Some folks.

mommyeverafter — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:58:32 +0000

This is the story of some folks.
You see, during times of great change or excitement, some folks handle their feelings (of being anxious, overwhelmed, excited, ill-prepared) by doing things like making lists, crafting spreadsheets,
seeking therapy
or running Marathons.
Some folks, when faced with an upcoming vacation and big move
that just so happen to be happening back to back
(like back2back. There isn’t even enough room between the vacation and move to justify hitting the space bar.)
do things like making checklists,
delegating,
planning and packing.
And some folks,
some other folks…
do this.

Agonizing over colors. Colors of things like future vacation nails and future house walls.
So the moral of this story is this:
Some folks are sensible, organized, calm and cool.
Some folks have perspective.
Some folks are decisive and deliberate and maybe even (appropriately) drugged.
And others,
well, others,
are yours truly.
(or as I am now known on the street, “White Diamond or Iced Cube Gray?!?!”)
The end.
Five Minutes Later…
I think I’m going with White Diamond. But check back with me tomorrow.

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Crazy Things Can Happen, as Told Through Crappy Cell Phone Photography

mommyeverafter — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:51:50 +0000

When you become a parent, crazy things can happen.
For instance,
when you are up too late,
and slightly delirious,

You may decide to shop online, for clothing that your baby will fit into in
oh, about a year and a half.
***
Another crazy thing that can happen,
is when you go to Target,
for essentials,
like diapers,
and soap,
and chocolate soy milk,
and your baby just so happens to be named for your favorite Disney Princess,

this is bound to happen.
***
And, let us not forget,
that when you and your husband go to the mall,
and park in the lot by the Neiman Marcus children’s section,
you are at risk for this happening…

***
And this is just what happens to parents.
If you are lucky enough to, some day, become a grandparent, I hear it can be even worse.
Like today, when my mom called me to tell me that she got the baby a little gift….
….for when she turns four. Or five.
An embroidered muff, to wear with her winter coat.
Because, as my mom said, “It’s what every little girl needs.”
She really did say that.
Yes, crazy things can happen.
And guess what?
I love every single crazy one of them.

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