Technically, this was Halloween week, but I
didn't get any trick or treaters. We did get a pretty cool delivery of
treats and sunstaches in the mail which I most definitely wore to every
meeting. Meanwhile, my mom wrapped full size candy wrapped in
dollar bills - she got decidedly more trick or treaters than I got.
I think I've mentioned Laina's cat Tom
Selleck. https://www.instagram.com/tom_selleck_the_cat/
Well, the real Tom Selleck found out about
Cat Tom Selleck using his likeness live on TV, and it was awesome.
And then I voted for Hillary Clinton, full of
hope and love for America right before I jumped on a flight to New York for
Morgan's confirmation. After my nap, I headed over to Sean & Stacey's
where Sean decided to oh-so-amusingly engage in a political conversation with
me (I suspect mostly to get a rise out of me.) That's when Morgan reminded me
it was time to go to church.
When we returned from practicing how to walk
with my right hand on her right shoulder, we went back to the house for some
Penn State ice cream because Sean brought back 16 gallons. My kind of
guy. He also dressed up as Elf with Stacey for Halloween.
Me: Did you do the Russian dance?
Sean: I tried, it was hard. I fell
down. I did the worm instead.
Stacey: Yeah, he really did.
I stayed longer than I probably should, but
only because I thought maybe I could help in surprising Stacey. Instead,
Sean poured himself some iced coffee, and when Stacey asked what he was doing,
he was all, "I need to go pick up Bailey from the airport."
This lead to a series of questions, where Sean and I answered honestly, but at
the same time all of our answers sounded like we were joking. Once it
finally sunk in, Jackie exclaimed, "Oh man! I was going to sleep in her
bed tonight - she would have killed me!"
I was (and still am!) genuinely honored that
Morgan asked me to be her sponsor. And I think it's super cool that she
took the same name that I did - Brigid. Patron Saint of Ireland, turned
bathwater in to beer, and created butter out of thin air, pretty rad. When we
got up to the alter, the Bishop said, "Brigid, Nice!" and definitely
didn't say that to anyone else.
I put together a treasure hunt for Morgan to
find her present with bible quotes that I asked Frita to write in script
because his handwriting is way better, and Morgan doesn't know to read script
so it had the added benefit of having to decode the clues. I consider it
a success that she both waited until a friend came to do the treasure hunt and
that she wanted to put the matchy match bracelet on immediately.
Prior to leaving for Church, I put curlers in
and they were super-hot so then my finger was really hurty. When I
mentioned this to my mother she was suddenly compelled to ask me who I thought
was more like her, me or my sister.
Me: Me, of course!
Momela: Really? I think it's Maureen.
Me: Whoa, because I don't have asbestos hands
like you...
Momela: Well you know when someone burns a
bridge with Maureen and I, it's burned.
Me: Sure, but have you seen me plan for a
trip? Have you seen how I feel the need to set alarms for people and check
bus schedules for them when they definitely never asked.
I brought this same conversation up when I
got to Sean & Stacey's, and asked for additional opinions.
Stacey: You and Sean are doormats.
Me: Hey! Sean and I totally have more friends
though. They might not show up when you need them, but they'll show up for a
party... if it's convenient for them!
Jackie: You don't want to know what's
going. There is a chunk of wood downstairs!
I really did want to know though, so I walked
down and the "chunk of wood" was a deconstructed table like you might
put a train on. We might need to work on Jackie-O's descriptions.
Mo: I need to be up at 6 to pick up my kids.
Sean: Just stay here and drink some beers
until 4.
The following day, Sean & Morgan picked
me up in Sean's new Jeep. We grabbed some bagels at JV bagels on our way
to see Kevin's football game. When Sean got back into the car, instead of
backing out of the spot he drove right over the grass & curb, like a
suburban dad in need of off roading. At the game, I said to Morgan,
"Look, we're both wearing our school sweats!" to which she said,
"Yup! Oh wait, hey!" when she realized I was wearing my Hogwarts
pants. After watching Kevin play (which seemed to consist of him running
until someone knocked him to the ground. Seriously, he was on the ground
after every play - it was impressive in its consistency!) we walked over to see
Maureen's high school claim to fame.
Before I knew it, it was time to fly back!
Update 11/7 - 11/13
Hi Friend,
First things first, the election happen and I
was one of those sad saps that totally cried, got ridiculously upset, and had a
seriously difficult time being pleasant on my morning walk with someone who
voted for the other guy. So when I got
home, I had cheer myself up so I bought a Christmas tree and decorated the
house because if the Christmas Spirit can’t help you when you’re in a funk, I
don’t know what will.
Zach came over and helped me finally put my
TV on the wall. He used all of the
mounting bits saying that normal people never use all of them, but he knows how
I am, and so he’s going all the way. I’m
not even insulted because I am that way, and I do need all the bits. Then he made a sword, and I kept
decorating. Becky came over and we made
some “Good Samaritan” Boxes. Only, I am not a good Samaritan because I got
really frustrated sorting the chalk the moment it got slightly difficult. And then, I wrapped puzzle for Shana with a
note telling her that I took a piece out of it because she forgot to invite me
to her party.
Zach: If you were really mad, you’d put it
together and then take out the pieces that spelled “FU SHANA”
Me: Haha! No one’s that angry – but ha
ha!
At the party, this happened:
Jamie: I almost ripped off my nipple at work today,
Laina: Me too.
Me: Do you get workman’s comp for that?
Jamie: Nipple therapy.
I’m pretty sure that this has a story around
it, but since I can’t remember, but I still think it’s funny I’ll keep it- I
also think Jamie said it: Two cups of coffee one sprite three glasses of water,
two to three glasses of wine Metamucil and then I go to bed.
