Thanks for all the amazing, lovely emails and comments regarding my little bug. I “BLUV” you ALL. (Thanks, Backpacking Dad. You are all kinds of awesome for inventing that term.)
For his birthday, we took the boys to see Kung Fu Panda (AWESOME) and Iron Man (Also awesome, although not QUITE as awesome as the first movie’s awesomeness. Just so you know.) We also had a lovely dinner all together and talked about Matthew and just had a good day.
Ok, I did snot and cry off and on a lot and had a really tight and heavy chest the whole weekend, but I try very hard to have a joyous day on his birthday because that is what it WAS. Sunday, I pretty much curled up in a ball but emerged to have a relaxing game night with my little circle of good friends.
Today was a hellishly busy day, though.
I am SOOOOOOO close to having my house running the way I want it. SOOOOOOO close. I worked and ran my heiny off all day and also managed to have a good time with my boys, too. They are still uber excited to organize their little spaces, so they were good workers for their mom today.
After all the running and shopping and sorting and organizing, I looked up at the clock I realized that I only had 30 minutes to shower and style my hair for the beginning of my dress rehearsals for Throughly Modern Millie!
CRAP!
I learned earlier in the day that I am not being wigged (GAH!) and that I would have to come up with my own styling. UM????? I am no expert in hairdo’s from 1922, yo!
Still, I have done 20’s shows before so I Googled, showered, combed, parted, gelled, pinned and PRAYED that it would work out. I chose to do a low bun with fingerwaves on either side of my face and a diamond hair clip. The good thing is that this way, the finger waves hide the mic that is taped to the side of my face.
It is a ROUGH execution (you know, because I had about 15 minutes to get it done before I had to leave) butI think when all was said and done it was ok. I’ll clean it up and play with the whole look before opening night. I am just trying not to freak that once again I am in a dress WITH NO SLEEVES! Dude, my arms suckasuckaSUCK. Oh, well…I’ll just learn to embrace it. Sigh.
I like my stole. I call it, “Chewbacca”.
I only have one other change in this show and that is when I am trying to play a “Teenage orphan”. Muzzy doesn’t play the ingenue well at ALL. So, I am in this ridiculous wig with big hair bows and I wear the same costume Milly wears at the beginning. (How stoked am I that I fit into the dang thing. She’s 18 and has legs that go on forever.)
I do ok in this role but to be funnier I really should be about 15-20 years older, 30-50 lbs. heaver and black. Beggars can’t be choosers, right? Since I don’t have the age, ect. I choose to glam it up. It works, but again, it just isn’t as visually funny. (Although watching me try and dance? THAT is pretty damn hilarious my friends. Movement was always my weak point regarding the stage.)
So, there you are.
I open Thursday, the 19th.
I’ll letcha know how it goes.






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Backpacking Dads last blog post..The Language Moms
ok…your arms look fine to me, but you back is just awesome! i have a thing for backs. i know…i’m weird. love the hairdo too!
natalies last blog post..Why we live in Turkey.
Good job on the 1922 hair! I wish I lived close, so I could come watch the show.
glittersmamas last blog post..My Current Favorite Pictures of Glitter
Serious hot. Serious mad hair skillz…
HRHs last blog post..Come visit me…
you look fabulous! truly. amazing. break a leg and have a blast!
Katies last blog post..date night
I’m so glad you had a good time with your family. Hugs to you!
You look amazing!! I really want to leave my kids at home with Hubby and come see you perform…it is a long trip for me but I would love to see you!
Can you email me the dates you are performing?
Connies last blog post..STOMP!
you look great! Love the dress! Wish I could come see the play, it sounds like it will be a great one!
heathers last blog post..Weird Foods
Your hair is perfect! I can’t believe you did that in 15 minutes. And the last picture of you dressed up as a “teenager” is so cute, I love it. I wish I could come see you in the play, I know you’ll be wonderful!
just mes last blog post..First for me
You are stunning
SparklieSunShines last blog post..Philadelphia Pride 2008
You look astonishingly beautiful. That dress is a keepah! And the necklace? WANT.
witchypoos last blog post..Ask Witchypoo: Cyber Energy and the Afterlife
I’d be so screwed if I had to style my own hair for something like this. I am hair-incompetent! You look awesome though, you’re so photogenic! (Even when you’re posting those pics where you say you look bad!)
