When I drive to work most mornings, I have my front defrost on high gear and use my windshield wipers because of the condensation that forms. Well...I was minding my own business driving to work, and about a mile into the drive, what I thought was a small leaf lands on my windshield near the wiper. I look closer and realize its a small frog!
I wonder how it got there, but then begin to worry about how I am going to get it off. In a few blocks I am going to be getting on the interstate and the last thing I want is to see this frog fly off when I hit 60MPH and splat into the car behind me.
"There is a light ahead" I think "maybe I can jump out and flip him off the windshield"
But I realize I am not going to have that opportunity. My windshield is quickly fogging up and I am having trouble seeing out the bottom of it. That condensation is going to quickly rise and I won't be able to see a thing. I start tapping on the window trying to make him jump. He moves, but it's only a little bit forward. I can't tell if he is on the hood of my car or sitting on my wiper due to the darkness and condensation. I can't wait any longer and I have to turn on the wiper so I can see where I am driving. I fear he is too small and that my wiper may catch his foot and then smear him on the windshield. ewww!!!
I flip the switch and watch the frog go up and down on the wiper. Yikes....at least he held on. Now I have to get him off the wiper. The light ahead is still green and there is a car behind me, so no chance to stop.
'spray him with water' I think...maybe that'll get him off the wiper.
As soon as I pull the lever 'Crap!' I realize that the wipers go on automatically after the water!!! I panic and realize this could be gross if the wiper smears the frog. There is nothing I can do, I have a front row seat to this poor creatures last breath.
He hangs on for the first up and down, but as the wiper reaches the bottom he hops up onto the windshield. Oh no....Here is comes...I think as I divert my eyes so I don't see, and when I look back, the frog is gone and there are no guts on the window.
I prefer to believe that he hopped off as the wiper nudged him and since he was going about 45 mph he sorta 'hang-glided' down to a very soft patch of grass on the side of the road. When in real life the poor thing probably jumped and hit the pavement 3 feet below traveling 45mph. Can something that small get road rash and survive? I just hope the car behind me didn't squash him.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Belly picture
Sorry, this post does not have the belly shot yet. I have been practicing every morning in the mirror trying to find the right pose. For those of you who have never taken a belly shot, it's a bit stressful. When in your life do you want to look fat and take a picture of it? Then you try to find the best way to capture your round belly.
Should I take is showing my bare tummy? What if my belly button looks weird? What about that mole? When should I take the picture? I look smaller in the morning than I do at night after eating and drinking all day. (Side note: I lost 2.5 lbs the other night...from getting into bed, to when I woke up....and all I did was sleep and pee twice)
Or should I wear a belly band or tight tank top and take a picture with something covering my expanding waistline? Where do you put your hands when posing?
I'll figure it out soon and make Bob take the picture.
Should I take is showing my bare tummy? What if my belly button looks weird? What about that mole? When should I take the picture? I look smaller in the morning than I do at night after eating and drinking all day. (Side note: I lost 2.5 lbs the other night...from getting into bed, to when I woke up....and all I did was sleep and pee twice)
Or should I wear a belly band or tight tank top and take a picture with something covering my expanding waistline? Where do you put your hands when posing?
I'll figure it out soon and make Bob take the picture.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Things that he grows
Recently we have been able to enjoy some of the fruits of Bob's labor.
My husband has a a green thumb and really wanted a garden. We did not know where to dig the garden at the new house, so we decided to plant some veggies in tubs - peppers, carrots, onions. And he planted a watermelon seed too. We have about 5 melons growing right now and decided to try one early to make sure they were growing alright. Someone told us that in China they have square watermelon - they are easier to stack. They put the little melon in a box to restrict it's growth. I'll let you know if I come home to boxes in our backyard.
My husband has a a green thumb and really wanted a garden. We did not know where to dig the garden at the new house, so we decided to plant some veggies in tubs - peppers, carrots, onions. And he planted a watermelon seed too. We have about 5 melons growing right now and decided to try one early to make sure they were growing alright. Someone told us that in China they have square watermelon - they are easier to stack. They put the little melon in a box to restrict it's growth. I'll let you know if I come home to boxes in our backyard.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Joyful Thing Number 2
I posted before about my bodies decision to grow bangs and the crown of frizz that now exists around my forehead - That was joyful thing number 1.
My joyful thing number 2 is actually joyful - I can feel him moving around inside my belly every now and then. Nothing too big, just little flutters....I can't wait for the first actual kick or movement when I can tell what he is doing. I am sure I'll be complaining about it when he is kicking at 2:00am and I am trying to sleep, but for now....it's kinda cool.
And if you didn't catch the subtle hints above.......it's a boy. We found out Tuesday that we're having a boy and Bob can't wait for a new golf buddie and someone else to mow the lawn....
My joyful thing number 2 is actually joyful - I can feel him moving around inside my belly every now and then. Nothing too big, just little flutters....I can't wait for the first actual kick or movement when I can tell what he is doing. I am sure I'll be complaining about it when he is kicking at 2:00am and I am trying to sleep, but for now....it's kinda cool.
And if you didn't catch the subtle hints above.......it's a boy. We found out Tuesday that we're having a boy and Bob can't wait for a new golf buddie and someone else to mow the lawn....
Friday, July 17, 2009
I've been bitten
Okay...It happened. A few months ago on vacation, my sister in law gave me a book to read. When I started working seconds last month, I finally found the time to read a little before I went to bed.(Bob's not there so I don't keep him up with the light on) The story line was pretty good, a little bit of high school romance with a vampire twist. I would read a chapter each night, then go to sleep. (I am talking about Twilight in case you did not figure it out by now) It was keeping my attention and some nights I was tempted to read the second chapter, but it was too late and I really needed to get to sleep.
Well, last night it happened. About 230 pages into the book - I couldn't put it down. For those of you who have read it, it was when they started playing baseball and she went to watch and the event that happened after that. (If you have not read it, I didn't ruin anything for you.) Holy cow....It was about 3.5 chapters later that I looked at the clock saw 2:30 and knew I had to get to bed in order to function the next day. I am a little embarrassed to say this, but I can't wait to get home tonight and read more....I've been bitten
P.S. I am surprised that two guys said they tried on their clothes before they bought them. I really didn't expect that.
Well, last night it happened. About 230 pages into the book - I couldn't put it down. For those of you who have read it, it was when they started playing baseball and she went to watch and the event that happened after that. (If you have not read it, I didn't ruin anything for you.) Holy cow....It was about 3.5 chapters later that I looked at the clock saw 2:30 and knew I had to get to bed in order to function the next day. I am a little embarrassed to say this, but I can't wait to get home tonight and read more....I've been bitten
P.S. I am surprised that two guys said they tried on their clothes before they bought them. I really didn't expect that.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Shopping
I shopped like man today.
I was at walmart to pick up a few grocery items and thought I would check out the clearance rack (that's not the man part). I walked around the racks, held things up and guessed what size I would need and put it my cart. I didn't try anything on!! (That is the man part) It was kinda fun. I ended up getting 10 shirts and only 1 does not really fit. Best part is the most expensive one was 7 bucks. I love a bargain. And now I have things to fit around my growing belly :)
I was at walmart to pick up a few grocery items and thought I would check out the clearance rack (that's not the man part). I walked around the racks, held things up and guessed what size I would need and put it my cart. I didn't try anything on!! (That is the man part) It was kinda fun. I ended up getting 10 shirts and only 1 does not really fit. Best part is the most expensive one was 7 bucks. I love a bargain. And now I have things to fit around my growing belly :)
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