The following morning, I tried to put a coat
on Percy and he growled at me so I did something I’ve never done, and he’s
never heard before. I picked him up and said,
“I'm the boss!” He didn’t really believe me but he got that coat on, so point
to me.
Picture time!
Much Love,
T O’B
Update 11/14 - 11/20
Tuesday was the 15th anniversary of Halo
& Xbox - very exciting! To celebrate, we had events going on all day,
but also we did the Mannequin Challenge:
https://youtu.be/A2wpNuKCQ14
Plus someone gave me a shout out for my novel
reading chief impression. :)
On Wednesday, I woke up with my eye almost
completely swollen shut with a stye on the inside of my eyelid. It was so
hurty, and the doctor sent me home with a heat compress instead of
medicine. I spent the next two days becoming BFF's with uber drivers so I
could still go to the park and work and all that jazz. We had a partner
in down on Thursday, and I felt really bad b/c I was so grumpy. I also
reviewed Zach's cards, and was in such blurry eyed pain, I had to call my dad
to help verify I was putting commas in the right place. I had dinner with
D&J on Friday night, and then they, very kindly, drove me home.
Luckily, by Saturday, I was feeling much better and on Sunday was back to
driving.
I also found time to send Thanksgiving cards,
which were much cheerier than I felt at the time. Being relatively house
bound and with my go to entertainment busy or out of town I got down to being
super productive. First, I plunged into the depths of my delinquency and
got 7 of 33 emails I need to get done. Yeah buddy! I also got
pictures printed, cut them to the right size, filled out cards, addressed &
stamped those card and now they are ready for me to send for
Christmas. I also made two batches of cinnamon sugar almonds &
cashews (for holiday co-worker gifts), made brownies for thanksgiving, wrapped
about 60 presents, did laundry, packed for Thanksgiving, ordered snacks and fun
for our Gilmore Girls viewing party, watched a season (or more) of Gilmore
Girls, cleaned my place, gave Percy a bath, and ordered some more
presents. So not hilarious, but um, uber uber productive.
And I'm sending a Monday "email" on
a Monday! Boom!
Update 11/21 - 11/27
Hi Friend,
This was one of my updates, but I think it
covers a large chunk of what happened this week.
In 2004, the fam was out of town, and I was
cruising the channels (that was a think we did back then) when I stumbled
across a show my mom had told me to watch ages before. I watched the whole
thing only to find it was a marathon! I watched all three seasons available to
me, complete with commercials and everything. I proceeded to go out and buy
those seasons on DVD and watch them again immediately. When Dawne got home, I
made her watch those three seasons all over again - and there was a period of
time that this show was the only TV allowed in the house so we all watched it
excitedly, each week on Tuesday nights, as a family. Years later, Jordan would reconfigure the
theater knowing that it was hi-pri that we be able watch cable in the new
theater - just so we could watch our show. When it ended in 2007, we all watch
the whole series each year - sure season 6 & 7, with new writers was rough,
but I insisted watching long after Lucas had bailed (he always tapped out at
the end of season 5, or the dark time we like to call it.) Whenever a friend told me they hadn't seen
it, I gladly offered to watch it again with them. When the box set came out
with the cool case and fun books, Jordan bought it for me... even though I
already owned all 7 seasons. Some days,
when Dawne and I need company, we just put it on in the background, because
hearing our friends makes us little less lonely. Alas, I just finished the last
episode one more time and with fresh tears in my eyes I write. I write knowing that in just a few more days
I'll get to find out what happened in our friends lives the last ten years. The
snacks have been purchased, the viewing party has been set. I really really
can't wait. #gilmoregirls #oywiththepoodlesalready #copperboom
#babetteateoatmeal #whereyouleadiwillfollow
Nater bought a house! That’s pretty gigantic
news!
Dawne and Luke brought their cameras to the
park one morning and took a ton of really great pictures (I mean I’m guessing
because I never actually saw the final takes.)
That evening we all went to dinner at Pomegranate, which was delicious
but a little weird because I always have Pomegranate for lunch. And yea, I totally ordered the same
thing. While we were there I said, “The
time has come the walrus said.” Because I’m weird and I say that a lot, only
the table next to me heard me and ended up telling us that their kid was just
in an Alice in Wonderland play and had those lines. Crazy.
Before I knew it, I was heading to NY for
Thanksgiving. I got in on Thursday
morning, took a quick nap and then headed over to Sean and Stacey’s.
Mo: I once auditioned for a play and when I
got up on stage the teacher said, “Lead singer, Maureen?! Stop messing around
and go sit down!” and then Stacey got the role.
Michelle: Remember when you did the High jump
and Dad went to see and said, “Man Carla, you suck at that.”
RE: Gilmore Girls
Jackie: I woke up this morning and told my
mom I was more excited about Friday than Thanksgiving and she said, "are
you kidding me right now!!!" So I didn't say it again, but I really meant
it.
Me: me too!!!
And then on Friday while watching Gilmore
Girls: Cookie dough time!
(Frita is Jackie’s grandfather)
Frita: Are you eating it raw?
Jackie: Of course
Frita: I thought you weren't supposed to do
that I mean too much will make you sick It has poison in it!
Jackie:
Just a little salmonella So should I just give everyone spoons?
Frita: If the O'Briens girls get sick..
Jackie: Our mom bought it for us. Should I
use paper plates
Frita: I've never had it before!
Jackie: It's going to change your world.
Should I sprinkle it even though it's Raw?
Frita: Oh Tiffany. You think your mother will
drink out of a can?
Me: I don't know you've been married to her
longer than I have
Once, while playing capture the flag, we hid
the flag in the back of Kevin's sweatshirt so he couldn't find it.
And with that, I’ll just say that Gilmore
Girls was amazing, and Thanksgiving weekend was perfection.
Much Love,
T O’B
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