August 09, 2008
Date Night with the Z
Shopped for school uniform shorts - check
Saw Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 - check
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(uh. I'm glad that Z already forgot this one scene ... because I didn't want to have to explain 'broken condom' to her - I actually was like "OMG Noooooooo!!!!!!!" - when that scene came up. No, no, no nude or sex scene, just a scene "after" & then a kind of funny pregnancy scare montage. We were going to see Wall-E, and I REALLY wanted to see that, but she saw the picture of America Ferrera and the Gilmore Girls chick and then she was like... "Mommmmm. No, I want to go see that!!" I should soooo read PARENT reviews first (it's PG-13) - not terribly bad, but gosh that was kind of embarrassing having to say a few times, "I'll explain it later." Let's hope she doesn't bring it up again. I might just have to break out some knowledge on her far earlier than I expected - ug!!).
Pedicure - check. I'll take pictures of her big toes tomorrow as she got flowers painted on her toes.
Sushi - check. The picture of Zoe in this crazy hat. I don't know why, but I just dig it on her even though it did not match a thing she was wearing. Probably because she was so adamant about wearing it.
Bookstore - check. I got The Tao of Willie and this (ducks head in shame) Nicolas Sparks book. I always want to read them, but usually am like.. Ug! Sooooo hokey! Zoe got some Junie B. Jones books. We've been reading every night now and it makes her go to sleep so soundly.
Now, I'm headed off to bed. Wondering if my Texans won and sad about the death of Bernie Mac and the stabbing of an American at the Olympics. I saw Bernie interviewed a few times and he always seemed so smart and quick witted - just natural and it didn't seem like a bit or forced. I'd link the stories, but I'm too tired and lazy tonight.
I can do this. Even through the laze.
Your assignment tonight is to tell me a memory (if you have any) of the Olympics. I have watched nearly all of them since I was little, but my first real memories were of Peggy Fleming/Dorothy Hamill and Bruce Jenner. Then of Nadia Comaneci, Carl Lewis, Michael Johnson, Janet Evans - who was my next-door neighbor for a while in Austin, Mary Lou, and Kristi Yamaguchi. There are so many images in my head and I love to re-watch the highlights.
Missing my Seattle Sweetie as usual.
Posted by debutaunt at August 9, 2008 11:25 PMWhen the Olympics came to Los Angeles in 1984, the fam and I went to see a couple of events in person. One of them was an equestrian event. What I remember most about that event was that one rider, after her horse perfectly navigated a difficult course, reached down and affectionately rubbed her horse on the neck. The crowd murmured in pleasure at this display of bonding between rider and horse. I remember that moment more than any medal.
Posted by: Monica the tiara chick at August 10, 2008 03:50 AMLots of Olympic memories but one not related to the games. Sami loved, loved, LOVED Junie B. Jones books and the world stopped when each one came out. The funny thing is - even now at 18 years of age and the fact that in two weeks, she will be at U of Texas in the dorm, she will stop at Target (or wherever she sees a new one and stand there and read it. "Oh Mom - a new Junie B.!"
Glad Zoester is into them. They rock big time.
Posted by: Mary at August 10, 2008 09:05 AMI went to the Olympics in Atlanta. Best thing was watching Andre Agassi play tennis. Brook Shields was there as well (they were married at the time).
Posted by: Sandy at August 10, 2008 11:36 AMIt was actually after the Olympics. I went with a friend to watch The Tonight Show being taped. Kerri Strug was a guest. And we got to meet her afterwards. Her bodyguard didn't want her to pose with my friend for a photo, but she did anyway. :)
Posted by: shayna at August 14, 2008 05:14 PMI am not very interested in watching sports on tv (the crowd noise pisses me off for some reason) but the Olympics has been on in just about every household I've been in and when I do watch for a few minutes, I'm in awe of the athletes and their dedication and drive.
I went to school (elementary, junior high & high school) with Carol Cady who competed in the '84 and '88 Olympic Games, won two NCAA events in her career (shot put in '83, discus in '84), held the discus record for 21 years and just generally was a nice young lady to know. I think of her as a great example of a balanced person - dedicated to her goals and humble and approachable, too.
Posted by: Bren/Cody'sMom at August 16, 2008 12:30 PMThe 96 Olympics, Mens Gymnastics. I'll always remember then because they were on the TV while I was in labor with my 1st child. Mens uneven bars were on while I delivered. Everyone, including the doctor, would stop and turn around to look at the TV in between contractions.
Posted by: Crazy Lady in Vegas at August 20, 2008 11:24 AM