Tuesday Ten!

One of the nice things about getting up (shortly and not so shortly) after your kids is not noticing that your soon to be 12 year old has developed his own fashion sense. And it's not good.

Because I am a super control freak, it's better that I just don't see him before he walks out the door; opting instead for an "I love you too" as he bolts out the door after his father in the mornings. Because if I'm awake, I will inevitably cringe as he heads off to school in shorts and a t-shirt in February or make a last ditch attempt to keep him from combing his wavy hair forward. I imagine this is similar to the exasperation my poor parents felt as I participated in that trend of the 90's known as overalls. And yes, I left one strap undone and hanging down my back.

I may or may not have worn them backwards. Once. Okay twice. But the second time, I learned my lesson upon having to make a quick stop in the 6th grade bathroom. 


Anyway. It's Tuesday!

1. I hate having to say goodbye. It sucks.

2. There are two points in the year in which college students become intolerable. Football season and just before Spring. During both periods, it seems as if they become completely oblivious to the fact that A) pulling out in front of a vehicle that's coming at you at almost 60mph is asking for trouble and B) doing doughnuts in a neighborhood full of kids coming home from school usually enrages parents and leaves them with no other option but to let all the air out of their tires at 6:00 am while they're passed out from another night of binge drinking.


3. By the way. YOU pulled out in front of ME. The reason I'm so close to you is not because I'm tailgating you, but because I'm came inches from slamming into you. You go ahead and put your car into reverse. Because, I'm betting I don't like mine nearly as much as you like yours. Oh. And I have better insurance. 


4. There are two things I can say about this year's halftime show. First, it was a bajillionty times better than that weak attempt by The Black Eyed Peas (who I hate) to be entertaining. And second? Madonna. Your new song sucks. 


5. I don't know how single moms and military wives do it. I really don't. I am in awe of the women I know who can remain strong in the face of adversity and are able to smile and praise God in the midst of their sorrow. You ladies are amazing. 


6. The first time you meet a group of people? Maybe you could avoid over-sharing.


7. I love checking on three sweet, snoring boys. 


8. Few things cure a hurting heart than being around friends. 


9. One of the nice things about having poor vision and being (over) due for an eye exam is that you can really only partly see that person across the room from you who you desperately trying to avoid.

10. I can't believe I'm about to say this. I'm seriously considering buying a Chuck Norris Fathead decal for the oldest boys' bedroom. The things we do in order to let our kids feel cool (oh look, full circle!)...