The Children Lose Their Minds in Such Uncertain Times

I would like to submit a formal apology for my lack of blogging. Now that all that is out of the way, this blog is to do a super quick catch up before Matt and I head to New Mexico on Monday for our super awesome road journey to Beth in Las Crusas. First and foremost, I want to thank all that sent out birthday wishes. I personally am bad at remembering birthdays even though there are many handy tools out there to remind me such as Myspace, Facebook, and other people. I kicked it off the day before by going on a snowy hike with Matt in the woods followed by sushi. We had waited for a good snowfall all winter, and it luckily came right before my birthday.


The next night was spent with mostly family and a few friends at Fast Eddie's which is a local bar in Alton, IL. They claim to have the coldest beer. I wouldn't know because I drank lady drinks.

The following day I was laid up with a severe cold which put a quick end to my birthday festivities, but I'm getting old and shouldn't be celebrating as much anyway for chrissake. I was actually without voice for about five days. Old people call it laryngitis.

A few weeks prior, I hosted a very important slumber party with guests of honor Layla and Ella. We ate popcorn and pizza and watched movies together and played dress up. I emptied one of my big closets and filled is with costumes which wowed the crowed. They liked going through the tiny door and turning the light bulb on and off by the chain. They woke me promptly at 7:00 a.m. the next morning by jumping on my bed and demanding Fruity Cheerios which I had purchased for the occasion. I was happy to oblige.



The Mardi Gras celebrations have already begun in St. Louis and the big parade and wandering of the streets is on Saturday. I have no visitors from the North this year, but I shall have fun for us all. I very very much miss Chicago right now, and am almost sick that I haven't been up there in so long. Has anybody heard about summer concerts in the park? I've become quite the workaholic so I've been told as of late by family, boyfriend, and friends alike. It's time to get away. Hopefully New Mexico will remedy some of my blues. I also hope to do some productive writing to share with you again. What is happening to me?

So, I promise to keep in touch more regularly. Lent is coming up, and as a semi-good Catholic girl, I can't think of a better reason (excuse) to get my life back in order. Miss you. And who is making comments and then erasing them? Shame on you, person. Shame on you!