a terrible case of the grumps
G.R.U.M.P!! That's me. I just can't shake it. This morning, I was fine...it was shaping up to be a beautiful summer day. But as the hours progressed, my mood went into the trash. And for no obvious reason. Though I WAS out of Diet Coke, which always makes me a wee bit cranky. LOL (Yes, I realize it's an unhealthy addiction. No matter. I've embraced this fact and moved on. HA!) So I put the babies to bed early, caught the last half of my favorite summer entertainment, and turned to the ol' stand-by mood lifter.
But my fail-safe cure didn't even phase it. 2 Haagen-Dazs bars later and I'm still as sour as ever. (And now SICK!! LOL) To make matters worse, *Henry* just phoned to share that someone had walked on the freshly poured cement leaving footprints all over the new driveway. Yes, they went THROUGH the hazard yellow caution tape that was on the perimeters and quite clearly, on purpose, scuffed and twisted marks into the surface. BLAST! That's just not nice. Anyone know a good joke? I'm in serious need of a little chuckle.
Here's hoping tomorrow is happiness and floof filled, for me, and all of you.
Let me be the first to say, I'm sorry! Hugs to you! And I think footprints might add a cool/decorative effect/affect... I'll get back to you when I've got a good joke. I'm on a mission. *B
Posted by:Beth | July 12, 2007 at 12:23 AM
I'm back, with a {B} original joke: "A stick up your butt is uncomfortable enough.
But a frozen butt... now that's discomfort!"
-Beth Summers
I guess you had to be there.
Posted by:Beth | July 12, 2007 at 01:09 AM
ooh, sorry you had a bummer day! sometimes these things happen, I think you did the right thing by eating ice cream...but if you're still not better, just go look at your gorgeous eye-candy aprons, that would cheer anybody up!
Posted by:carlene | July 12, 2007 at 01:12 AM
Oh I'm so sorry and so anxious for you to get into your over-the-top adorable new house. What a bunch of ding-dongs. Who does that?? I'm sorry. Wish I was there to share in all the chocolatey-ness and diet-cokeness (I would even bring you some!)
Hang in there sweet cheeks!
xoxo
Posted by:Morgan | July 12, 2007 at 02:23 AM
Ugh! SOme days are just a bummer. Hope you get to feeling better soon!!!!
--Hollie
Posted by:PaulineLucille | July 12, 2007 at 06:28 AM
Sorry you had a bad day. My day yesterday sucked too for no apparent reason. Maybe it was just the day. So sorry about your cement. Hoping that today is better for you.
Posted by:Mindy | July 12, 2007 at 07:40 AM
Sorry about your crummy day. Here's for a better one today.
Posted by:Mary | July 12, 2007 at 07:48 AM
OK here it goes (courtesy of my 7 year old)
ME: Knock, Knock
YOU: Who's there?
ME: A little old lady
YOU: A little old lady who?
ME: I didn't know you could yodel!
Say it out loud, it is funnier that way!
Hope you are having a better day today.
Posted by:Wendy Updegraff | July 12, 2007 at 08:36 AM
Well, one thing: You made ME feel better by sharing that I am not the only one that can't leave the extra haggendaaz bar alone in the freezer! I'm already having ONE that is not good for me, so what's the difference if I have TWO??? LOL
Hmmm...here's a little saying for ya...we got some new lines of cards in a Hallmark. At first I thought they might be "stooping," but then had to laugh...
Front of card:
Single color with a quote by Harry S. Truman
"Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day."
Can you envision? Are you smiling yet??
Well, envision the creep who walked all over your cement kicking one tomorrow in the hot sun! LOL
Posted by:Becky (Daisyduster) | July 12, 2007 at 08:43 AM
OH well pooh! Down some more ice cream bars..I'm sure you'll be feeling better soon.
So your driveway is now art? LOL Ughh!!!!!
xoxoox
Posted by:Shabby Miss Jenn | July 12, 2007 at 09:00 AM
ok...so I don't have a joke to cheer you...
But a compliment. You are so incredibly talented and adorably clever!
How did that work?
Hope you have a better day!
Tonya
Posted by:Tonya | July 12, 2007 at 09:34 AM
Oh drat! I hope you have better days ahead. How absolutely mean and stupid to walk through your concrete. Here is a corny joke:
What did the duck say when the waiter came?
Put it on my bill!
Karla
Posted by:Karla | July 12, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Here's one courtesy of the kids (with apologies to vegetarians):
What do you call a cow with three legs?
Lean Meat....!
HA-HA!
Proceed to the nearest mini-mart and buy some Diet Coke.
Posted by:Cyndi Walker | July 12, 2007 at 10:11 AM
Dude. I would find who ever walked through my cement and chop their feet off. That makes me mad just reading it. No wonder you are in a bad mood.
