1. Claire has begun hitting me. More specifically, she is slapping me in the face. Not Chris, not kids at school, not her friends, just me. She hits me in the evening when she's tired but then, the most frustrating thing of all, she laughs. She giggles and laughs like she just did the most awesome thing. And while I am giving her a stern face and saying no or ignoring the hitting? She hits me again, out of the blue and from my blind spot. This is the low point of this week.
2. I was really stupid on Wednesday and I bought a bunch of Halloween candy at Wal-Mart. I'm not entirely sure WHY I felt compelled to purchase it, but I did. Ever since then it's been burning a hole in the kitchen. All I can think about is Halloween Candy and When Can I Eat It Next? I think most of this is because it's such a novelty to have candy in the house. We NEVER have candy in the house. I don't buy sweets (save the always-present half gallon of ice cream) precisely for this reason: I WILL EAT THEM ALL. It's really awful that Halloween is so far away. It's not even October. (And we wonder why America has a weight problem. Selling Halloween candy this far in advance of the actual date of need can't be helping. THANKS WAL-MART.)
3. I am eating Halloween candy right now. I just got up to go get some.
4. Claire is in the very peculiar situation of having almost no clothes that fit her. She's too big for the 18-24 month stuff (which is most of her summer wardrobe), but 2T is still hit or miss. Most of them at just gigantic on her frame. I went to Old Navy last night to buy her some shorts in 2T (the child only has TWO pair of shorts that fit her right now) and Old Navy did not have any shorts. NO SHORTS! Now, I realize that it is almost October and the fuzzy sweaters and velour pants are very cozy and attractive this time of year when we're all sick of the hot but it is still 90 degrees here in Texas and there is a market for shorts goshdarnit. SELL ME SOME SHORTS. I think we're just going to have to bridge the gap with some dresses and a lot of laundry until it starts to get cold.
5. I made the Thai Peanut Noodle Salad thing that Elizabeth made us last year at The Blathering and oh my holy hell was it like THE BEST THING I have cooked or assembled in the kitchen in my whole entire life. Everyone go make it.
6. The Blathering was one year ago this weekend. This year it's in November and it's in Chicago and there won't be any Peanut Noodle Salad thingy, but it will still be totally awesome. (Although, I don't know, that noodle salad was pretty damn good.) I am looking forward to the Magnificent Mile and shopping without a stroller or having to throw an iPhone with Nemo on it at someone so I can try on just this one pair of pants, Mommy really needs some new pants, okay Claire? We're planning such a fun time and it's going to be one giant slumber party and really, if you're thinking about coming (anyone can come!) you SHOULD.
7. I was looking in my closet last week and thinking about what I was going to pack for The Blathering. The shirt I was eyeing for Saturday night was ideal because it is kind of fun but not in a slutty I'm-still-in-college kind of way and not worky in a also-goes-with-a-suit kind of way. It's just sort of a nice adultish going out shirt that keeps everything covered up and looks classy. Then I realized it's what I wore out LAST year on Saturday night at The Blathering and that is when I decided that WOW I really DO need to go shopping.
That peanut salad sounds GREAT but not something I could ever make. I need a recipe. Not play around until you get the flavor you want kind of thing...I'm not good enough in the kitchen for that! LOL
Sorry about the hitting. I don't know the answer to fix it but I hope you find something.
I've been avoiding the candy isles for WEEKS now. No reason for it to be out that early. None.
Posted by: Heather | September 25, 2010 at 08:00 AM
I'm seconding Heather on the sentiment about that photo looks incredible, but I get all insecure without a recipe! I need guidelines and structure! Wah!
I know nothing of kid stuff obviously, but it sounds like a serious bummer. Kids these days!
I just realized reading your post that I won't be back in the States in time for Halloween and thus will miss out on costumes and candy. TRAGEDY! Candy is wonderful, relish it!
Posted by: Shilo | September 25, 2010 at 08:24 AM
2. We don't keep candy in the house for that same reason. The funny thing is I don't even really need to buy Halloween candy at all because we live in the middle of nowhere and don't get any trick-or-treaters. But I probably will anyway. Because I'm stupid like that.
4. I'm having the same problem with Noah (he'll be two next month). All his summer clothes are too small all of a sudden and I can't find shorts anywhere. Hello, this is Florida! We'll still be wearing shorts in November! I suppose I could try your idea and bridge the gap with dresses, but I'm pretty sure I'll get dirty looks for that.
Posted by: Ashley | September 25, 2010 at 11:35 AM
My favorite take is #7
Posted by: Maggie | September 27, 2010 at 01:43 PM