So Long Sweet Summer

Yeah, to borrow a phrase from Pepto, I am a slogger. I have neglected my blogging duties. I will attempt to rectify this situation immediately.

But before I do that, I would just like to say that Chris Stephens commented on my last post. Thank you very much.

So, here's a catch-up and some brief, meaningful comments on the holidays I have missed...

July
26- Bert's Birthday (Sesame Street).
Bert & Ernie were my favorite Sesame Street characters (I like Ernie better, but you can't have one without the other). BTW, Bert is NOT gay. Neither is Jack Black.
27- Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day
I am sucktastic at growing plants. The only walk they go for is the walk to the garbage can. I am, it seems, proficient at growing certain banned substances in my garden. Whoops, maybe not. I accept your apologies, Mr. Bulletproof Vest.
28- First Fingerprint Taken
Not today, buddy. You can call off your helicopter and put the inkpad back in your pocket.
29- Chicken Wings Day
But alas, my hot [sauce] cohort has flown the coop.
30- National Cheesecake Day
Time to praise my husband...he makes the best cheesecakes in the universe.
31- Harry Potter's Birthday
Or it would be Harry's birthday...if he were REAL and not just a FICTIONAL character.

August
1- Chopsticks Song Birthday (1877)
I'll tell you what I like about Chinese people...as long as we're on the subject. They're really hanging in there with those chopsticks. Hahahahaha...
2- National Back To School Month
Only 26 more days of summer for me....
3- International Forgiveness Day
Well, no pressure here. But now you know. You have 364 more days to work up to it.

And today is National Chocolate Chip Day. Cohen had a bit of a rough day yesterday, so I told her we could make cookies today. Here is a replay of that conversation:

Mommy: Maybe we can make cookies tomorrow.
Cohen: But Mommy, you don't know how to make cookies.
Mommy: I do so know how to make cookies. (Note: Do not argue with a 4-year old. You will lose.)
Cohen: But you always burn them.
Mommy: Sobbing uncontrollably.

Out of the mouths of babes.