Kurtofsky

Did you see tonight's episode, Eri??? 

Did you see it??? 

ha ha ha...maybe not this season, but next season it's going to happen!!!

Lor

Terry Ann

Every year for Mother's day I write some sappy and sentimental tribute to my mother. Most years, I think she doesn't read it.

Probably because that's not the person that she is.

My mother; while not being an unloving person, is certainly never one for sappy displays of emotion.

Therefore, this year, I am going to give her the kind of tribute that she can appreciate.

A strange one.

Here are the TEN random THINGS about Terry Ann Hinsdale!

10. She is the oldest of 9. I think she's spent most of her life as a mother, in some respect. Her youngest sister was only 4 when my brother was born. I have recently realized that we aren't so much my mother's four children, as much as her 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th siblings:)

9. She says the smell of baby powder reminds her of her mom. The scent of 'intrique' perfume reminds me of her. I hope my kids remember me smelling like 'sweet cinnamon pumpkin'.

8. Getting to see her as a grandmother has been a revelation for me. I am the youngest and we were all born so close together that we grew up together. I never saw my mom with a baby until Jack-Jack was born. She's crazy about those babies:)

7. She doesn't like to talk about or plan for food. In her ideal world, no one would eat.

6. She's the reason I started reading. Well, it was a combination of her taking away our TV and then leaving VC Andrews novels in the attic. I think I read "Flowers in the Attic" at the age of 9. It was traumatizing!

5. If my life, my personality, my opinions, beliefs and goals were a giant quilt, my mother would be stitched into every line and corner.

4. I just this year realized that my mom has really good taste in music.  I grew up thinking it was my dad; with his Led Zellpin and Mozart and blues and rock. My mom introduced me to Elvis, and Cher, and all the best oldies. She has different taste than my dad, but just as good.

3. I don't remember ever seeing her cry. I don't know how she created me. I think I cry; on average, a few times a week. I especially like crying at work, where it makes everyone uncomfortable. I use the social awkwardness to my advantage:)

2. I don't see her in myself or my siblings. But I see so much of her in my sisters kids.

1. Like she always said to me growing up, my mom is brilliant. I've never met anyone half as charismatic.  In another lifetime she most likely was a dictator or a puppet master politician's wife:)

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY, TERRY!

Lori Ann

Oh thus be it ever...

My mom called me last night at 11:30 pm.

I was half asleep and surprised to see  her number pop up, as she doesn't call me a lot, much less late at night. 

(Unless she has been watching murder mysteries and decides there might be a serial killer in Reidsville)

Anyway, she called to inform me that she and my dad were breaking out the crystal glasses and the sparkly water, and toasting the death of Osama. 

Normally I frown upon late night death to terrorists toasting celebrations, but I decided that I'll let this one slide. 

God Bless the USA! 

Lolee

On the day that you were born..

To my niece Katherine, upon leaving your terrible two's behind forever. 

Katy, I remember the day you were born. (I was in class)

I remember the first time I saw you  (in the car seat on top of the armoir)

I remember your first word (I tried to make it "Aunt")

It was "Jack", in case you forgot (because you've always loved your brother)

You are the 4th child (And the tie creator)

The baby (and you will always be)

And no one was ever better suited to the role (You wear your title with pride)

You play the part of adoring younger sister (Even if the others kids sometimes forget you)

And mamma's baby to perfection (She lets you run wild!)

You are angelic in one moment (giving kisses and sweet smiles)

And a whirling dervish in the next (Remotes, water, destruction galore!)

You give Jack-Jack someone to hug (he's loved your from day 1)

James someone to conspire with (against the Elly-Jack alliance)

And Elly someone to boss (she was born to be an older sister..like your mom)

You give your Mom someone to spoil (Like nothing I've ever seen!)

And your dad someone to call "the rat" (he tried lizard with Elly and it didn't take off)

In some ways, I 've missed you the most (you keep everything lively and fun)

I've missed your Paul Newman blue eyes (you've got the best eyes of them all)

And your feathery hair (it's like doll's hair! It's beautiful)

Your desire to be part of everything (sweet when they include you, heartbreaking when they don't)

And your sweet, loving heart (You are the sweetest thing ever)

Heavenly Father sent you to us (because He knew we were ready for our 'baby' to arrive)

We are so lucky (LUCKY)

He knew we wouldn't be complete (nothing would be the same)

Without our Katy- Cat. (Rat. Ratty. Kat Rat. Deal Breaker)

I love you, Katherine Danielle Monroe!

Here's to 3 amazing years, and many more to come!!!

Aunt Lolee

Making it Rain...

It's official, people.

I am a cheater. 

I made plans with one of my former interns

but then lied ummm...stretched the truth so that I could

sneak to the movies with another former intern. 

And then..the icing on the cake

After the movie, I told intern # 2 all of my gambling stories

and encouraged her to give it a try. 

You guys, I'm not just a spinster anymore. Now I am officially a 'bad influence'.

Sweet. 

Lolee

Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh!!!

These are a few of my favorite things..

I walked across an empty land

I knew the pathway like the back of my hand

I felt the earth beneath my feet

Sat by the river and it made me complete 

Oh simple thing where have you gone

I'm getting old and I need something to rely on

So tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin 

I came across a fallen tree

I felt the branches of it looking at me

Is this the place we used to love?

Is this the place that I've been dreaming of? 

Oh simple thing where have you gone

I'm getting old and I need something to rely on

So tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin 

And if you have a minute why don't we go

Talk about it somewhere only we know?

This could be the end of everything

So why don't we go

Somewhere only we know? 

(Somewhere Only We Know)

Keane

Lolee