There have been years in the past when Halloween has fallen on a Sunday, and due to some sort of unwritten Blue Law, communities in our area have endorsed Trick-or-Treating on Saturday instead. I get that.
But, dear neighbors, this is not one of those years. Halloween is Monday. Which makes tonight just a regular old night. And just like I didn't ring your doorbell and demand food last Thursday when I was hungry and Ben was on call and there was nothing to eat in my house but soup - you should really consider paying me the same respect.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Not sure this was what Lance had in mind.
As we sat in Atlanta traffic headed to a most beautiful wedding ceremony this past weekend, Amanda pointed out that the woman crossing the street was wearing a yellow "Live Strong" bracelet. And smoking a cigarette. Sigh.
Trouble
We've got trouble. And that starts with T and that rhymes with C and that stands for CANDY. (Sorry for shameless musical reference). Today I bought 3 bags of Halloween candy . . . between Lola and Ben - we will be be lucky if any remains to actually distribute next Monday night.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Happy Halloween
We went to "Boo at the Zoo" on Friday night - a local Halloween event for kids under 5 and Lola's first official experience with Trick-or-Treating. Saturday morning, her first words upon waking up were, "Trickertreet. More candy?" We've created a monster.
An Open Letter to left-lane cruisers
Dear fellow drivers of the I-85 corridor between the Georgia state line and Anderson, SC,
Allow me to explain how this stretch of highway should work (and furthermore, how ALL similar stretches of highway should work). The left lane is generally considered a "passing" lane. If you use it effectively - you will never find yourself in a position where there are no cars in front of you and yet a line of cars (many flashing their brights or following precariously close) behind you. If you do find yourself in that situation, it's probably time to head on over to the right lane and allow those of us with a destination and a desire to get there to pass on through.
Very sincerely.
Allow me to explain how this stretch of highway should work (and furthermore, how ALL similar stretches of highway should work). The left lane is generally considered a "passing" lane. If you use it effectively - you will never find yourself in a position where there are no cars in front of you and yet a line of cars (many flashing their brights or following precariously close) behind you. If you do find yourself in that situation, it's probably time to head on over to the right lane and allow those of us with a destination and a desire to get there to pass on through.
Very sincerely.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The Hungry Little Caterpillar
We took Lola to lunch at Strossner's today (a little bakery/cafe in town). I splurged and got her own kid's meal, which I instantly regretted as she refused to touch any of it. We finished up our own meals and I got a to-go box and packed up Lola's lunch to take home. Right as we were ready to go, Lola decided she was ready to try a bite of her lunch. Apparently everything looks better jammed into a clear plastic to-go container.
She then proceeded to eat:
an entire grilled cheese sandwich
a cup of fruit
a cheese cracker
a slice of toasted garlic bread
a pickle
a full-sized cookie
and approximately 16 ounces of apple juice
She then proceeded to eat:
an entire grilled cheese sandwich
a cup of fruit
a cheese cracker
a slice of toasted garlic bread
a pickle
a full-sized cookie
and approximately 16 ounces of apple juice
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