November 28, 2006

Scooby Doobie Doo

Where are y'all? I need a few hellos today.

This cold is kind of scaring me. Today I walked up two flights of steps and afterwards my chest started hurting and now I'm coughing. When I'm sick, I dream that the sickness will kill me. I also dream that I'm in this huge bed with my entire family and we are watching The Brady Bunch.

Elvis is with me. Zoe is hilarious. We picked her up from scouts today and this dude made a completely illegal u-turn right in front of us... Zoe yelled, "What the HECK? What is that guy doing?"

I don't have a backseat driver; I have a car-seat driver. Elvis called her that and then she kept repeating it and was laughing. Tonight we were eating dinner and she came out in her bathing suit. She makes Elvis wash her hair. Not just makes him, demands that he do it. So I'm sitting here on the couch, just blogging away and I can hear him in his Drill Sargeant's voice telling her "Close your eyes. Wait, I'm going to leave if you don't stop sticking your tongue out and splashing me." I thought I might have heard a few choice words, but he wouldn't cuss in front of her.

Today my friend LR is having her surgery. I think she is having a lumpectomy. If you're reading this LR, just email me what you'd like for lunch or dinner one day. Mom was going to make you meatloaf, but I remember when I felt awful. So many people brought stuff and mom made me tons of stew. I couldn't eat most of it. So most of the time I would call Sis #1 right before I ate to tell her what sounded good. The best delivery service ever. She used to have the kids in the back seat and they would hide under a blanket and then say boo. I would always pretend to be scared. I miss those kids.

I don't know why you feel that way about food. I think it was the chemo. I still can't really eat Chik Fil A or drink carbonated sodas. Mom said meatloaf freezes, so I bet you'll be getting one soon. I'll bring you whatever you want. Hope you aren't feeling too craptastic right now. Remember the advice given to me by many of my loyal readers... "Just say yes to the drugs." Be well, sister sister.

Ok. I need to round up Ztastic. She's probably watching the evil Disney. Is it me or do y'all hate That's So Raven? I also hate those Zack and Cody kids too. They all talk back to their parents and scream. It's completely annoying.

I can do this. I have Elvis as my daughter's hairdresser. He's cool with it, as he's well secured in his manhood.

Your assignment for today is to again pray or send good vibes for my Uncle Roy (who has been sick and in a lot of pain) and my friend LR. I also want you all to not get all twisted out about the holidays. I know that traffic sucks, shopping is crazy, spending money you don't have is no fun. But remember... the holidays are about spending time with family and friends. And that feeling you get when you buy someone a gift. It's just sweet to think about them. I bought Zoe the movie "My Dog Skip" at Half Price Books. It's a sweet movie and I know she'll be excited to watch it. So enjoy. Don't stress.

Posted by debutaunt at November 28, 2006 08:31 PM
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Me first! Me first!! If I could chase every damn little germ, viral cell, bacteria and even those awful globs of phlegm that are making your life miserable, I'd be the incredible shrinking internut and zap 'em all for you! (I'd then become the busiest person in the world because my mom & my two girls are experiencing similar symptoms...ICK!)

Elvis sounds like a dream date; hair dressing is one of the ultimate pamperings a lady can have so Zoe has exquisite taste in treats.

I'll pray for your Uncle Roy (pain sucks bigtime) and for LR, may they both be blessed with relief, peace and good vibes.

{{{{Deb}}}}

Posted by: Bren, Cody'sMom at November 28, 2006 10:39 PM

Hello!

Posted by: Jim Thompson at November 29, 2006 12:12 AM

Sending prayers and good vibes for "Uncle Roy".

I suppose you know how lucky you that Elvis
is willing to tackle the hair project.

He is a keeper.

Sending "cold go away vibes your way.

Posted by: Toto at November 29, 2006 07:47 AM

Good morning Deb. I hope you feel better today. The cold snap coming tomorrow should be a doozy so some chili might be in order. Lots of vitamin C and antioxidants in tomatoes so it beat a cold and then cold. Not to metion it's yummy.

I may not always post a note everyday but you remain in my prayers.


Posted by: Patrick at November 29, 2006 08:05 AM

heya Debu -

Greetings from Houston where things have been crazy, crazy, crazy. I haven't been posting or commenting much lately, but I read when I get a quick minute and you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I donated blood 3 times this year because of you and tried a 4th last month but was denied due to low iron. I'm gonna try again next week (eating my Wheaties!) so I get 4 in for the year. You are, as always, my inspiration.

Keep kicking ass, my dear.

Posted by: sally at November 29, 2006 08:24 AM

Hello!!!

I'm sorry you're sick and understand it must be scary. I love hearing the Zoe stories and thank god for Elvis.

Posted by: Traci at November 29, 2006 08:30 AM

You want love, you get love. :)

I'll be sending prayers for Uncle Roy, LR and for you as well, so that your cold takes a freaking hike. I got lots of prayers to go around! :)

Dangit Deb, now I want meatloaf. :)

Posted by: Angie at November 29, 2006 09:03 AM

Those Disney shows annoy me. At least Zoe doesn't call stupid drivers "jackasses." No idea where my kid picked that up.

Posted by: Kami at November 29, 2006 09:30 AM

I am here. A day late - but here. Hang in there. I love that Elvis is so good with your Zoe.

And yes, those shows annoy me too. Luckily Serif isn't into them yet - so far A Big Big World and Clifford are good enough for her.

Posted by: Missy at November 29, 2006 02:41 PM

I don't think I've ever commented before but I read your blog regularly. Many times you have helped me get some much needed perspective. It's been -40C (which is -40F) or worse much of the week here. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Posted by: Hope at November 30, 2006 08:41 AM