It isn't often that I'm seized by an impulse. But occasionally, I become a woman possessed (so to speak.) This time, I was seized by the impulse to...paint. And get a new floor in my living room. So I did. I thought it all up on Monday night, and today I spent the day painting my living room, kitchen and hallway. Somehow, in my mind, it all seems quick and simple. I literally think it won't take over 3 hours. Ha.
I also bought laminate flooring for my living room and hallway. I'm planning on us installing it ourselves. The only problem is, it has to be cut.. with a saw...and we don't have a saw...or know how to work a saw. Oh well. I never did mind about the little things...
Jonah and Todd went to a birthday party at the bowling alley today...(Jonah's plan before they went: "I'm gonna get a lot of bowls!") Just before they left, Jonah leaned against the WET PAINT on the wall wearing a brand new shirt. Sheesh.
Tonight we went to the lighting of Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit. I know all you former Lufkinites are missing that big old reindeer. Don't try and deny it.
There was a huge crowd there tonight, and when it was time to light him up, the whole crowd did a countdown from 10. Just picture it...5...4...3...2...1... ... ...nothing.
We all just stood there...except for the band and singers, who gave us a rousing rendition of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and never missed a beat, unlike Rudolph himself.
Suddenly, the lights flickered on...the crowd began to cheer...then ...nothing again.
We waited..
Flicker...nothing...flicker...nothing.
Those poor kids.
Finally, and somewhat anticlimactically, Rudolph came to life.
We went into the mall to see Santa, and for the first time ever, Jonah sat in Santa's lap and had his picture made. He was absolutely beaming, and they talked like old friends. Finley screamed, so we whisked her away before they took the picture.