My Monthly Check-In...

...You probably don't even feel like reading this do you? I mean- I blog so infrequently some might say- "what's the point" - the point is I am trying to not set any preccedent or raise the expectation level too high... Or the point is I am kind-of busy and sort-of undisciplined. Yeah- thats the point.

So... checkin' in with some 'wax:

• Right now Macy's Halloween... errrr Fall Festival... costume is up for grabs. Here are the options in play -Kelly is pulling for the "Flower" -Macy is currently pulling for "TV" -And I almost have her convinced she should be the "Potty" (think the cowboy on the horse costume -fake legs and all.) Please help us decide by commenting your vote.
• Kelly and I stole away for 24 hours on Friday- it was great to get away and pretend we were rock stars... if only by the smoky smell permanently ingrained into our clothes... some sub-wax highlights:
• Getting to see lots of police activity and arrests- the dull thwack of billy-club on frat-boy arm still rings in my head.
• A new boutique hotel in downtown ATL with 24-hour valet and new-hotel special rates... evidently we stayed there before it opened... oh yeah-it was awesome walking through the shiekly appointed lobby with a big blue dufflebag.
  
• We checked out a really cool coffee roaster that is about a lot more than coffee- I am really looking forward to our November study of Philippians.
• Of course we hit the coolest store ever...
• And last, but definitely not least getting to hang out with the coolest band ever (I wish my Wiki entry had stuck) and the best little sister/former youth kid ever (sadly no Matt/husband)! Eating at a diner at 3:00 am is so rock star.
• ***Addition- here are some pics with the kids... Sadly, no Sven. Sadly, no Sven.
  
• I think that The Soup is my favorite show ever... this blog is taking forever because I keep having to look up and laugh- Joel McHale - my comedy man-crush.
  
• HD is awesome- my Father-in-Law is da bomb!
• I called out a lady at lunch today who was giving some serious attitude to the Zaxby's counter girl- she was being totally rude, demeaning, and actually threatened to grab the next plate of chicken that comes out if it wasn't hers. It was awesome - she was dressed in her Sunday best and marched back to her table and prayed with her kids- like hands clasp on the table in front of them and everything. So yeah - I HAD to say something - first I apologized to the counter girl and told her that not everybody who goes to church is that grumpy afterward - her reply was "yeah - church did her some good today..." - Then I waited until the Phari-SHE's kids were not around and told her I hope her day gets better after having such a rough time getting her chicken. She confirmed that- yes, she went to church and even "taught Sunday school" and evidently that means her chicken had better darn well be prompt. I was really close to asking if the lesson was on patience, grace, or "being my witnesses"... sigh... maybe she will find a mirror soon.
  
• Lastly, some highlights from church today: "the twins", twister visuals, and an awkward video.

See you next month- maybe.

B