A Neighborly Exchange

Me "Hello _________. I see you listed your house, where are you moving?"

Her "We're going to Wisconsin, my husband's job" blah, blah, blah. "You know, I saw you last week walking in your yard and I was so surprised, you looked so beautiful, your hair, your face, and you were looking so slender." "I thought you lost so much weight!" "And then I see that is not you at all, it is your sister." "She is beautiful, and so thin!"

Me (invisible thought bubble above my head) Did she just say you are fat? I'm fat. Yes, she essentially just said that she initially confused me with my much thinner sister. I'm fat.

Me "Yes, that was my younger sister." "She was here visiting with my mom a few weeks ago."

Her "Oh, yes, I realize now that could not have been you."

Me (invisible thought bubble above my head) No, that wasn't me, does she realize what she just said? She is totally malfunctioning right now. I'm fat. She doesn't get it. I'm fat. Just smile, say a few more pleasantries and walk your big lard butt into the house. I'm fat. What is the deal with people and me? I am fat.

Me "Well, I hope you are able to sell your home quickly and that your move goes smoothly, we'll be sorry to see you leave." "Take care."

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Sometimes, it just takes the honest, forthright observation of somebody I barely know to be the impetus to change my eating and exercise habits. Thanks, neighbor.

Fun at Thunder Over Louisville

"Mom, this rocks!"

A Father and Child Reunion is Only a Motion Away

A Father and Son Reunion

All Hail Spring Break 2007

Yesterday, around 6:30, a huge hail storm blew through and I, being "the guy" in the relationship, knew we needed to get outside and attempt to cover the car so that it wouldn't sustain any damage. Ruler of the Roost passively watched me run out with beach towels in hand. He finally hobbled over to the doorway and proceeded to laugh at me as I attempted (unsuccessfully) to cover the car with towels. All the boys were now laughing at me as I ran soaking wet back into the garage. (At least my car, the one that matters, was under cover).

It's been that kind of week here.

A little poem...

The eldest came home with this little diddy. I wish I had a scanner so that you could see his accompanying artwork.



Summer

Summer is a wonderful time
We run, jump and climb

I like to swim in the pool
I think its really really cool

I like to go to the zoo
I like it when the dairy cows moo

Summer is the best time of the year
Except for deer


(we had talked a few days ago about hunting season)