My younger cousin, Bug, is more like a little sister to me than a cousin. We hang out, watch movies, eat junk food, and tell each other just about everything. I like to think that I'm a bit of a mentor for her, especially since she started working for me a couple years ago. Just like a little sister, she irritates the bejeezus out of me sometimes, but I love her with all my heart and wouldn't trade her for the world. Just like a big sister, I mother her sometimes, but she claims she still loves me, and I think that's pretty special.
Today we're working together and as she sits beside me, playing on her iPhone and completely oblivious to the fact that I'm writing this (we just finished putting away a huge truck; we've earned a break!), it strikes me just how lucky I am to have her around. Thanks, Bug :) We may harass each other, pick on each other and drive each other bat crap crazy sometimes, but I wouldn't have it any other way!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
A wonderful break from the norm
Shopping with BBS and the monkeys, followed by some one-on-one shopping with Miss Thing. Ice cream with Miss Thing and Mom. Play time with Doll Baby and Schmo. All leading up to a great dinner with awesome girls. Thanks to all involved for making this the best day off I've had in a long time!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Dinner
I had dinner with my parents and grandparents (my mom's parents) last night. My grandpa isn't in great health (he's 91, so he's in great health for his age, he's just OLD!) but he was in a great mood and it was so good to see him like that. He smiled, he laughed, and most importantly, when they were leaving he leaned in and told my mom he loves her. I have such incredible memories of my grandparents growing up, but the older he gets, but grumpier he gets and it was so great to have such a good evening with him. I hope there are many more to come!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Conversation with my employees
Employee #1: "I can't wait to get off work to go camping."
Employee #2: "My mom is in town, so we're all going to have dinner together tonight."
Me: "I'm exhausted. I can't wait to go home, vacuum the couch and lay down to watch a movie."
I know it's ridiculous that sweeping the couch is part of my relaxing evening, but let's be honest, if having a clean couch meant I had to give up Wolfey, I'd take my furry couch any day of the week!
Employee #2: "My mom is in town, so we're all going to have dinner together tonight."
Me: "I'm exhausted. I can't wait to go home, vacuum the couch and lay down to watch a movie."
I know it's ridiculous that sweeping the couch is part of my relaxing evening, but let's be honest, if having a clean couch meant I had to give up Wolfey, I'd take my furry couch any day of the week!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Is it bed time yet?
Karaoke was awesome. Unfortunately I didn't get home until later than I usually stay out (around midnight) and had to get up for work at 6:30 this morning. And Wolfey woke me up at 2:30 barking. Needless to say, I'm dragging today. Almost time to get off work and I can't wait to go home and crash on my couch!
Friday, May 25, 2012
I Want You to Want Me
Professor Wordsmith once told me the thing he misses most about being married is knowing that he is wanted. He said he doesn't really miss his ex, and especially doesn't miss her drama, but he misses the feeling of being sure that there is someone out there who is thinking of him, missing him, and wanting to be with him. But I digress.
I want you to want me. You know, the song by Cheap Trick? I love that song! More importantly, the monkeys love that song. When Buddy was born, Miss Thing had a hard time dealing with the fact that she was no longer the center of the universe. If she felt like we were giving Buddy too much attention, she'd cry, "I want you!" You know, that pathetic little kid cry where they seem so sad it just makes your heart melt. At first it was sweet. Then it got a little old. Then it got to be annoying. So I taught her that song..."I want you to want me. I need you to need me. I love you to love me. I'm begging you to beg me!" I could go on, but I think you get the point. Buddy is now 10 years old and that song is still "Aunt Karen's song" and every time it comes on, all the kids dance and sing along. And every time it comes on, I'm reminded how lucky I am that I will always know there is someone out there who is thinking of me, missing me, and wanting to be with me.
BBS and I are going to karaoke tonight. Guess what I'll be singing? ;)
I want you to want me. You know, the song by Cheap Trick? I love that song! More importantly, the monkeys love that song. When Buddy was born, Miss Thing had a hard time dealing with the fact that she was no longer the center of the universe. If she felt like we were giving Buddy too much attention, she'd cry, "I want you!" You know, that pathetic little kid cry where they seem so sad it just makes your heart melt. At first it was sweet. Then it got a little old. Then it got to be annoying. So I taught her that song..."I want you to want me. I need you to need me. I love you to love me. I'm begging you to beg me!" I could go on, but I think you get the point. Buddy is now 10 years old and that song is still "Aunt Karen's song" and every time it comes on, all the kids dance and sing along. And every time it comes on, I'm reminded how lucky I am that I will always know there is someone out there who is thinking of me, missing me, and wanting to be with me.
BBS and I are going to karaoke tonight. Guess what I'll be singing? ;)
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Playing healthy-eating catch up
The dog had pork, brown rice and apples for breakfast today (I had Frosted Mini Wheats. I couldn't resist!). For lunch I had a salad and for an afternoon I had an apple. For dinner we're having fish (salmon?). I think I've nearly made up for falling flat on my face last night!
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