I am ALWAYS in a hurry in the mornings, and as sure as my hair is blonde one of the following things is 100% guaranteed to happen: A) I get behind a painfully slow car whose engine has less horsepower than a music box and makes EVERY turn I make on a one lane road B) TRAINS. I used to like them. Now I fear them. C) A garbage/recycling/chicken/cotton truck blocks my racing path. And to make matters worse school is now back in session, adding an immeasurable and unpredictable amount of time to my already dreaded morning commute.
One morning last week I was running late after a frantic session of looking for my keys. Here I am pulling in the parking lot...
Once I got to work I slid in the back door, tip toed to my desk, and turned on my computer..."SAFE!" I thought...until my computer played an obnoxiously unnecessary, incredibly loud, log-in fanfare. As if to say...
"ATTENTION EVERYONE!!! KATHARINE IS LATE TODAY!!! I REPEAT: KATHARINE IS LATE TODAY!!!"
UGH! Last time I checked I don't need a triumphant 20th century fox production during my least favorite time of the day. Thanks a lot. Note to self: computers are like speakers in a boring meeting; they are best left on mute.
So, so true...
Last Saturday morning I was getting ready to leave the house when I realized my pocketbook was nowhere to be found. We searched high and low- no luck. That's when my mother- who could find a single paper clip on a hoarders episode- said, "Do you think you left it at church?"
I had been at church the previous evening practicing music for Sunday, so this was a definite and frightening possibility. With no make-up on and sporting a DHS Hoop Zone basketball shirt I hastily drove to First Baptist, which is probably the only time in my life I have prayed not to be seen in a church.
Sure enough, there sitting by the organ in all its glory was my sweet little, faithful pocketbook. Funny enough, FBC sleepovers are one of my favorite past times. It's a good thing my pocketbook got to experience one first hand. Leave it to me...
Here we are safely back at home. I hope you enjoyed your stay at the First Baptist hotel.
Right after this quaint reunion I rushed off to a recording studio session, stopping at Burger King on the way. Along with my lunch I ordered a large water, and $1.00 was added to the screen. Huh??
I get up to the window and say, "Excuse me, there must be some mistake. I don't want bottled Aquafina; just a cup of ice and water."
"For water???"
'Yes, ma'am."
$$$$
Well, Holy Heavens. Public Service Announcement, folks: Burger King either serves Holy water, or syphons it directly from a waterfall in Fiji. Are you kidding me???
Burger King headquarters
Jamie and Chris came over one night last week for dinner and fun.
She specifically requested my carrots!
After our meal we played a drawing game. It was SO. MUCH. FUN! And, for the record, unbelievably random. Some of the featured artists hard at work:
Our showcase (SC museum, beware):
1) Draw a ninja fighting a banana.
2) Draw a lollipop and a candy bar having a conversation.
3) Draw an animal with a dinosaur head, a pig body, and ice cream cone feet ???
4) Draw an alien swimming in jello pudding. I was pretty proud of my little guy.
5) Draw a blinged-out fly (naturally mine would have a crown...)
6) Draw a scarecrow afraid of birds.
7) Draw a frog on top of an airplane with a cape.
(Ryan claimed his frog flew off in the wind, leaving only the cape.)
I actually won this game!!! 1: Katharine 396: everyone else. Here I am with my winning drawings : D
(...and wearing one of Jay's shirts. Half the time he sees me I'm clothed in one of his intellectual institution tees.)
I loovvveeee JAMIE!!!
Ryan also came home one afternoon with this DVD...
The workout program's name could not possibly be more accurate. Within 30 seconds of the torturous routine I couldn't feel my calves and was hallucinating. By the end I was flailing around in desperation and even making up my own moves...
Warning: do not participate in this workout if you are a human. It is strictly for the supernatural only.
And while we're on the out-of-the-ordinary subject: every day I meet with numerous people, and last week I came across a sweet, dear receptionist who gave all of us blondes "the stereotype." Bless her heart. Have you ever looked in someone's eyes and thought that the wheel was turning but the hamster was out to lunch? Well, this poor hamster had taken a one way ticket to Pluto, never to return.
But just to prove that I have a heart I will admit that I have my moments, too....like this past week when Autrey told Ryan he was parking at church with his window rolled down and "a crate myrtle got him right on the shirt."
"Oh, no!" I said, "He got pooped on???"
Crate myrtle...crane...I don't know what I was thinking. Obviously I wasn't.
Today marks (unfortunately) the end of a WONDERFUL long weekend. Jay and my grandparents were in Dillon for one last weekend with him before he leaves for Houston. (Ryan and his brother had planned a Lake Murray trip months ago, so he stayed in Columbia). You can bet your britches that I had an action packed, non stop itinerary for everyone here. : D
One item on our schedule was watching this movie:
It was SUCH a wonderful, heartwarming, family movie. I loved everything about it- the animals, the story line, everything. You should DEFINITELY see it!!!
Jay and Papa fixing the clock...gives new meaning to a "grandfather clock."
Dinner time!! Please excuse the kitchen in redecorating phase. Paint color is TBA.
I moved the flower arrangement in Jay's chair to await his return. HAHAHA, little things like this that can send me into a hysterical laughing fit. Am I really 27?
For dessert we had a Happy Anniversary/welcome Nanny & Papa/farewell Jay cake. Mama and Daddy celebrated their 32nd Anniversary this week, and Jay is getting ready to leave for Houston until November.
Can you guess who made the cake and put a mountain of sugary candy on top?
Oh, how I LOVE my grandparents!!!
And this guy is pretty cool, too : ) I love him SO much!
Signs I made to commemorate the occasion:
In case you are wondering, below was my inspiration for the signs. I heard about this cake from Wal-Mart a few years ago and thought it was HILARIOUS. Here's how the conversation between the customer and the employee likely went:
"What words you want on your cake, ma'am?"
"Best wishes, Suzanne," and underneath that, "We will miss you."
This frosting faux pas has been a running joke ever since...
We also played some fun family games. I'd say 70% of our game time is spent doubling over laughing. An example: write down your favorite high school memories. Forget things like football games, pep rallies, and Christmas break. Papa wrote, "Guest band conductor." HAHAHA!!! Can you imagine that applying today? Hilarious...and also one of the reasons why we love him and Nanny so much.
Be thankful for the time that you have with your family. There are many daily things that can get us down in the dumps, but if we have a consistently thankful and gracious attitude we'll be able to focus on the things that make us happy. This morning in particular I was thankful for Nanny's good eye. As I was hugging them goodbye before heading to church she noticed something "funny" on my shirt- mind you I had already gone to music practice this morning.
Behold this glorious sticker that I was wearing. "Oh, Nanny, my shirt is monogrammed," I said, "M stands for Moody..."
Few things make me happier than having all of my family together. I take no moments for granted and want to remember everything, which is why I'm constantly taking pictures, documenting everything, and planning fun things to do. I will miss Jay terribly until November (I counted 94 days until I'll see him again!). Please pray for him to have a safe trip back to Houston this week. And on that note, if I can pray for anything on your behalf, please let me know and it will be done.
As for now I will be taking care of a sunburned Ryan who hurt his rib while tubing this weekend...
Until next time, my loves!
