And now for an update on my life that does not revolve around Harry Potter (well, really, Neville Longbottom - I've never really liked Harry)
•A couple weeks ago I went to Chicago to see my brother. Things haven't been going well with his job situation, so my parents and I went to visit, which was nice. We only had the weekend, so we drove down Saturday (my dad and I had front row tickets to the Twins game Friday night, so we couldn't leave then [but of course it then poured down rain so we didn't get to see the game anyway]), had supper with my brother, hung out for a little bit, then drove home on Sunday. We also hit 6 antique stores (my parents hit one more while I was at the hotel on Saturday), which of course was fascinating, but considering that my dad is an addict, I knew that would happen. And I did find a treasure for Hobbitsister, so it wasn't completely wasted.
•The weekend after that, Kimberly came! I hadn't seen her for 8 years and had never met her little people, so it was very exciting (oh yeah, and Josh was here, too). I couldn't get off work, so we only really had Saturday afternoon, but we did get to spend some time together, and we hit Ikea, where she bought me a very cute coffee cup. And not only is it cute, I'll think of her every time I use it. :) It also was nice to see someone from Bible school, seeing as I had been going through withdrawal lately.
•Then, last weekend, I got to go to Chelleybutton's to not just see Harry Potter, but to spend time with her and Autosmiler. I love doing that. My mom saw pictures from that weekend and said it was the most relaxed and happy she had seen me in a long time. I think that was in part because it was just plain fun, but also because for the first time this year I got to actually do something I wanted to do. Tacoma didn't work out when I wanted it to. I didn't get to go to that game in Seattle. I didn't get to go to a game in Kansas City. I didn't get to go on my date with Michael Cuddyer. And there were other things, I believe. I hadn't gotten to go to anything I was hoping to. But here, finally, I got to get out and have fun. (Not that it wasn't fun to have Kimberly here, I loved that!, but it wasn't me going anywhere, and I still had to work, which is not fun.) We three also stopped by another friend's and got to meet her baby, which was nice.
•Last night I babysat at Slip Aunt's, an almost 2-month-old, a two-year-old, and a three-year-old. I still don't like babies, no matter how cute they are, and the other two were very energetic (but good), so once again I have a confirmation that I don't want little people. But that's okay. After Slip Aunt got home, I stuck around to watch the Twins game, 1) because I love the Twins, and 2) because the Handsome Justin Verlander was pitching for the bad guys. I always say that I want Verlander to pitch well until the 8th inning, then for us to kick his bum, but sadly, we didn't do it this time. He sure is pretty, though.
•The weekend after that, Kimberly came! I hadn't seen her for 8 years and had never met her little people, so it was very exciting (oh yeah, and Josh was here, too). I couldn't get off work, so we only really had Saturday afternoon, but we did get to spend some time together, and we hit Ikea, where she bought me a very cute coffee cup. And not only is it cute, I'll think of her every time I use it. :) It also was nice to see someone from Bible school, seeing as I had been going through withdrawal lately.
•Then, last weekend, I got to go to Chelleybutton's to not just see Harry Potter, but to spend time with her and Autosmiler. I love doing that. My mom saw pictures from that weekend and said it was the most relaxed and happy she had seen me in a long time. I think that was in part because it was just plain fun, but also because for the first time this year I got to actually do something I wanted to do. Tacoma didn't work out when I wanted it to. I didn't get to go to that game in Seattle. I didn't get to go to a game in Kansas City. I didn't get to go on my date with Michael Cuddyer. And there were other things, I believe. I hadn't gotten to go to anything I was hoping to. But here, finally, I got to get out and have fun. (Not that it wasn't fun to have Kimberly here, I loved that!, but it wasn't me going anywhere, and I still had to work, which is not fun.) We three also stopped by another friend's and got to meet her baby, which was nice.
•Last night I babysat at Slip Aunt's, an almost 2-month-old, a two-year-old, and a three-year-old. I still don't like babies, no matter how cute they are, and the other two were very energetic (but good), so once again I have a confirmation that I don't want little people. But that's okay. After Slip Aunt got home, I stuck around to watch the Twins game, 1) because I love the Twins, and 2) because the Handsome Justin Verlander was pitching for the bad guys. I always say that I want Verlander to pitch well until the 8th inning, then for us to kick his bum, but sadly, we didn't do it this time. He sure is pretty, though.
•So basically I've been busy. Busy enough to make this post really long. Sorry about that. Next time I'll try to keep up so you don't get it all at once!
posted by melilotnfosco | 5:27 PM
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We loved seeing you too! It was so great! The kids found the picture of you and Wendy and me in our Bible and were so excited that they now knew who you were/are! And- now I completely believe you when you say your dad is addicted to antique shops! It was very completing somehow, after being friends for 10 years, to go to your house! I can't wait to see you again- only 8 hours!! That feels like nothing now! Next time, though, we'll have to find more time for adult talk!
Hurray for a great weekend with Chelley and AS!! So glad you got to relax and get away and finally do something special.
Is Slip Aunt the one that does fostering? Not that those ages are not totally possible, says the girl who had a very busy few years!
You're totally allowed to not have or want kids. It's not like you actively hate having them around, you just don't want any of your own. Do people make you have to explain? Do I? Oh I hope not! I'll try not to! :)
Wow! Cute!
you have a picture of you and me and wendy in your Bible? i'm flattered. :)
yeah, slip aunt is the one who does foster care. and no, you don't make me explain, but a lot of people think it's horrible that i wouldn't want them. but isn't it better to know i don't before-hand than after-hand?
and yeah, cute. ;)
though sadly he's not as photogenic as one would think
i'm glad you had fun here! i was worried i was really boring for some reason, maybe because i wasn't really into HP until we actually got to the movie theater. i always enjoy seeing you though, especially with autosmiler -- that hasn't happened for a long while! >:D<
it's nice to be busy once in a while :)
Chelley...you weren't really into HP until you got to the theater??? Are you sick or something??? I've noticed there hasn't been an HP Movie post on your page. Not that I know what's going on in the series at all, but it's kind of expected from you you know...
Mel, you've been busy! So glad you got to see Kimberly :-D. Fun! I didn't realize you went to school together--I wasn't quite sure the relationship there.
If you don't want little people of your own, more power to you (although I hope it has nothing to do with my blog! :-D). I will reiterate though that I never liked other peoples' kids until I had my own--your own kids are different. That being said, some of my favorite people are the ones who don't have kids for whatever reason--they make the best "aunts" (and uncles) :-D.
no, it's not because of your blog. :) i like hearing stories about other people's little people. i just don't ever want one for more than 5 hours. they're kind of constant.
actually, we've referred to my nieces before as constance and constantina
whadjabringme?
it's a surprise. i found it in the bathroom of one of the antique stores. maybe it should also be a surgery present.
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