There are no words to describe my love for this place... that which we call Chik-fil-A. Enjoy!
15 May 2010
09 May 2010
Since it is Mothers Day... This one is for YOU Mom.
Dear Mom,
Words will never really express the things you have taught me but I sure can try. I decided a list is the best course of action...
1.Mom you taught me to love unconditionally. I was amazed when I was a teenager (and way too cool for the family) that you let Dad leave the house in Cowboy Boots and a Cowboy Hat. I was super embarrassed, because we were NOT from the Wild West (try telling that to dad). He wore that stuff as if he were in the movie Tombstone and that he needed to be prepared for a shootout at any moment. I wanted to die, but you just let him go out and you continued to love him and his love for John Wayne. That is true and unconditional love.
2.You taught me to dance like no one is watching. Really, my dance moves can only be described as “dear lord, please make sure no one is watching me”. You showed me that all you have to do is close your eyes add in the “finger point” and wiggle your legs a little, and then it’s a dance. Usually you add in a small bit of Holiday Glug, and also a little “rap” music and life is good! Just dance!
3.You taught me that tin foil does NOT go in the microwave, it will blow up and it will cause the microwave to stop working.
4.You taught me that Burnt Food can be fixed with a knife and some creativity. No food is too burnt to scrape or cut off the “burnt” part with a knife. If the food is only burnt on one side flip it upside down and add KETCHUP! Your trick works all the time
5.You taught me that if my car is making really weird noises it’s not a big deal all you really have to do is Turn UP the volume on the music. You are right mom, the noise goes away!
6.You taught me that I SHOULD NEVER EVER trust a map, compass or GPS. Seriously, we have been able to see most of the countryside due to this. I know that if the GPS says to go one way, that I should miss that turn and take the next one, because my instincts are far greater than any satellite technology. If my compass says North I am surely going South!
7.You taught me about the 3 “F’s” in life. FORCED FAMILY FUN. (The name says it all… my parents called everything fun, yeah mom doing dishes is sooooo fun).
8.You taught me that Egg Nog WILL put hair on your chest. I wish I had figured out sooner that you told us that Egg Nog would put hair on your chest to keep all of us kids from drinking your Egg Nog. It is a little weird when I find myself still looking down to make sure I have no chest hairs any time I drink Egg Nog. (Mike wanted chest hairs, so your trick only worked a little)
9.You taught me that if any one says my first AND middle name, I am in serious trouble. Basically, if I hear my middle name, me and Jesus need to become quick friends… start praying because I am in over my head and Jesus is the only thing that will save me.
10.You taught me that as long as you have your very ferocious Labrador retriever, a glass of wine and a butter knife, it is OK to chase after “potential” car/house thieves. (of course only if you’re in your pajamas)
Most importantly mom, you have taught me that I can’t take myself too seriously. Life does get rough, but finding the humor and the good side in everything is really what it’s about.
Amanda
Words will never really express the things you have taught me but I sure can try. I decided a list is the best course of action...
1.Mom you taught me to love unconditionally. I was amazed when I was a teenager (and way too cool for the family) that you let Dad leave the house in Cowboy Boots and a Cowboy Hat. I was super embarrassed, because we were NOT from the Wild West (try telling that to dad). He wore that stuff as if he were in the movie Tombstone and that he needed to be prepared for a shootout at any moment. I wanted to die, but you just let him go out and you continued to love him and his love for John Wayne. That is true and unconditional love.
2.You taught me to dance like no one is watching. Really, my dance moves can only be described as “dear lord, please make sure no one is watching me”. You showed me that all you have to do is close your eyes add in the “finger point” and wiggle your legs a little, and then it’s a dance. Usually you add in a small bit of Holiday Glug, and also a little “rap” music and life is good! Just dance!
3.You taught me that tin foil does NOT go in the microwave, it will blow up and it will cause the microwave to stop working.
4.You taught me that Burnt Food can be fixed with a knife and some creativity. No food is too burnt to scrape or cut off the “burnt” part with a knife. If the food is only burnt on one side flip it upside down and add KETCHUP! Your trick works all the time
5.You taught me that if my car is making really weird noises it’s not a big deal all you really have to do is Turn UP the volume on the music. You are right mom, the noise goes away!
6.You taught me that I SHOULD NEVER EVER trust a map, compass or GPS. Seriously, we have been able to see most of the countryside due to this. I know that if the GPS says to go one way, that I should miss that turn and take the next one, because my instincts are far greater than any satellite technology. If my compass says North I am surely going South!
7.You taught me about the 3 “F’s” in life. FORCED FAMILY FUN. (The name says it all… my parents called everything fun, yeah mom doing dishes is sooooo fun).
8.You taught me that Egg Nog WILL put hair on your chest. I wish I had figured out sooner that you told us that Egg Nog would put hair on your chest to keep all of us kids from drinking your Egg Nog. It is a little weird when I find myself still looking down to make sure I have no chest hairs any time I drink Egg Nog. (Mike wanted chest hairs, so your trick only worked a little)
9.You taught me that if any one says my first AND middle name, I am in serious trouble. Basically, if I hear my middle name, me and Jesus need to become quick friends… start praying because I am in over my head and Jesus is the only thing that will save me.
10.You taught me that as long as you have your very ferocious Labrador retriever, a glass of wine and a butter knife, it is OK to chase after “potential” car/house thieves. (of course only if you’re in your pajamas)
Most importantly mom, you have taught me that I can’t take myself too seriously. Life does get rough, but finding the humor and the good side in everything is really what it’s about.
Amanda
02 May 2010
Priorities
This morning I woke up, got dressed for church and as usual I was running 10 minutes behind schedule. So, I run down the stairs and go to grab my keys... and behold, my keys were NOT where I normally put them. Now, let me explain where "Normal" is, it’s the first place I set my keys when I walk in the door i.e. kitchen counter, laundry room, or again anywhere. I DO have a key rack, but I haven't learned to use that. I have a tendency to lose my keys often. I usually walk in the door and announce to my husband where I am putting them, so that when I need them later he can tell me where they are. (Note: Husband was not present for this key-finding adventure). I began looking for my keys and I was more than late for church at this point. I then decided to go to the second service, no big deal. I continued searching for another hour and missed the second church service. I was feeling pretty frustrated and annoyed at my lack of organizational skills. I thought about everyplace I had been the day before; bed, couch, bed(as you can see my Saturday was very productive). I had class at 1 and I really needed to find them! I cleaned my room, the kitchen and started cleaning under all the furniture. STILL NO KEYS! I could not find them. So 1:10 rolled around and without keys I could not go to class. SO... in TRUE Amanda fashion I decided to wallow in self pity while eating a bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice-cream. I get into the freezer for the ice-cream and what do I see? MY KEYS! Sitting on top of the carton of ice-cream I bought yesterday to help with my extremely productive day. I guess when I walked in yesterday the freezer was my “normal” place to put them. You can see where my priorities lie.
