Blogger Idol: Week 6
I had high hopes for this entry. For the first time, I peeked at some other submissions for *inspiration*. Tim's description [Comes from having lots of kids] immediately caught my eye and I read his post. I was laughing because it sounded just like my house. Nothing but kid fare.
Not tonight: for once, things would be different. My husband and I were going to have a movie night. While Mike made enchiladas, I headed to Wal-Mart to pick up an adult film... No, not porn! I am talking anything rated over PG. I picked up a copy of Open Range and headed for the checkout.
I was a little surprised when the cashier asked for my ID.
"I'm sorry," she explained, "But we have to card for rated R movies. You have to be at least 17."
Luckily, I had my ID with me. Seriously though, I may look young for my age [31] but I definitely don't look like a teenager. Still, it reaffirmed my goal of watching a grown up movie!
With the kids in bed, we settled down to watch the film and I was really starting to enjoy myself. I like a good western and this one seemed to have all the requisite elements. Just as Kevin Costner's character pulled a little dog out of the flooded street, things started to get fuzzy.
Some time later, I heard a plaintive cry against the backdrop of the movie. My thought process:
1: I am sleeping.
2: I am sleeping.
3: Why do they have a crying baby in this movie? Don't they know I can hear that anytime??
4: Doesn't matter, I am sleeping.
5: They are cowboys on the open range. There are no babies.
6: *light bulb* That is MY baby!
I opened my eyes and saw Mike snoring away on the other couch. I rescued Echo from his crib and snuggled up with him in bed. So much for movie night!
L.O.L. I so wanted to see this movie and I finally rented it.. And I think I fell asleep at the exact same point. It probably is good but, I guess I'll never know... for now.
Posted by: J | February 23, 2004 at 08:52 AM
The life of a parent.
Our youngest (Senzenina - 1) is teething.
Why is it that teething babies, only realize they're teething at 1:00am? Okay that probably says more about me than them.
Seven. How do you do it? What are they're ages? One more question, how did you come up with "Echo" for your last one?
Anyway, could relate!!!
Posted by: ed | February 24, 2004 at 12:24 PM
You're in my Top 5. Really enjoyed this little story. Brought back memories of my motherhood days.
Posted by: Violet | February 26, 2004 at 12:27 PM
Well I'm back again, just to tell you your post was one of my favourites this week. Thanks for the e-mail filling me in on the kids etc.
I still say "Wow" - Every one I tell says the same thing. You're becoming famous. Maybe Oprah will call sometime.
Have a great day
Posted by: ed | February 26, 2004 at 02:29 PM
I enjoyed your site so much so i have to say it to you. an article here on DesktopLinux.com: http://news.linux.com/news/05/10/10/0213220.shtml?tid=96 , think in herds
Posted by: Dylan Wilson | October 14, 2005 at 05:21 AM