I was walking with my family in the store after making birthday purchases for the boys. Their birthday’s are a month apart so they are both getting new bikes and “Rock Band” for the wii.
On the way out of the store, James was walking beside me. He made an over-exaggerated yawn, stretched and put his arm around me. Then made a triumphant “Yes! Cha-Ching!” motion with his arm and fist.
I raised my eyebrow questioningly and gave him a “What was THAT?!” look that I have gotten so good at since birthing him almost 12 years ago.
“I’m practicing, Mom. I want to have smooth moves in my dating years.”
Duh. Because THAT should have TOTALLY occurred to me.
***
Getting 13 hours of solid sleep and having my dad be ok has helped tremendously. I also finally looked at the Community Keynote Speaker list and was very happy to see Casey, Mr. Lady, Heather B. ,Y and The Bloggess,on the list.
To them, I say:
CONGRATULATIONS! I have expressed my adoration for all of you and love your guts. I hope you also know that I AM happy for you. I just had a nuclear disaster of a couple of days and needed to explode cry and get my shiz back together. (Yes, I said “Shiz”. I think I used up my entire potty mouth quota for the year in that previous post.)
The good news is all that crying made me lose 6 lbs. Sweet.
I hope my rant (if you saw it) didn’t make you uncomfortable. If it did, I’m sorry. I plan on tackling you all at BlogHer. Just so you know.
‘Nough said.
Marilyn says:
Oooh, do NOT tell my 8 year old that you just got Rock Band. He is killing us with his anvil sized (and shaped) hints about wanting to have this. Child is FIXATED.
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July 10th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
hillary says:
I think that James will be a very successful dater if perfects his smooth moves and maybe actually says “Yes! Cha-Ching!” instead of just motioning it.
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July 10th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
jubilee says:
Not that you need MY permission, but rant and vent when you need to. We’ll still be here . . .
And I am glad your dad is doing better.
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July 10th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
rachel says:
That makes me giggle
I love that he’s practicing on you. Speaks so very highly of y’all’s relationship. What a darlin’.
Wish I could be there at BlogHer with y’all. Good luck and God Bless darlin’.
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July 10th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Izzy says:
Cha-ching…rofl
Have a blast at Blogher. Your first time is always the best
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July 10th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
heather says:
not if I tackle you first!
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July 10th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Camille says:
Your rant didn’t make me uncomfortable.
I always thought that I’d prefer raising boys to girls, but maybe I should re-think that, if they’re gonna be hitting on me all the time!!
Camilles last blog post..{I Met Loralee and All I Got Was a Low Self-Esteem}
July 11th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Michelle says:
Just got back after a couple of days away, so only just read about your week. Am so glad you had 13 hours sleep, and am glad your Dad’s doing ok. Rant and rave all you want, it’s your blog, and we can love you through it all
July 11th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Kate says:
Glad to hear you got your shiz together.
Shiz.. I like that.
Kates last blog post..Life Is Good
July 11th, 2008 at 6:25 am
SparklieSunShine says:
I’m glad your feeling better.
Your quotes from your sons always crack me up. I love it.
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July 11th, 2008 at 7:46 am
lceel says:
I never thought of practicing ’smooth moves’ on Mom. Perhaps that’s why I never really had any ’smooth moves’. Not that I’m clumsy or anything, because I’m not. It’s just that I used to get slapped, punched and pinched a lot. A Lot.
July 11th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Nilsa says:
Doesn’t it feel good when the shiz comes together. Nothing wrong with that!
July 11th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Smilf says:
OMG, I am laughing so hard right now at your son. Hilarious!
Glad to hear you are feeling better. I was in tears at your post about your baby boy and I cannot imagine you being rejected. Period.
Smilfs last blog post..SMILF: WTF Friday
July 11th, 2008 at 9:40 am
elizabeth says:
Sheesh, I got three little boys. I can’t wait!
That is cute that he was practicing on you. Makes you wonder where he got the idea for “smooth moves”, though. Teehee. Was it your husband?
Glad you dad is better and your shiz is together. Nothing beats feeling alright.
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July 11th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Rachel (Louisiana) says:
I’m SO glad you’re feeling better. It makes me happier than I can say.
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July 11th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Angella says:
Bring on the tackle, sweetness.
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July 11th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Christine says:
I am glad you’re feeling better…I am impressed you were brave enough to try.
I have a hard time reading them out loud to my husband.
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July 11th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Melain says:
I love you.
*BigBlogHug*
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July 11th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Krista says:
Hi there. I just stumbled onto your post “Her”. I just wanted to tell you that I thought that it was…I don’t know, I’m not sure what the word is. Amazing, heart wrenching, uplifting, wonderful…..I don’t know. I just wanted to let you know.
July 11th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
moosh in indy. says:
Yeah, but now you went and gave yourself herpes. Shame shame.
xoxo
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July 13th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Redneck Mommy says:
Holy crappers! I’ve missed a ton of stuff in your life.
Your gonna have to rub yer herpes all over me next week and fill me in.
Smooches!
July 13th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Auds at Barking Mad says:
When I can remember (and honestly, with a toddler and a teenager (on her way to college) two cats, a puppy, a million dust bunnies and a partridge in a pear tree, I dont get the time to comment out here as much as I would like. And reading lately has been sporadic at best.
Your dad was headed into surgery the last I read…glad to hear he made it through fine.
I have eighteen year old and fifteen year old sons and I laughed out loud when I read about him trying a move out on his mom…for practice! Brilliant!
July 13th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Auds at Barking Mad says:
When I can remember (and honestly, with a toddler and a teenager (on her way to college) two cats, a puppy, a million dust bunnies and a partridge in a pear tree, I dont get the time to comment out here as much as I would like. And reading lately has been sporadic at best.
Your dad was headed into surgery the last I read…glad to hear he made it through fine.
I have eighteen year old and fifteen year old sons and I laughed out loud when I read about him trying a move out on his mom…for practice! Brilliant!
Auds at Barking Mads last blog post..Showdowns and Strawberries
July 13th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Auds at Barking Mad says:
Sleep deprivation much? My last comment made ZERO sense!
I meant to say that with a teen and toddler…
And I meant that I laughed out loud when I read about YOUR SON trying out a move on his mom.
I really hope the imp sleeps through tonight or I might as well pack it in! *lol* Perhaps I should have just kept reading and saved my comments for a more lucid moment.
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July 13th, 2008 at 6:59 pm