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Bits 'n Bobs, an April Fool's Pop-Up Post
April 01, 2005 | Category:
Well, Jay got me , but good.
Back in the land where I didn't even realize it WAS April Fool's Day, (cuz I am old and unfun. Be warned) it is Bear's last day on Spring Break and I intended to take the day off and make the most of it. But my inbox is going to fall over if I do. And wipe out, maybe, Cincinatti. (Would anyone miss it?)
[Now! In Stereovision! The inbox that ATE Cincinatti! It will make you laugh, it will make you cry!]
Frell me but I am punchy.
So between juggling Bear and work (and doing neither well) I can't think of a single decent Fool's joke to play. Not a one. Festive, festive... hmmm. How about a pop-up entry?
Ready?
Go.
Once upon a time, Princess Helen had a birthday! YAY Helen!!!! The princess has been, quite literally, a light in my life. When things were especially dark, she sent me an antique candle-holder to brighten the way.
This light is now at the center of our dining table. This weekend, it shared the honor with Bear's Eggs until the ham took center stage.
But only after our homemade Egg Hunt. Which was to make up for us missing the town one the weekend before in favor of the marathon shopping trip. And it was all good, because by Easter morning, the crocuses were finally up!
[Memo to whoever has been kissing Mother Nature's fanny to get the great weather lately: Good Job! If you need reinforcements, give me a call.]
This warm sunshine (and spring break from school) has had my son be-freckling himself outside everyday. There's been no sign yet of the junior McBullies that harassed him last Sunday. My sword-wielding Bear has been enjoying the park and keeping an eye out.
He comes running home with his Nunera on his heels, shouting the status report; "Mommy! I didn't see the bullies today and I looked very hard! As soon as I see them I am going to tell them to leave me alone and shout for Elia! OK?"
Meanwhile, I am officially 100% in my new assignment. I have been chipping away quietly at the travel requirements, and may not even have to spend much time in St Louis at all. (Shhhh...)
At the same time, it is review/raise season and it is amazing how liberating it is this year for me to just repeat Bill Murray's deeply wise rallying cry: "It just doesn't matter!" After 4 years of trying to be chief cook, homemaker, primary caretaker, and prima-wanna-executive... I finally reached the point where I drew a line and decided which side I was on. Go ahead, call me "satisfactory". I will waltz to that tune with a smile on my face.
Speaking of smiles, can we talk for a moment about the new member of Stargate, Ben Browder? *pant pant*. (Was that good for you, too?)
As far as CD and I, well, I can't say much about that. But the prayers and good thoughts have sustained me in some very dark hours. It is amazing how much the goodwill of others can make the difference between the darkness and the light.
Have a great weekend, y'all!
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