Top Ten

Things I'm Looking Forward to about This Summer

10. Using our pool (which is almost always frigid, so it requires a
really good, hot day).
9. Going to a movie (well, if we can fit it in before June 20).
8. Cooking. As in, more than spaghetti or cold cereal.
7. Walking. Because maybe I'll have spare time or energy? (See #9.)
6. Sleeping late. (Again, see #9.)
5. Not having to come up with a dressy-enough-for-school (but still
comfortable) maternity outfit every day.
4. Projects! And I mean curtains!
3. Reading what I want to read (as opposed to a strict diet of
constant teen lit).
2. My husband's work parties. (A little humor there...)
1. Well, YOU know this one. (Hint: It involves 3 AM feedings and lots
of dirty diapers...)

Off to see the wizard

(I tried posting this Saturday night during intermission, but I had technical difficulties. Just so the fans know that I'm not a total slacker.)

Well, I've seen it on the silver screen, I've watched it with the Dark Side of the Moon dubbed in, so it's only fitting now to be watching The Wizard of Oz with a live symphony orchestra! Not a bad way to spend a Saturday night... And the Fort Worth Symphony is fabulous.

hints part six

Do NOT take a photo of the rocking-horse elephant in the fancy-lamp
store, no matter how amazing it is. Unless, of course, you plan to
fork over $1500 for it.

(I know. It shouldn't have taken a trip to NOLA for me to learn the
simple truth that Merchants Selling Unique Stuff don't want you taking
home free digital copies... Still. She could've been less sarcastic
about it. That's all I'm saying. Oh, and lesson learned. And bitter
feelings being left behind. Mostly.)

hints part five

Always wear sunscreen.

hints part four

Things it doesn't have to be Mardi Gras for:

Beads
Being given beads by complete strangers
Lewd behavior in public
"To Go" cocktails
Crossdressing
Floats (but only at Mardi Gras World, and po' folks like us may have
to miss that)
Funny morning street smell

hints part three

When selecting a hotel in the French Quarter, forget stars, location,
price, and even cleanliness. Look for nice, thick walls. Nice, thick,
soundproof walls.

[n.b. Doors to adjoining rooms do *not* count as thick walls.]

hints part two

Be merciless when waiting for a table at the Cafe du Monde.
"Vulturing" is totally acceptable.

On the other hand, once you have a table, take your time. Don't let
those other vultures intimidate you! Just relax, enjoy your cafe au
lait and bignets, watch the crazy tourists (not sophisticated like
*you*), and wait for your husband to get so sympathic for those around
you that he physically removes you from the premises.