2008…the year I bring it on.
January 1, 2008 | blogger birthday bonanza!,holidays,Jojo,Me,Mr. Squirrel
Why hello. And Happy New Year! Whoopppeeeeeee! Did everyone party like the Squirrel family did? Let’s review our New Year’s Eve:
Mr. Squirrel took the day off, which was good because we awoke to this:
The menfolk headed out to clear the VERY heavy 10 inches of snow…and Mr. Squirrel bragged to everyone he saw how Jojo actually DID help clear the snow (with lots of grunting). Also, our little helper knows his limitations. When too cumbersome, he requested his mittens off. When too cold, he requested mittens on. And, finally, when the chill was too much, he requested hot cocoa:
After they cleared the driveway and cocoa was consumed, and after some more playing with cars, trains and trucks, Jojo hit the big boy bed for a nap as soon as the babysitter arrived. Even though Mr. Squirrel took the day off, I still had to work, and Mr. Squirrel needed to run errands and take the car (my car, which he now drives) to get serviced, as it was way overdue for an oil change and has been feeling not so stable (in my opinion…it’s my car afterall… I drove it from 21 to over 135k miles).
While I chucked down a Crunchwrap Supreme in the minivan (cuz I’m classy), Mr. Squirrel wandered into the Toyota service center only to learn that my baby (my other other baby, the red Corolla) has been deemed (gasp) “unsafe to drive” and will “fail inspection…” in fact, the inspection is overdue. Bah! What? My BAYYYYBBBEEEEEEEE! So Mr. Squirrel drove it home (I know you see the irony (and safety violation) there, right?). We’ll bring it back on Friday to get all patched up. In the meantime, shit.
I headed off to work while Mr. Squirrel defied death in the Deathmobile. And apparently, back at the homestead, Lil’ Jojo busied himself during his nap with conversations about cars, trucks and backpacks… and finally, he fell asleep a couple of hours after we put him down, only to awaken at 4:30. Glad we pay the babysitter $40 for all of that bookreading she did. Yeah. So.
What did I do during this time? Oh yes, you can catch up on my productive workday here.
When I finally got home, it was time for our Squirrel Family New Year’s Eve dinner which, I’m happy to report, will be a tradition here on out, cuz we do love us some fondue:
especially Jojo:
We then commenced with more playing with cars and trucks and trains, then went upstairs for a Very Bubbly Bath. After some books and arranging three binkies for Jojo, he hit the sack and Mr. Squirrel and I got down to bizniz being anti-social lame-os…watching football (him) and farting around on the computer (me). Honestly. We’re lame. Then we tried to stay up to watch that jackelope try to jump the football field on his motorcycle but fell asleep.
Needless to say, we watched the video of the successful motorcycle jump this morning on YouTube…and now I fear Jojo wants a motorcycle. Yikes.
Please note: sometime in 2008 I plan on getting my blog back together and fixing the ol’ sidebar mishap of 2007 (where I must have deleted it in a hormone induced mindf*ck). If anyone would like to help me with that, I’ll pay ya. I’m looking at you and you, cuz you’re talented, but I also realize: um, you have lives that don’t (for now) include doing my bidding…all in good time, my minions… all in good time.
Because as you see from my title, this is theeee year Mrs. Squirrel brings it. It’s my year. The year of the rat. The year of Cletus McFetus comin’ out and showing us all his in-utero learned martial art moves. The year Jojo becomes a big brother and, with help from the stars, starts poopin’ in the potty. The year he attends preschool (if I get my act together plus ACK!). The year Mr. Squirrel travels a buttload…even before the baby comes (like to England in 2 weeks!). The year I stop buying new books to sit on the shelves. The year I order a new printer (done! just now!). The year I finish Jojo’s baby book? Well, let’s not go overboard here. But for sure, the year I pull all of my hair out (no, not because of the bad haircut I got while home) because HI. I WILL HAVE TWO BOYS.
Other people bringing it? How about Britt? I heart Britt’s blog title and her writing. Plus her sassy spirit. It’s her bday– go over and show her some of that bday love!
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January 1st, 2008 at 2:35 pm, Molly Says:
I apologize if I’ve missed you saying this already, but this is the first time I’m reading — TWO BOYS!?! EEEEEEEE! Welcome to the club! It’s a great place to be.
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January 1st, 2008 at 3:32 pm, Vera Says:
You are awesome…thank you for checking out said apartment. Here is hoping that 2008 brings all that you and “Mr. Squirrel” disserve: a beautiful new addition and continued strength (and good humor) to build your family with. May your 2008 be full of joy and insight….Happy New Year.
January 1st, 2008 at 4:04 pm, Sallyacious Says:
Happy New Year! We had dinner with some friends and then came home and were both in bed and asleep by 11. Welcome to the Lame Club.
January 1st, 2008 at 5:45 pm, Becca Says:
Happy New Year! Bring it!
January 1st, 2008 at 6:01 pm, SJ Says:
Happy New Year! This is my year as well to bring it. I’m just not sure quite yet what I’m bringing….
Either way, it’s got to be better than 2007, right!?
TWO BOYS! WHOOOOOOPEEE! You are going to have so much fun.
January 1st, 2008 at 9:07 pm, Ree Says:
Well now, thanks for telling me about Britt’s birthday. She was my Secret Blogger Santa!
And Happy New Year. Your yard looks like mine!
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:06 am, Britt Says:
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! You are too sweet!
Now what’s wrong with buying new books to sit on the shelf? Is this something i should give up, too? Ha ha!
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:54 am, whiterabbit Says:
Happy New Year!! Here’s to “bringing it on” in the New Year!
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:23 am, Jeannette Says:
Happy New Year to the family! And chocolate fondue: awesome I must say, very “Belgian”
We planned on having only zakouskis for the whole evening: we only ate a tenth of a third of what I had bought. That’s party leftover for about a week!
Also, send some snow over, we want snow, we want snow!
Last thing my dear, do you remember that exactly a year from today, two foreign aliens were pulling in your driveway and falling in love with your big boy? Great memories and even a bit of USAsickness I must say. Love ya.
January 2nd, 2008 at 9:14 am, Heather B. Says:
Yesterday I shoveled my mother’s driveway because I COULDN’T GET TO THE GYM. Wrap your head around that one for a minute. I shoveled to burn off some calories. So you know, feel free to have me come shovel yours that way I can work off that bottle of wine.
Happy New Year!
January 2nd, 2008 at 11:12 am, Kristabella Says:
2008 is going to the THE year. ALL CAPS, BABY!
And also, I would have looked like that had I been there to enjoy your fondue. I didn’t earn the name Dirty Faced Johnson as a kid for nothing!
Happy New Year!
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:43 pm, Rachel Says:
You will have two boys!!! EEEEEEEEE!!!! I, for one, cannot wait for that!
January 3rd, 2008 at 8:45 am, Amy W Says:
Now I really want Fondue, and I don’t think they serve that in the hospital cafeteria…
Happy Belated New Year!