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Vacation? We'll see...
We're leaving tomorrow morning for a long weekend in Big Sky. It's a kind of work retreat for Jim, so a dubious vacation for me and two kids in a hotel room. And it's supposed to be 6 degrees. We'll see. I'm actually pretty optimistic, considering how bored I am in my own skin right now. Today I was so bored I actually looked forward to a visit to the vet for Ali's shots. Good times. I'll leave you with a couple thoughts and photos for the next 5 days...
Have a great weekend! Leave me something funny to come back to, in case my vacation turns on me. Umm.... I know! Tell me about someone you used to think was cool when you were 10, but now are just a tad wiser about (like Panch from CHiPs).
- I really like the grey-haired guy on American Idol. He's weirdly young and old-acting, but the fake Ray Charles schtick has totally won me over.
- Jim told me today that he feels like I'm addicted to the computer. Well, yeah, and? No, but really, I am going to have to schedule my blogging time in a couple of blocks during the day, I think. I'll think about it over the weekend. He doesn't get the whole blog thing and thinks I'm just surfing the web. This is problematic.
- The remnants of my cold include a braying, donkey cough and post-nasal drip (which I can't say without thinking post-natal drip). So between hee-haws, I'm snuffing and blowing and a-HEM-ing. Jim can't wait to spend 3 hours in the car with me! But I did make some nice mixes for the drive. Love me honey!
- Quinn gave himself a red star for popping out his new tooth. Or else he was telling me to vacuum. Whatever.
- Madeleine loves her new Chinese shift. She likes it best with her Easter twirly dress. Please don't laugh. This is very serious business.
Have a great weekend! Leave me something funny to come back to, in case my vacation turns on me. Umm.... I know! Tell me about someone you used to think was cool when you were 10, but now are just a tad wiser about (like Panch from CHiPs).
posted by Mignon at 9:21 PM
I'm very familiar with just how serious life can be, so please assure Madeleine that I didn't laugh. At all.
Who did I love when I was 10? Ricky Schroder.
Uh, Panch from Chips WAS cool. What's funny about that? Also, Randy Mantooth from the show Emergency - totally hot!
I also used to watch Love American Style when I was in elementary and thought it was like porn. Made me feel sneaky and dirty. And I liked it.
Tell Madeleine that I can't choose between outfits. They are both equally cute! I love her serious face while she models.
And, uh, its like NOT addicted. Start sneaking on the computer when husband is not around.
I love this Madeleine kid and her creativity!
Yay, Quinn, with your cute little chomper there!
When I was 10, I thought that big hair and tons of makeup a la Kelly Bundy from Married with Children were beautiful. Now, let's just say I'm a fan of a somewhat more natural look.
Debbiedoeslife totally beat me to the punch on all my comments -- I was going to take note of Madeleine's serious modeling face, and mention Randolph Mantooth as the favorite "cool guy" when I was 10. (Why is it I can't remember the name of the actor that played the other guy, you know, Roy?)
Have a wonderful and relaxing vacation! You couldn't ask for a more beautiful setting.
When I was 10, I was a big fan of Air Supply. Both of them. I thought they were so dreamy and sensitive. Also Almanzo from Little House on the Prairie. I was kind of a weird kid.
I'm not sure I was ten yet, but I really really wanted to be a Solid Gold Dancer when I grew up. The costumes! The music! Dionne Warwaick!
I think if that show was still on I'd probably watch it just for the kitsch factor, but an older and wiser me understands that my dreams of being a dancning superstar were misguided. For example, none of the Solid Gold ladies had the white man's overbite. Why can't I stop doing that? Is it genetic?
Ahhhh, you're getting away! Have a great time! A little bored with myself here too....so bored I've decided that Curling really is the most wonderful and intense of Olympic Sports. Want a play by play?
Awhile back you mentioned something about a closet and also putting the baby to sleep...It wasn't really clear whether the baby was going to sleep in the room that had the closet, or in the closet itself. Now here's not one, but two pictures of Madeline standing in...A closet. Should we be concerned?
