The things she says, pt 500

Monday.

After we leave gymnastics, I always ask the girls "What was the best thing you did tonight? And what did you do best?". Meaning, of course, what their favorite thing was and what they felt they did the best. Oftentimes, the answers are not what I expect!!

The girls had worked floor, vault, and then H went to beam while A went to bars. I asked my usual question of "What was the best thing you did tonight?"

A tells me "Uhhh.... beam."

I said, " Did you DO beam? Hey, you didn't DO beam, stinker!"

She says "EXACTLY! That's why it was the best!"


Wednesday.

Today is S's birthday. He is four. Combine gymnastics with dinner out (McDonald's), cake at home, and opening presents, and it makes for a late bedtime. Both the girls are dealing with colds and both were grumpy.

I went through at about 9:30pm and told them to close their games and it was lights out. Many protests ensued and H said her nose was stuffy and could I give her something to help clear it out?

We were in the kitchen getting her some Dimetapp when A appeared. I WISH I'd had a camera to capture the look of indignation on her face, but I didn't!!

She stood there, glared at me, and announced loudly, "MOM! I'm sick."

And then she turned to look right at me and followed up with, "SICK OF HAVING TO GO TO BED!!!"

I KNOW I should have given her hell for her flippant attitude, but it's REALLY hard to do that when you are choking back laughter!! I managed to tell her to GO TO BED and then had to go laugh in the other room. She's a mess!!

Family Reunion Joy

R's family reunion is coming up.

I hate these at the best of times - lemme tell you, sitting in a hotel room with the kids while everyone else golfs isn't exactly fun - but this year is even worse.

Cuz it's in Memphis.

Except not Memphis, Tennessee.

Nope, it's in Memphis, TX.

Where, you ask? There's a Memphis in Texas??

Oh yeah, and let me tell you what a rocking place it is! Population 2400 with a median male income of $24K and a median female income of $18K.

Trying to make the best of it, I googled it, looking for area attractions. Guess what came up in the list?

"Hugh's Funeral Home".

I understand people are dying to see it. (sorry, I could not help myself)

I simply cannot wait to go.