Jill – GlossyVeneers last blog post..Marathon Monday #1
Oh my freakin’ god, you are gorgeous!!! You did all that in only a little amount of time? You are my idol.
Alecias last blog post..Frustration in a can
You look so fantastic! I’d never be able to make my hair look that fantastic in such a short amount of time. You’ve got some serious skillz! Break a leg! Hope it all goes well.
Sharons last blog post..Vegas, baby!
Uh, I want your necklace. Now. Please. Trade free Diet Coke for a month for it? ;-)
Summers last blog post..Who wants a peppy little car and matching purse anyway?
I louvre 20’s hairstyles. They are so sleek and glamorous, and I have no idea how to do them.
Sras last blog post..Cursesives
You’re gorgeous!
Hollys last blog post..Go Me!
Looks great!
JoeInVegass last blog post..E Friday
I can’t wait to see you on THURSDAY!!! Yeah!!!
Bridges last blog post..clearing the air
OOOH, we’re so excited!!! I wish I could see it in person, instead of just my imagination.
Camilles last blog post..I Guarantee This WILL Change Your Life…
Sista, you may not like your arms, but they look great to me.
Regardless…WOW. You rock the collarbone thang. Hottie.
Christines last blog post..If I’m not mistaken, today was the first time I kissed a French woman
You look BEEEEUTIFUL!!! I’m sure you’ll be a big hit. I a m only friends with the coolest most talented people so that’s how I know.
Kimberlys last blog post..Highs and Lows
You. Are. So. HAWT. Arms, schmarms. Every inch of you looks GREAT. Absolutely great.
lceels last blog post..31 years is coming
Your arms look killer in that stole picture!
I’d take ‘em!
:)
Gorgeous, mamma!
Danielles last blog post..Potty Mouth, Part II
I am UBER excited! You look great!
Rachel (Louisiana)s last blog post..I should feel guilty…
Hello! Adorable!
Rhis last blog post..Cooking for One: I’m an over-achiever
Oh, how I WISH I could see you perform!
(That’s what she said.)
Will you give us a sampling when we are in SF?
(That’s what she said.)
Angellas last blog post..Relisted
That wig is HOT!
Mellys last blog post..Incredably stupid, but true.
Sweetie, you look HOT! I soooo wish I was there to see you in action!
Ambers last blog post..Mile High Mamas Monday–Teetering on Thin Ice
Good LORD woman, you are gorgeous!!!
I Blov you, too :)
The Over-Thinkers last blog post..And then I sprayed my hair PINK….that it all.
It’s been said, but WOW, you look terrific!
Elizabeths last blog post..Smart Kid
For a 15 min hair do that looks pretty awesome! And what the heck is wrong with your arms? They look perfect to me.
sizzles last blog post..Way To Bowl Me Over, Buddy
I had no idea what the play was about, but when I saw the second picture, I thought “1920s hussey! HUSSEY!” Like the kind I would throw ripe fruit at. Or maybe that was just my mom. Then I read. The play is going to rock.
Dougs last blog post..How do we protect them?
You look GORGEOUS! Seriously, you are a total knock out.
And your arms look great! If you like, I’ll send you a picture of my ham arms and plentiful belly.
Pantss last blog post..Conversation With My Gay Boyfriend
First of all, you look incredible. You did a great job on your hair, and your arms do NOT suckasuckasuck (by the way, I love that word, and I’ve started using it from time to time in conversation-I googled it once, so the thumbs up from the Urban Dictionary comes from me). I think they are fantastical. I wish I lived close so I could come watch you!! The only time I was on stage was for one act plays in junior high-I do miss it, though! It’s so much fun. Good luck with everything!!!
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