Go buy more Diet Coke. That iwill made you feel better. My step mom FREAKS out when she is out of Diet Pepsi. Seriously. It is better to just hide until the fridge is restocked.
Now for the funny.
Kelly had to go home last night because he had a 5:30am conference call and needed to be at his computer. When he arrived home, our bedroom was a toasty 92 degrees. HA!
Posted by:Maegan | July 12, 2007 at 10:43 AM
okay...that stinks about your concrete! =( what is wrong with some people? i should've been a hippie teenager, because i whole-heartedly believe in the peace, happiness and love! why can't everyone?!
hope it's gotten better!
secondly...i seriously missed another apron while on vacation??!! i don't sew, so no kits for me. do you take just custom orders??
Posted by:lovelyn | July 12, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Sorry your feeling grumpy! Here's a joke for you:
A mother was explaining to her son that they had to put their old dog down. The boy asked his mother "will Rufus go to heaven?", to which the mother replied that he would, and that he would be able to do his favorite thing in the whole world in doggy heaven - chase squirrels. Thinking about it for a moment, the boy replied "So doggy heaven must be the same thing as squirrel hell."
LOL!
Posted by:Bree | July 12, 2007 at 11:07 AM
So sorry to hear your feeling down. I've been the same. My moods have gone up & down lately. I think its due to getting near "that time" ha ha. I am a chocoholic. As soon as my mood goes sour, thats what I need. My allgeries (and the kids)have been really bad for the last 2 weeks. Stuffy & snotty all around.
What can be done about the driveway? Would the contractor redo it or do you have to pay for it. That is terrible but sadly doesn't surprise me. People are inconsiderate.
How's the ant situation?
Posted by:luxy | July 12, 2007 at 11:21 AM
I hate it when other people have to rain on someone's parade. What is the deal!? Shame on the person who did that.
Sorry you are having a crabby day. I'm with you today too. Even peanut M&M's haven't done the trick for me. :-( Hope tomorrow is a better day. And that person who walked on your driveway - I hope their shoe had a hole in the sole and now their socks are cemented to their feet :-)
Posted by:Angie | July 12, 2007 at 12:45 PM
Oh my sweet friend... perhaps some loving thoughts and hugs from someone who misses you and loves you very much would help? {hug}
Tomorrow WILL be better! *smile*
Posted by:Nancy Comelab | July 12, 2007 at 06:00 PM
Shame on the punks, thugs, or plain ol' jealous neighbors who saw fit to "cross the yellow tape" and slop up your fresh cement! I myself was having a POO filled day just a few days ago and this fabulously fantastic, sweet, and amazing friend shipped me the MOST beautiful Polka dotted Baroque Pitcher for no apparent reason other than to just be FABULOUS! Thank Heaven for the unexpected surprise and the love of a true friend ;)
In all seriousness,when the chocolate and the the diet coke fails you, cuddle up in a freshly laundered bathrobe with 2 or 3 great girl movies and have Liv twirl your hair in circles while *Henri* rubs your feet. Cry at the cheesy parts of the movie(s)and then bask in the beauty of the "polka dots" and lace sitting in your studio. Oh!!!! And buy the latest issue of Country Home or Real Simple. A trip to the drive-in movie with my kiddos, dh, and a gazillion pillows and blankets was a super mood lifter for me earlier this week too. LOVE YOU HON!!!
Posted by:Eva | July 12, 2007 at 06:03 PM
Ok so I'm a little late to the pick me up party, but here are my suggestions-go see Harry Potter, eat some more ice cream-and I've started constructing your prize so that should be happy!
:)
Sandi
Posted by:Sandi Henderson | July 12, 2007 at 07:21 PM
Just have to start by saying 'love your blog!'.
Sorry to hear about the cement thing. Some people are just horrible.
Here's a thought....
"When you wake up first thing in the morning, eat a live frog, then you know that's the worst thing that will happen to you today."
I saw that at work, and loved it. Crossing my fingers that your days is oh so lovely tomorrow.
Posted by:Bonnie B. | July 12, 2007 at 09:32 PM
From the kids' cups at Pizza Hut:
Why can't your nose be 12" long?
*Because it would be a foot!
What kind of bow can't be tied?
*A rainbow!
What can hold up a bus with just one hand?
*A police man!
:P
Posted by:[michele] | July 13, 2007 at 07:47 AM
Oh Kim! I'm so sorry! I totally know how frustrating it is to feel onry and not know why :) UUUUUuuuhhh! I hope you day and your week gets better - i'll be thinking of you!
Posted by:gingersnaps | July 13, 2007 at 09:03 AM
what did 0 say to 8?
Posted by:Stephanie Nielson | July 13, 2007 at 11:28 AM