Random Thoughts Deserving No Thread Of Their Own 7 (2012)

[ursus]

I have a horrible case of the Mondays.

I started out with the Mondays, but then....

I was making Addie's (7) lunch this morning and asked her if she wanted a different sandwich. Last year it was chicken salad. This year it's "Salvation Salve" (my mom used to make it, it's just butter, peanut butter and honey mixed up together.) She said "No, salvation salve please." I asked her why she didn't want something different, or school lunch or whatever.

Her answer: "Because at lunch when I eat my sandwich, it feels like you are hugging me."

I don't deserve that kid. I really don't.

[Hink]

I started out with the Mondays, but then....

I was making Addie's (7) lunch this morning and asked her if she wanted a different sandwich. Last year it was chicken salad. This year it's "Salvation Salve" (my mom used to make it, it's just butter, peanut butter and honey mixed up together.) She said "No, salvation salve please." I asked her why she didn't want something different, or school lunch or whatever.

Her answer: "Because at lunch when I eat my sandwich, it feels like you are hugging me."

I don't deserve that kid. I really don't.

I think parents need moments like that.... to remind you why it is all worth it. It balances out when your kid throws the matchbox car at the tv or when you kid falls on a stick and has to get stitches....

[ursus]

I think parents need moments like that.... to remind you why it is all worth it. It balances out when your kid throws the matchbox car at the tv or when you kid falls on a stick and has to get stitches....

Amen. Ouch, by the way. How many stitches?

[Hink]

Amen. Ouch, by the way. How many stitches?

4. 2 inside and 2 outside. It was really close to his eye, so I guess we are lucky....

He has now been to get stitches two separate times in his 3 years of life. I pray that he gets some coordination.

[luckless pedestrian]

our eldest used to fall down standing still -we actually had a frequent visitor card at Children's

so our 3rd ENT, a country doctor, after going to the big hospitals in Boston, took one look at her and said her nose was broken during her birth and it never healed right (12 years later) so he fixed it and she had great balance ever since, a fencer even! so don't rule out some mucus imbalance (I just like typing mucus, don't you?)

Ursus - I love that story - will you make me a hug sandwaich (or as my 8 yo son says, huggy time Mommy!)

[ursus]

our eldest used to fall down standing still -we actually had a frequent visitor card at Children's

so our 3rd ENT, a country doctor, after going to the big hospitals in Boston, took one look at her and said her nose was broken during her birth and it never healed right (12 years later) so he fixed it and she had great balance ever since, a fencer even! so don't rule out some mucus imbalance (I just like typing mucus, don't you?)

Ursus - I love that story - will you make me a hug sandwaich (or as my 8 yo son says, huggy time Mommy!)

Hug sandwich, all yours.

[otterpop]

I started out with the Mondays, but then....

I was making Addie's (7) lunch this morning and asked her if she wanted a different sandwich. Last year it was chicken salad. This year it's "Salvation Salve" (my mom used to make it, it's just butter, peanut butter and honey mixed up together.) She said "No, salvation salve please." I asked her why she didn't want something different, or school lunch or whatever.

Her answer: "Because at lunch when I eat my sandwich, it feels like you are hugging me."

I don't deserve that kid. I really don't.

I think parents need moments like that.... to remind you why it is all worth it. It balances out when your kid throws the matchbox car at the tv or when you kid falls on a stick and has to get stitches....

Amen. Ouch, by the way. How many stitches?

Hug sandwich, all yours.

When I get to thinking I am a pretty great dad, Ursus humbles me effortlessly. Nowhere near your league, dude!

[ofos]

When I get to thinking I am a pretty great dad, Ursus humbles me effortlessly. Nowhere near your league, dude!

In the same way that I'm a much better high school athlete now than I was then, my parenting skills are getting better the longer that my kids have been grown and out of the house. I'm definitely becoming a legend in my own mind. Might even reach Ursus status by the time that the lights go out for the last time.

[dandy_warhol]

I forgot to put on deodorant today. Oops. Here's to hoping I have a very relaxed day.

[beach_bum]

I forgot to put on deodorant today. Oops. Here's to hoping I have a very relaxed day.

I keep a travel one in my office...has saved me a number of times!

[ofos]

I forgot to put on deodorant today. Oops. Here's to hoping I have a very relaxed day.

Have something stir fried for lunch. Heavy garlic will throw them off your scent.

[dandy_warhol]

I keep a travel one in my office...has saved me a number of times!

Have something stir fried for lunch. Heavy garlic will throw them off your scent.

Both are excellent suggestions! Maybe I should keep some garlic in my office to use in emergency and to throw others off my scent!

[ofos]

Both are excellent suggestions! Maybe I should keep some garlic in my office to use in emergency and to throw others off my scent!

Nothing like bad breath to make people overlook b.o.

[ursus]

Remember the old ads for Mitchum?

"I don't have time to shower and I'm making my presentation to the Board today...Thank God I wore Mitchum!"

I keep Gold Bond powder in my desk drawer which can be used in just such a pinch. I really keep it for summertime walking when I tend to.....chafe.

[Hink]

I forgot to put on deodorant today. Oops. Here's to hoping I have a very relaxed day.

I have an extra razor, deodorant, and toothbrush / floss at work. I find it amazing how many times I end up using them. I am over ready, for when I am under prepared...

[luckless pedestrian]

If I had time I would do a poll of the necessary suplies you keep at work - maybe later...

[JNA]

If I had time I would do a poll of the necessary suplies you keep at work - maybe later...

Sounds like a job for Maister - The Polling Man.

[ofos]

Sounds like a job for Maister - The Polling Man.

Maisterpol?

[Planit]

Are the mods not paying attention?



BTW - Spain up 1-0 against France starting the 2nd half (if anyone cares)

[otterpop]

I do keep in my office: deordorant, a sewing kit (supplied as lagnaippe at a benefits fair), a bottle of ibuprofen, toothpaste and a toothbrush, chapstick, lotion, and a bit of petty cash. I was very thankful for the sewing kit when I arrived at work one day and noticed a cool breeze. The seam of my brand-new pants had unravelled. Fortunately, my office door locks and I can sew pretty fast.

[Dan]

Meanwhile, in Grand Rapids ...

[Maister]

Etch-a-Sketch awsomeness!!!

http://now.msn.com/etch-a-sketch-mas...ry-is-real-art

[dandy_warhol]

I saw The Most Interesting Man in the World's older brother on the drive into work. Apparently he drives a Nissan Murano, wears flannel, and smoke Marlboro Reds. Who knew?

[hilldweller]

I have no idea how to read Twitter language, nor do I want to learn.

[btrage]

I have no idea how to read Twitter language, nor do I want to learn.

@hilldweller It's not that hard to learn. Just takes some time #Cyburbia #seewhatijustdidthere?