Life (and sun) over Laundry, everytime

Did I mention I don't even want to come inside when it's nice out? (except to fall into deep-coma-like naps every other afternoon) It's true. Consequently the dishes got out of control for a few days there, not to mention the laundry. I wouldn't mention the laundry, in fact, if this post didn't completely revolve around it. (it's okay, you can go now. I can tell you're bored already by yet another laundry post.) Alls-I-know-is I HAD to do a little wash. I told Grey to put a pair of socks he was wearing (outside without shoes, of course) in the hamper. He yelled back to me from the laundry room that he couldn't because the dirty clothes were "too tall"! Very nice. Don't you feel better about yourself now? Good - that's what I'm here for.
And now I'm off to ignore the new pile lurking behind the laundry chute doors and play with the horsies in the sun.

5 Things

I know I have been a big whiner for over a week - or at least you think I have since I haven't posted forever. BUT I swore I wouldn't post again until I got the blasted 'personal playlist' gadget working. You are now realizing that this is still a silent blog. I know. I can see you sitting there with you head tipped slightly toward your monitor. No, the volume isn't muted, your speakers are fine. It's me. I swear I'm following the directions, at least I think I am. Oh, who am I kidding- I am obviously NOT following the directions the way I should be or you would be enjoying my latest musical obsession. HOWEVER, I can't take it anymore - the not posting thing - and just like my oath to never enter another Walmart as long I live, I'm back sans the music.
I have the greatest picture on my phone and as soon as I can get it from my phone to the computer (yes, my technological savvy is lacking in many ways) I have to post it, and then we'll all laugh. And feel a little guilty about laughing. And laugh again. On the edge of your seats? Uh-huh.
What I really meant to tell you all is that I hurt my back a couple of weeks ago and while I've been waiting for it to heal (ie: I REALLY feel like an old woman now) I learned some very important things . . .about backs.

5 Things I Never Knew My Back Was Involved In:

1. Laying Down - I mean really! If you can't lay down, what can you do?
2. Vacuuming ( I know. That's pure naivety.)
3. Painting My Toenails
4. Laundry. (Good excuse to ignore it if I could justify sending the boys to school without underwear . . .)
5. Putting on My Pants. (You may also substitute 'pants' with 'underwear', if you feel like you must.)


Don't go worrying though. I went to the doctor and he 'adjusted' the worst of it away. (I can't begin to spell the nerve that was being pinched. Let's just not go there.) I thought the doc's advice on how to let my back heal was rather inspirational though: No standing. No sitting. Try to just walk and lie down. Seriously. Thought he was making a joke at first. How is that even possible? Anyway, now I'm just mildly sore and fairly functional. It's like old times! Woo-hoo!

Oh, oh, oh. I almost forgot. I have a new favorite word : PREPOSTEROUS! ('Inexplicably' was my old favorite and is still very close to my heart.) I love it because it sounds preposterous if you actually use it. Try it. I dare you. Say it out loud, try to slip it into a conversation without smirking when you say it. Don't be preposterous!