My husband doesn't get blogging either. At all. Would it help if we all send Jim emails telling him we're not creepy perverted men?
Have a good vacation!
Have fun!
Hmmm, when I was ten...good grief, Mignon. I can't think back that far.
ENJOY the time off! Madeleine looks so... mad lol. Are you sure you didn't force her to wear that get-up? I love Quinn's gummy grin. Sloppy baby faces are the best.
yes, grey haired american idol guy.
i need to schedule blog blocks too. perhaps we can start an online 12 step program. maybe a blog. together. to monitor our, you know, problem.
frick, are you the one who gave me a cold?
stickers look best on face.
would never laugh at dresses. am not a crazy insensitive person.
shaun cassidy. have you seen pictures of him lately? am so disappointed. even shaun cassidy got old. dang.
Have a blast on your vaca--err same thing different place thingy---I've done that. I won't ruin your good mood before you leave. Keep in mind, I'm a grump, too. So my opinions are usually, well, grumpy. I agree with your take on the grey haired American Idol guy. I think his voice rocks. He needs a make over, and to settle his little routine down and he could be great. Have a great time...take a notebook, make notes for a great short story you can share with us...love the highschool one. You can write, sister.
I forgot...who I thought was cool...Bobby Bunner. I had a crush on my three year elder swim team friend for years. My heart still stops a little at the thought of him.
When I was ten I had a personal relationship with Mr. Spock in my mind. We were so close.
Now we aren't speaking and he does aspirin commercials. That isn't coincidence.
Five days blogless. Don't read any books, the non-glowing typeface will only hurt and confuse you.
Be strong.
Enjoy your vacation.
At the age of 10 it was ... Michael Jackson. He had the moves, Thriller was just out and he was the KING! I loved the glove, the dancing and dare I say it? His sweet little voice.
My friends and I would call each other when Thriller was on, so that we would not miss a single second of the song.
He's still cool isn't he? I like the eye liner, really, I do....
I think I may have you all beat. I LOVED Andy Gibb. I "just want[ed] to be [his] everything." He of the snakeskin boots, flowing hair and silky shirt open to the sternum. Gaah!
Wordgirl, my older sister had a massive crush on David Soul from the "Starsky & Hutch" days. She even bought that awful album with "Don't Give Up on Us, Baby." But I readily admit I have no clue who Bobby Sherman is.
I always preferred Jon to Ponch.
Hi Mignon!
Terry told me about your blog so I had to check it out. It's fun to hear the adventures of another SAHM :) I hope you had a good vacation, I think I could use one too.
When I was 10 I wished my Mom would let me use hairspray so I could have feathered hair like Farrah Fawcett.
Mignon, whilst I think it's a good idea to have a holiday with your family, I REALLY miss your daily thoughts. I keep checking for my fix of MignonWorld and there's only emptiness where your words usually appear. And Jim, it's just too bad, we neeeeed her. Perhaps you can find a nice addiction all of your own.
And I loved John Travolta and Olivia Newton John circa Grease. Still do.
Hope you're having a wonderful time!
And let's see, when I was 10, I loved my purple dress with the little white collar so much, it upsets me to see pictures of it now. It's freakin' ugly!
brooke, picture please!
pd, Jim may have a point, considering his family is a bunch of freakin' addicts in their own right. His addictions happen to be more 'healthy' in his mind though (hiking, gardening, jogging, blah blah blah). Please can you get a blog so I can keep track of you too??!!
JW, Hi! Do you have more than one now, and how are you, and I'm so glad you left the evil empire!
esereth, you may need therapy.
Oh boy, too many funny cool people to respond to... thanks for the well wishes, and I'm glad to be back amongst you all!
And what the fuck is up with the word verification? It's like front line of the polish hockey team up in here!
Mrs. Harridan, did you have the same Andy Gibb poster I had around 1979? Silky silvery shirt, blue background to match his eyes, flowing blond locks, tight jeans complete with bulge? Oh, how I loved Andy Gibb.