September 27, 2003

Exceptional Blather

Ahhh. Beautiful silence around here. The Governor is taking a nap, and The VP and The Senator headed out in the truck to go do "man" chores. It thrills The Senator no small amount to get to go do things with Dad...especially things that The Governor can't.

Not much time to write yesterday. The Senator and I had dental appointments in the morning. After his turn in the chair, I sat down, and The Senator came and stood by my side and coached me through the cleaning.

You're doing great, Mom!
Open wider, Mom.
You can't go to the treasure chest and pick out a toy unless you sit still, Mom.
He's going to be a great dad someday.

The Governor continues to increase his vocabulary. We've heard a couple of two and three word sentences also. His latest, "I bwoke it." (What? You broke something? Not you, Gov!)

I also brought the boys into work on Friday, and one of my co-workers who reads this blog looked at The Gov and said, "I don't see any horns on his head."

That's because The VP ground them off with a DeWalt 402 so he won't poke his brother's eyes out.

This is shaping up to be a busy weekend. This afternoon we're heading out to a birthday party, and tomorrow is all soccer, all day. I will be sacrificing small animals to the weather gods again tonight for some warmer temperatures. I almost got my sacrifices in last night, but the skunks cleared the road before I hit them with the car.

Posted by Cathy at September 27, 2003 12:54 PM
Comments

I think we're supposed to sacrifice that which would be pleasing to the gods. I'm not sure if a skunk qualifies. Plus, using a car may not be an 'approved' method - I think you're supposed to get a bit more personal with the sacrifice. Of course, I have no idea what you'd sacrifice to Herne the Hunted "[...] the terrified and apprehensive deity of all small furry creatures [...]" [Terry Pratchett reference].

Posted by: aelfheld at September 28, 2003 02:16 PM

heh. I like your comment. However, I have it on good authority that the gods to whom I sacrifice believe that the more dangerous the sacrifice, the more fraught with difficulties...the more impressive. They would, however, frown upon my use of a vehicle. Now if I caught a skunk with my bare hands...

Posted by: Cathy at September 28, 2003 09:09 PM

Aside from the olfactory issues, skunks are notorious for carrying rabies. Hydrophobia just isn't on anymore - at least on the [W}right. ;-)

Posted by: aelfheld at September 29, 2003 09:26 AM