We don't have HBO, so I missed out on Sex and the City when everyone was talking about it. But thanks to Blockbuster, I am a new devotee. Who knew!!! I just finished watching the second season and I cannot wait to get to the store for the next season.
Which of the characters do you relate to the most?
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. I've been married for 100 years, my expectations are nil! My daughter is a newlywed, she's going to be pampered and spoiled. Meanwhile, my two sons are not overly enthused over the upcoming Cupid's holiday. Following are snippets of conversation over the past few days with my boys:
Friday evening:
Me: Austin you need to get to work on your Valentine's for the party at school Tuesday.
Austin: I don't want to do them right now. I'll do them tomorrow.
Saturday morning:
Me: Austin, you said you'd work on your Valentine's today.
Austin: Mommy, I don't want to do dumb Valentines. I'll do them tonight while you're at work. (Is there any doubt that this child belongs to me?)
Sunday morning:
Me: Austin, did you do your Valentine's last night? Austin: No, Mommy, Why do I have to do dumb Valentine's anyway?
Me: Because kids have been doing Valentine's for their school friends forever. It's just something you have to do, that's all. Why don't you go get them and get them finished.
Austin: I don't want to do them right now. I'll do them tonight while you're at work, I really will.
Monday after school:
Me: Austin, you can't put it off any longer. You have to do your Valentine's now. The party is tomorrow. Go get your Valentine's right now and get them done.
He grumbled, he pouted, he fumed, he fussed. He brought his Sponge Bob Square Pants valentines to the kitchen table and began writing. Then he stopped, pouted and fumed some more. He begged me to do them for him. Mean mommy that I am, I refused. He went on and on about how dumb Valentine's Day is and commented that there were some people in his class that didn't even deserve a valentine and he didn't understand why in the world someone had to invent such a dumb holiday in the first place. By this time, his big brother, Patrick, had entered the room and a knowing smile appeared on his face. He gave me a look that said, "Remember when I did the same thing?". Oh, yes, I remember. His sisters would give their whole beings to the business of "doing valentines". He grumbled and complained the whole time. In fact, when I first learned of Austin's impending arrival into my life, the struggle of making boys "do valentines" was one of the things I thought of and dreaded. But I digress! A halt was called in the making out valentine fiasco to clear the table for supper. Austin grumbled all through supper. He still wanted a good explanation as to why he had to do valentines. Patrick, finding himself for the first time in 7 years in a romantic relationship on Valentine's Day, turns to his little mini-me and said, "I know exactly how you feel buddy, It's not my favorite holiday either, but sometime's a guy's gotta do what guy's gotta do! After supper, the valentine's were finally finished and the boys went off for some male bonding via Playstation 2.
While washing the supper dishes I pondered how it was that I, being the romantic soul that I am, ended up in a household of Valentine's-bashing males. Is there no justice in this world?
I collect quotes. Even as a little girl, I would write down things that I heard people say that struck a cord within me. I have pages and pages of quotes. Today I received a quote in email that struck me:
"Love changes, and in change is true." --Wendell Berry
I know Wendell Berry. I went to grade school with his daughter, Mary. I used to spend the night at their house a lot. It was always an adventure. Almost a step back in time to a more simple way of life. I loved going there.
I don't know in what context the above quote was made. And, as with most quotes, it will mean something different to everyone. For me, it is mysterious. What does it say to you?
