer, Bromo Seltzer), antacids, laxatives, bicarbonate of soda, pain relievers and other preparations.

What Do Food Labels Tell About Sodium Content?
If a nutrition label is not available, you can check the ingredient statement for the presence of salt or other sodium compounds. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, but since the specific weights aren't listed, it only gives you a rough idea of the amount of sodium. Your best bet is to buy only those items with a nutrition label.

OK. Now that you know this. Add up all the sodium in the food you eat for just one day. Anything above 2300 mgs - 1 tsp of salt/sodium.. is overload. Now... the next day, try cutting it only 25%. See what you have to do. Your kidneys, liver, and heart... will appreciate it. Come back and tell me how you did!

copyright protection and know that I was lazy and didn't want to write my own thing.. Why re-invent the wheel right? I took this content pretty much directly from the Wegmans' website. Wegmans is an American grocery store. Their content came up even before the American Heart Association pages during my search which is the ultimate source for anything to do with low sodium information.

I DON'T Just Pick on the Men!

Post Halloween Let down?

A couple was invited to a swanky costume party. The Mrs. got a terrible headache and told her husband to go to the party alone.
He being a devoted husband protested, but she argued and said she was going to take some aspirin and go to bed and there was no need for his good time being spoiled by not going.

So he took his costume and away he went. The wife, after sleeping soundly for about an hour, awakened without pain and, as it was still early, decided to go the party.

Since her husband did not know what her costume was, she thought she would have some fun by watching her husband to see how he acted when she was not with him.

She joined the party and soon spotted her husband cavorting around on the dance floor, dancing with every nice woman he could, and copping a little feel here and a little kiss there.

His wife sidled up to him and being a rather seductive babe herself, he left his current partner high and dry and devoted his time to the new babe that had just arrived. She let him go as far as he wished , naturally, since he was her husband.

Finally, he whispered a little proposition in her ear and she agreed.
So off they went to one of the cars and had a quickie.
Just before unmasking at midnight, she slipped away, went home, put the costume away and got into bed, wondering what kind of explanation he would make for his behavior.

She was sitting up reading when he came in, and she asked what kind of a time he had. He said: 'Oh, the same old thing. You know I never have a good time when you're not there.'
- 'Did you dance much ?'
- 'I'll tell you, I never even danced one dance. When I got there, I met Pete, Bill Brown and some other guys, so we went into the den and played poker all evening.

But you're not going to believe what happened to the guy I loaned my costume to.......'

Friday Funny!

On their wedding night, the young bride approached her new husband and asked for $20.00 for their first lovemaking encounter. In his highly aroused state, her husband readily agreed. This scenario was repeated each time they made love for more than 30 years, with him thinking that it was a cute way for her to afford new clothes and other incidentals that she needed

Arriving home around noon one day, she was surprised to find her husband in a very drunken state. During the next few minutes, he explained that his employer was going through a process of corporate downsizing, and he had been let go. It was unlikely that, at the age of 59, he'd be able to find another position that paid anywhere near what he'd been earning, and therefore, they were financially ruined.

Calmly, his wife handed him a bankbook, which showed more than thirty years of steady deposits and interest totaling nearly $1 million. Then she showed him certificates of deposits issued by the bank, which were worth over $2 million, and informed him that they were one of the largest depositors in the bank. She explained that for the more than three decades she had 'charged' him for sex, these holdings had multiplied And these were the results of her savings and investments.

Faced with evidence of cash and investments worth over $3 million, her husband was so astounded he could barely speak, but finally he found his voice and blurted out, 'If I'd had any idea what you were doing, I would have given you all my business!'

That's when she shot him.

You know, sometimes, men just don't know when to keep their mouths shut !

Thirteen on Thursday

13 things I've overheard
or been told in the last 13 days.

1. She must have the flexibility of a pole dancer. I don't know why she puts up with that jackass husband. He'd have been history years ago!
2. This is my mom. She's a librarian. She's really kind of bookative.
3. If Marie can't find it, I don't think any one can. She knows more search engines than any one should.
4. Your mother made this casserole. It has too much pepper in it. I won't eat it. ( guess who said this!)
5. I love coming to your house for food. It's always different and delicious. (Take THAT SU!)
6. My friends come over and want to talk to my mom before they come see me. She even offers them a glass of wine now. It's kind of cool... in a creepy sort of way.
7. No... Marie isn't interested in going to your party with me.
8. She usually wears a costume but you know how it goes. Some years are better than others. The year she wore the witch costume and took out her false tooth was like... too much. Scared half the kids around here. My friends still talk about. I thought we should move after that.
9. Well... my mom at least knows how to dress most days. My dad... well... he's kinda boring and like so 1980s.
10. We worry about her.. she talks more and more like our grandfather everyday. We have to find her a good home.
11. Our library is quite unique. Our librarian really doesn't behave like most librarians. We like that.
12. We put her in the back row in the middle of alto section so she doesn't throw of the sopranos. ( this from the cantor at my church!)
13. Don't call my mom a MILF! You creep!