While I’m waiting
Aug 29th 2005CindyUnCategorized
How do you pass the time while you’re waiting for your children…waiting for your life to be completely turned upside down? What does one do while one waits for one’s future?
One blogs.
More specifically, one blogs about all the random things going through her mind that no one really cares about.
Like how I love sweet pickles. Not just any sweet pickles, but the sweet pickles that my dad’s mom makes. Now you’re wondering why I call her “my dad’s mom” instead of my grandmother. My “dad” is actually my step-dad. His mom makes the BEST sweet pickles EVER. I think she’s called Nanna or Nanny - I usually call her by her first name. Anyway, she makes the best sweet pickles - EVER. Did I mention that already? The sweet pickles are on my mind because I just finished off the last jar I “borrowed” (stole) from mom and dad. *hint…this is a shameless plug for more sweet pickles.
Some of my more dedicated readers (all 3 of you) may be even further confused now. I once told you that my dad did not support our decision to adopt. That person is my biological father. My “dad” (stepdad) is wonderful and supports us unconditionally. And by the way, he’s doing really well these days.
Here’s another random thought. I love those little bouncy balls you get out of the “gumball” machines at the grocery store. I recently found this game and now I can’t stop thinking about bouncy balls. I’m dying to run to the store and get one - seeing as how we have hardwood floors in our den, I could really have some fun with a good bouncy ball.
If you clicked on the link above, the red balls remind me of one of my favorite childhood candies. I can’t remember what they were called but they were some kind of sour cherry candy and even just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
I used to buy them at the Life Center - part of the church I went to growing up. THere was a small concession stand where you could buy stuff after youth group on Wednesday nights. What was that called? Lumpy, if you’re reading this, what did we call Wednesday night Bible Study?
Anyway, i’m digressing. Is THAT how you spell digresssing? I think those are enough random thoughts for one night.
I need your help again. Let’s play another round of question and answer. I’m running out of ideas and unless you want to hear more random thoughts, I need some questions! Just click on comments below and type in your question. If you don’t have a blogger account, remember to select anonymous and then click Publish your comment. You can do it. I know you can!
10 Comments »
jettybetty on 29 Aug 2005 at 11:06 pm #
Perhaps you could sleep a lot now??? Read books–o, you will read a lot of books in the next 10 years, but I am talking books with more than 10 words on a page!
I think you have about everything else done! I really do think you are about as ready as one can get!!
I am soooo excited for you!
JB
sster on 29 Aug 2005 at 11:15 pm #
What traditions will you be passing on to your children, and what ideas do you have for new traditions?
Jana on 30 Aug 2005 at 7:08 am #
I love it that you love “Nanny’s” sweet pickles. I have had the recipe somewhere and always think I should make some. I do think that K has made them one time — they are even better if you grow the cucumbers!
Jana on 30 Aug 2005 at 7:11 am #
Oh, the question thing — let me wake up and I will think of something. — I bet you can answere the traditon thing!
Anonymous on 30 Aug 2005 at 7:40 am #
I am reading and lurking… I don’t remember what Wed. Night Bible study was called - that was like 15 years ago, ugh. Now you will have me trying to figure it out while I should be working on a presentation for work.
My question: What is your favorite childhood memory and is it something that you will try to recreate with your kids?
-Lumpy
annoymous on 30 Aug 2005 at 1:42 pm #
r the sweet pickles a substitute for sweet tea?
Your grammar has improved.
karen on 30 Aug 2005 at 8:58 pm #
I can’t keep up with your blogs! There are 3 new ones since the last time I checked, which was YESTERDAY! Are you talking about cherry sours? Like the kind that also has green, yellow, and purple? I love those.
Catherine on 30 Aug 2005 at 10:03 pm #
Urgh! Another new game to become addicted to! ;o) Thanks!
I love reading about your traditions….when I’m not chasing silly bouncing balls around my screen.
ciNdy on 30 Aug 2005 at 10:19 pm #
JB, I try to read. In fact, I have a sack of books to trade in tomorrow. I have also finally purchased some “baby” type books that are supposed to tell me how to be a good mamma. Hmmmm.
Karen, yes! I think it is cherry sours! I haven’t even seen those in ages!
Catherine, I’m glad you like the bouncy ball game - I was actually playing it when I got your comment in my email!
Anonymous Grammar checker person - sign your name as “Grammar” from now on so I can keep up with you.
Stacy on 01 Sep 2005 at 1:39 pm #
Thanks a lot for showing me the bouncy ball game….I think….my high score is 65,693.