Tropi-Gal
So, new look! Not that I'm graphically inclined, but hey! New look!
****This Just In - The hubs informed me that I now have a Big Ass Header. I told him that it was appropriate considering I am a big ass. He countered with "No, your ass isn't big." I corrected him: "No, I said AM a big ass, not HAVE a big ass." He pondered, "Which is worse?" Oh, the glee! Oh, the merriment! Oh! The margaritas!
I've been indulging my love of drinks with umbrellas in them, and am feeling rather summery. The weather is mild, the skies are light until WAY past the kids' bedtimes, and although I'm sporting the whitest of dug out from underneath a rock skin tones, I just feel ready to be rejuvenated.
So, like, I'm pretending that I'm on vacation. It's a rare talent, this "what laundry you talkin'bout?" attitude I can conjure. Some would argue that finishing the laundry would be rejuvenating. To those well-meaning people, I say "Look! It's Happy Hour! Wooo!"
If I serve nachos two nights in a row, does that constitute child endangerment?
We're off to visit some old friends tomorrow, and I'm a bit sad, because I planned to be back to my fighting weight before summer started, and I'm still JennyPlus. They've known my husband since elementary school, and me for going on 10 years... I know I should just put it out of my mind, but my self-deprecating side really wants to prance into the party, spin in a circle and say "Same Jenny, now with more ass!" Because calling attention to myself is a fantastic way to have people not notice the extra weight I'm carrying. Alas. Perhaps I should wear a basket of fruit on my head, and large, ass-offsetting ruffles on my torso. That would work, too.
I bought some heels at Target the other day, high ones (3.5 inches!) in the hopes that I could wear my non-hemmed Gap Long and Lean jeans. I painted the two toenails that show (hah!) and pranced around in these shoes and pants, alarmed that I'll apparently have to buy higher heels if I want to make ground clearance. Or hem the pants. Ooh, or get platform shoes.
Carmen Miranda would totally approve.
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Comments
Great new taste!
And when will this child GET OUT so I can join you for happy hour?
Shoot, the baby's all cooked... maybe I should just have a drink.
Posted by: Elaine | May 28, 2005 7:58 PM
OMG! Makes me totally feel like partying...I'll take me one of those margaritas and make room for me on the lounger...babe!...'cause I love me this new look -- big ass and all!
Posted by: Lizzie | May 29, 2005 8:42 AM
My kids would think they had died and gone to heaven if we gave them nachos 2 nights in a row!!
Your hubs is right...that is a big ass header! And I think it's worse being a big ass. Nothing wrong with having one!!
Posted by: Ren | May 29, 2005 9:01 AM
I love your blog! It is like reliving part of my life, except that I had a 5 kid circus. The idea of a "vacation" in your mind is wonderful. As for the 3.5 inch heels, just be glad you still have enough balance to stand and walk in them!
I'll bet you will look great in anything you wear.
Posted by: Mizpeg | May 29, 2005 4:03 PM
Arrrrrrrrr--rrrr-rrr-rrr-rrr--IBAAAAAA!! Ai-yi-yi coochie coochie!!
Posted by: Mellie Helen | May 30, 2005 1:19 PM
I so wish I lived near you. I'd help you hem your pants (you know it has to be done) and you could teach me to be funny at mealtime! And in between, the umbrella drinks would flow!
Posted by: Tammy/averagemom | May 30, 2005 2:42 PM
Looks great! I had a pina colada to celebrate.
Posted by: Bluegrass Mama | May 30, 2005 7:08 PM
I love the new look but will miss the little monkeys!!
Posted by: MrsG | May 31, 2005 9:36 AM
Grooovyyy! I love it. Makes me totally want a cocktail.
Posted by: Ms.Q | June 1, 2005 2:50 PM