Sunglasses and a Laugh

Need some new sunglasses? How about a stylish pair complete with barnacles and a sea squirt (at least I think that's what the black blob is)? We find weird things some days.

Terribly sorry I'm not able to post every day. Posting daily is getting to be a challenge with work, extra work beyond the regular work hours, being taxi mum, and trying to have a life about which to write.

Thinking about having a life...I've got a good story for you! Last night, after a long week, we decided to go out for dinner. We have a favorite place to go that's pretty close to home. The people watching is excellent (seriously - a very cosmopolitan place), the food is good, and it's not too expensive. Well, this is a fairly nice restaurant (we are usually the only 'locals' - the rest are tourists). We were all feeling a bit loopy. Munchkin #1 was happily drawing 'scribble' art with a red pen on his paper place mat, and Munchkin #2 picked up her fork. Munchkin #2 began using the flat part of the fork to run up her Dad's arm complete with machine type sucking 'vrooomming' noises. We asked what she was doing to which she replied, "Vacuuming fleas." This was all under the gaze of a watchful helpful waiter. I think we provided some amusement that night! (We're still not sure where the 'flea' idea came from but we approve. Clearly allowing the kids to watch certain Monty Python bits is affecting their sense of humor. I don't know if I should be ashamed or proud.)

We also provide, I think, some entertainment for the security staff where we live. Like many buildings here, the floors are highly polished marble. Well, picture happy kids, kids at heart parents, slick shoes and slick floors. The 'skating' on the floors is quite good. I just don't think the security folks are used to seeing adults behave quiet like we do (particularly the husband). Ah, the fun weird little things in life.

Well, on to house cleaning. The husband is playing in a golf tournament today (lucky duck!). The munchkins are spending the night with friends tonight, and the husband and I are going to a 'fancy shmancy' dinner. Good stuff. Mum gets to wear a new dress, new shoes, and new jewelry. It's been nearly 7 months since the husband and I had an evening out by ourselves. Bless the friends having the sleepover!