APWBWGTTD June 12, 2008

Tonight was the monthly meeting of APWBWGTTD.  I had stopped by once before when the meeting was at Fox Bros.  They were out of Mac&Cheese and I vaguely remember a mini-hissy pitched by yours truly.  I’m pretty sure Dave thought I was a nightmare but – hey – I was pregnant and hormonal.  

Tonight’s meet-up was literally around the corner from our house at the Ujoint.  I RSVP’d that I would attend, having the best of intentions to actually post a couple of times between then and now to validate my appearance at said event.  Well – I think I managed one post.  I showed my face anyway thinking that if I didn’t go when it was in my ‘hood I would never make it there.   Everyone was very welcoming and I came away giddy.  Giddy that they didn’t care that I have been a slacker in the blog department.  Giddy that I could carry on a conversation that didn’t revolve around diapers or day care arrangements.  Giddy that I was able to have a beer, meet up with good people, and be back home in less than two minutes because I live that close to a fun little bar.  (Gainesville, VA – I’m not missing you one bit!)  I came in the door glowing with giddiness.  Kristen and Randy were having a hard time believing that I had only one beer.  I was that excited.  So thank you – APWBWGTTD – for being such a welcoming group.  I look forward to next month.  BTW - they got a shout out in the AJC.

On a completely UNrelated note – I made up a new word tonight.  I took Gnarsty (a word I learned from Kristen) one step further.  To describe the extreme gnarly nastiness that was the kitty fountain prior to today’s cleaning, I created the word Fugnarsty.  Trust me.  It was more than appropriate.  Poor kitties.

 

Sunday Night Stream of Consciousness June 1, 2008

I can see by my blog stats that there are some faithful folks out there who continue to check back despite the record stream of inactivity.  And for that I say, “Wow, you must be really bored.”  No, seriously, thank you for checking back.  And my apologies for my blogging slackerness.  So – we have had a few glasses of wine on our newly furnished back patio………..and here is a mini update.

We FINALLY bit the bullet and upgraded the back patio furniture several steps above the plastic green chairs that Randy has toted along with us since his townhouse on Glebe Road in Arlington…….pictures will be posted soon.

Randy spotted a rat investigating our garbage.  How lovely.

Kristen (Randy’s sister) has been staying with us since mid-may when she graduated from Clemson.  Today she officially moved into her new apartment in Smyrna/Vinings and we already miss her terribly.  There are few people that could crash at our small house for multiple weeks and not drive us insane………she is one of those rare birds.

Nate is growing like a weed.  He is rolling over in both directions, eating cereal, loving Fatsby, laughing, and greeting us every morning with a huge smile.  We continue to be amazed that the two of us produced such an easy going baby and are grateful for every day.  He truly is a Joy.

Randy’s Mom gave him a webcam for his birthday.  We somehow managed to get it up and running and have had three successful video chats with her.  So if any of you out there have a skype account and want to give us a ring………feel free!

We have lost all control over Chops.  He INSISTS on sleeping on the kitchen island and I am tired of shoving him off of it.  The other day he jumped up 4 times in the same minute after being pushed off / scolded each time.  He is one persistent cat and can usually be found sleeping on the island or in Nate’s high chair.  We give up.

If you haven’t already checked out the Robert Plant / Allison Krauss CD – give it a listen.  Four thumbs up from this household.