7 Quick Takes Friday, #27

1. Please don't be mad at me for what I'm about to admit: I'm SKINNY.

It's true. All my life, I've wished, hoped, prayed for curves where none were forthcoming. Well, some curves eventually appeared - I do have scoliosis, but a curvature of the spine isn't what I'd been dreaming of when I imagined the body I'd most like to have. Anyway, my point here is that my weight isn't generally an issue, unless I'm bemoaning my prominent ribcage and knobby-knees. My body has definitely changed after having two kids, but what stubbornly remains is my gangly self.

Nevertheless, for some reason I had this conversation with my husband this week while trying to convince him to come home early from work:

Me: Pretty, pretty please?

Him: Sorry babe, I've just got to get this stuff done. I wish I could, really I do.

Me: Well can you at least come home before I turn into a pumpkin?

Him: (laughing) You ARE a pumpkin.

Me: YOU THINK I'M FAT!?!

Him: Wha?! NO! I just meant...you know...like a term of endearment? Haha. Like - hey pumpkin, what's for dinner? Oh, come on, you know that's not what I meant...I was just....*sigh*

Sometimes I like to keep him on his toes. Make sure his mind stays nimble.

2. I have a gardening question I'm hoping someone may know the answer to. Why do some of my tomatoes ripen before they're fully grown? Why are some of them turning bright red when they're only the size of a dime, while others grow to full size before ripening? Is there anything I'm doing wrong to cause this? Is it weather related? Or just the luck of the draw?

3. Last week I told you about how desperate I was for a haircut, and YES! I got one! I was asked to post a picture, and I decided that since I'm no good at exhibitionism, I put one on the iddy-bitty thumbnail in my 'About Me' section in the sidebar. So now my hair is short, hallelujah, and you get to see a tiny me posing for a self -portrait, hallelu-yikes.

4. I wrote a post on Wednesday that was pretty far outside of my normal silly stories. It was emotional and heartfelt and I debated even posting it for other people to read. I felt very bare and open by putting myself down in the written word - but it felt good too. Putting words to my emotions was helpful. I guess when I'm having these...feelings...they come pouring out of me and I have no way of knowing if others will understand a word of what I'm saying.

Kind of like now. I'm rambling on and on about nothing and hoping you understand.

Hello?

5. Mia hardly ever watches Sesame Street anymore, so I was surprised to see her soaking it all up the other day, particularly the Word of the Day segment. Jessica Alba was defining Scrumptious, and Mia was paying terribly close attention. I expected to hear her use this new word soon, and I wasn't disappointed.

At dinner she looked at me and said, "This dinner is delicious, mom! It's....it....uhhh....it's de-scrumptious!"

Her execution was slightly off, but at least the sentiment was correct.

6. I can't believe Lauren is big enough to try this:

7. I just finished re-reading The Time Traveler's Wife. I figured that since I'm hoping to go see the movie sometime soon, I'd better read it again to prepare myself. I read it several years ago (maybe 5?) and it's been collecting dust on my bookshelf because I wanted to give myself time to forget some of it. I loved it so much - and since you only get to read a book for the first time once, I tried to buck the system and get a second first time.

And I am SO glad I did. It was beautiful - again. Really an amazingly written story. I'd forgotten enough of the details to be captivated but remembered enough of the plot to not keep myself up all hours to see what happens next.

You should read it. Be warned, though, it takes some concentration, what with all the time traveling. And there is alot of, um, flowery language that some may take offense to. But really, truly, and seriously - you should read it. It still stands near the top of my favorite books list.

I'll be letting it collect dust for another 5 years or so in order to pave the way for my third first-time experience. And I'm excited already.

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