Chick-Fil-A Doesn’t Open Until 6:30 (and ten other random facts)

Fact #1: You know what makes me feel lonely sometimes? Liking something that I have no one to talk to about (see recent post about Miranda Hart whilst acknowledging that you have no idea who Miranda Hart is). I don’t say that to sound sad or picked on. I’m just being factual. I have some interests and passions that not a lot of people share. So when I find a nerdy, lil person I can talk to about The Things, I am just so darn happy. A couple of weeks ago I got to talk to another human being about one of my TV shows, and I’m still on a high from it because it is such a rare occurrence. 

Fact #2: Nicky was ordained an Elder on Sunday. It threw me for a loop because I was planning on this happening after he graduated. He informed me on Friday, which I guess I’m grateful for because it wouldn’t be unlike him to tell me Sunday morning. 

Fact #3: We are just about ready to turn in his mission papers. We decided to get him a passport before we submit them, so as soon as that’s done, we’re good to go. 

 

Fact #4: I don’t miss having babies and toddlers. Sometimes I feel guilty because I feel like I’m supposed to miss it, but by golly, I don’t. When I see pictures of my kids as toddlers, I think they’re cute (awwww), but I’m not sad at all. This sentiment is amplified whenever I see another mother using a stroller or car seat.

Fact #5: Twice recently, my friends have said to me, “I know you’re not a hugger, but…” and then they’ve hugged me. It’s true, I’m not much of a hugger, but I’m not opposed to hugs - I’m just not the initiator. I’ve wondered, though, how my friends came to the conclusion that I’m “not a hugger.” Was it through observation and lack of hugs for years on end? Or did I declare it at some point? I don’t recall. 

Fact #6: One of my friends (not one of the aforementioned huggers but a different one) hugged me the other day and then told me I held on longer than usual. So maybe there is a little untapped hugger in me. But now I’m overanalyzing the situation because I didn’t intentionally hold her longer, and the fact that it was noticeable makes me wonder what in the world I was doing. 

Fact #7: It is currently 4:00 in the morning, and I’m wide awake. This has been my routine for about two months straight. I wish Smith’s was open because cheese is on sale (today is the last day), and I’d like to stock up. I feel like that would be a great way to be productive right now as opposed to laying in bed in my underwear writing weird paragraphs to share on the internet. 

Fact #8: My blood pressure has been normal for the last week, and I don’t even know what to do. Look at me walking around not almost having a heart attack! Who am I?

Fact #9: I had jury summons today, and the case got resolved yesterday, so I’m off the hook! I am so happy! I’m going to absolutely live it up over the next two years of ineligibility. YOU CAN’T TOUCH THIS!

Fact #10: For the past few weeks I’ve been doing mom and me journals with Zoe and Eva, and they are loving it. I got them two different ones for variety. It has been a fun activity that they have really loved. One night Zoe was having a meltdown (her meltdowns are pretty rough sometimes and last hours) and I was able to reset her by asking her to do her turn in the journal. Nothing has ever reset Zoe before. Such a relief!