Monday blahs

LOL about the temporary tattoo, Tracy.  I'd be afraid someone would try and talk me into getting some real ones and I don't want to be rude and say that I'm just not the tattoo type.

 As for staying in bed, I've read more than once that it's better to get up rather than lay in bed if you can't sleep.  It doesn't work every time for me but at least I get to read a book or watch TV without waking up my DH.  Sometimes it does work and makes me sleepy enough to fall asleep on the couch for an hour or two of sleep.  The problem is when I get up to go lay on the couch all the dogs want to come too and the racket they all make usually wakes him up.  They think it's time for breakfast even if it's 3:00 AM.  :)

Funny about the dogs --- it would be pretty hard to leave the bedroom QUIETLY with 3 dogs following you!  I wouldn't have that issue because Ruby would never get out of bed if DH was still in it.  If I got up, she'd probably say to herself, "Good -- she's gone.  Now I can have him all to myself!"  As long as I didn't make any noise that sounded like her biscuit jar opening, I could be on the couch all night and she'd never come look for me!!

tacran

As long as I didn't make any noise that sounded like her biscuit jar opening, I could be on the couch all night and she'd never come look for me!!

LOL

It took B a while to not get up when I leave the bed - he is definitely a morning dog so its never too early to get the day started!

Now he'll look up and if I point to the door he's bounding out of the room but if I I give him a palm down gesture he sighs and goes back to sleep.

It was a better day today - I am feeling so much more settled - still sleepy but at least I feel more organized

JackieG

Jano, I guess I can feel less self conscious about the tattoo convention knowing your dad didn't get thrown out of the bar for being overdressed or in my case under tattooed. lol

 

He said to let him know when they're playing again; he wants to see them again and bring a buddy from work. I'll let him know a few days ahead of time, that way he can grow a bit of scruffy facial hair. And have some jeans and a tee ready. haha!

 

Jan, your Dad sounds like a really neat guy.  :)   I admit to having prejudices about some kinds of music and different trends that come along but I try and remember that at one time I was the rebel wearing my hippie clothes and protesting injustice, when I wasn't listening to the music my parents thought was evil and wicked at a deafening sound level. lol  

Lisa, that's really said about that gorgeous house going up like that. I'm glad nobody was in it at the time. I hope they get that one in the Angeles National Forest under control pretty soon. That's the last place on the planet they need Santa Ana winds blowing.

Cathy, bummer about the gift card. I suppose it would be nice if somebody found it and got some use out of it instead of it just winding up in the dump.

I think it only got to the mid to high 80s today, but they're calling for 104 on Friday and 106 on Saturday. The weather guys tend to screw up a lot, so I'm kind of hoping they're wrong on this one too.

Joyce

tacran

I love how you said he wanted to "expand his musical horizons."  After reading your story, it reminded me of something my sister's ex-MIL said once.  My sister's ex-husband was in a band (they were a bit punk, a bit rock --  not sure how you'd classify them).  When his mother heard them play, she said, "You boys sound great, but I can't understand a single word you're singing!" 

 

I was going to comment on this earlier and I forgot. That's so true, and sometimes for the better! Willa LOVES to listen to DH's band when they practice here. She totally rocks out. But some of what they say isn't exactly child appropriate. I told DH he needs to start up a band that plays punk music but with kid lyrics, like, "Mama put me in time out again..." or "My bratty little sister won't share..." or "I DON'T WANNA GO TO BED!" etc. lol!

There's a hummingbird out on my feeder right now and it looks like he's shivering! Poor little thing. I sure wish I could invite him in for the night.

I live with two musicians, one of whom writes his music that I can't repeat most song titles, let alone lyrics here.  Luckily, the dogs can't understand them.  The male dobe in the house, however, loves the sound of the bass coming through the amps, and sits or lays right in front of it.

janobonano

She totally rocks out. But some of what they say isn't exactly child appropriate. I told DH he needs to start up a band that plays punk music but with kid lyrics, like, "Mama put me in time out again..." or "My bratty little sister won't share..." or "I DON'T WANNA GO TO BED!" etc. lol!

Jan -- you crack me up. I totally get what you mean, but honestly? It won't warp her too badly. I remember being about willa's age bopping around the living room dancing to "Party Doll" by Buddy Knox ... and when I got older and finally figured out what the song "Chantilly Lace" (Big Bopper) was really about some come-on *** queen?? Ha!! I can remember being downright embarassed!!

One of my mother's most embarassing moments -- we were at a "recital" for some kid my parents knew. I was all of about ... maybe 3?? It was a matinee and the recital was going to start right after the movie (back when movie theaters were "regular" theaters for plays as well??). They had this whole audience of parents and their kids ready to see this kid's dance recital ... and in this "romantic comedy" -- the guy walks into the shower and embraces the female lead who is clad only in a towel. Camera pans from them kissing to the towel dropping to the floor. Yep -- suddenly you hear a loud 3 year old voice "MOMMY!!! Uh OH!!!!! Her dropped her TOWEL!!!" My mother tried to crawl under the seat while the entire theater cracked up. Don't think it warped my psyche TOO badly -- then again -- *wink* maybe it did?