With the dearth of postings lately, I’d like to issue a call for any LOST theories swirling around in the Godfrey family. I like the theory that it’s a place where you get exactly what you want. Think about it. We’ve got a few months to kill. (And please tell me someone in the family watches it. Ryan, I’m counting on you.) For the non-watchers, what is your heart’s desire for Christmas, and what mountains are we going to be climbing, say around the 25th or 26th of December? (Neil, Diana, and Dad, this seems to be your area of expertise.) I vote for Camelback. Love and Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
Milo threw out all the stops with his chicken costume, flapping his arms and scrunching up his nose in delight as we all oohed and aahed. No throwup (!), but a fun night with our firstborn on his first halloween. We’re enjoying autumn and the leaf-coated lawn.
In other news, though, my visiting teachee’s son accidentally shot his brother in the midst of a gang-related fight just around the corner from us. We made the 10 o’clock news. On that note, if anyone wants to come visit us…
Haslip Halloween Highlights
1. Sarah picked up kids from school with the hazard lights on, while driving at maximum speed of 35 mph in 50 mph zone where most cars are going 60. Can you say “new transmission?”
2. After weeks of build up and excitement, Jonah refuses to wear batman costume to nighborhood block party. What?
3. Sarah goes to bed early with some strange stomach stirrings. Has dreams of doorbells ringing all night.
4. Jonah wakes mom up at midnight and presents his throw-up all over the blankets, flooor, hands, etc. etc.
5. Mom attempts clean up, but after gagging several times, has to call in reinforcements – Dad.
6. 12:05 a.m. – doorbell rings. Stinkin’ trick or treaters! Oh wait, it’s a police officer. “Vandals smashed your Suburban windows out. Nieghbors’ car too.” Neighbor rang several hours earlier – that explains the ringing in my dreams.
7. Mark deals with the police while Sarah goes back in to face the sick boy. The stench is unbearable. More dry-heaving, more gagging.
8. Give Jonah some pepto which produces instant vomitting.
9. Throw blankets in the wash w/o rinsing or clearing debris. Haven’t checked on them as of Nov. 1.
10. Mom and Jonah home sick today. Cannot get stench out of olfactory memory. Mom ready to throw up at any moment.
How was your Halloween?
