Two Weird Things Today

Today two incidents occurred that were notably more unusual than my normal chronicles of unusual happenings. First and foremost in my mind is what my two oldest boys were up to on their Kid Zui accounts during their social media time. School was out, Thursday QT day was a success without any consequences for anyone, car pool drop off was sweet, homework was finished so snacks and media time were on. They were playing so peacefully the two of them. One eight year old little boy and one six year old boy playing together on what their parents (my hubby and I) have deemed safe for their internet entertainment, Kid Zui. They were almost huddled together, smiling, discussing, pointing at the monitor and encouraging each other with comments like, “…yes that works”. I was practically humming while my seventeen month old was happily dancing in his bordered off space while we all listened to a soft and quiet "Eat Pray Love" cd in the background. Whizzing around feeling accomplished with the big boys playing peacefully, little guy full of joy and me, oh yes, me, I was getting “stuff” done! Yes! I wandered by the big boys as I was picking up and organizing to discover the object of their attention for their always so desired media time. I couldn’t believe, well actually I could, what my little men were up to. They were on some fashion or dress up site styling an electronic female mannequin. I was actually quite impressed. Each one had very carefully and tastefully I might add created an image of their future “wife”, from their lips not mine. From the hair to the nail polish and even the accessories including not only the handbag but a wallet. The outfits they chose were darling and very hip. Did I tell you I was impressed. I smiled and decided not to say anything and just keep on a grooving in the getting “stuff” done department. All the while I couldn’t get out of my head the images of the girls they chose. From their eyes to their carefully selected hairstyles and decided on outfits that I noticed they changed around a lot until they found the one they felt best suited their vision. Many things went on inside my head. But what I concluded was that I have a feeling they may be a little more opinionated than their Daddy about what their beloved best friend and spouse may adorn herself with. It took me on a futuristic journey that I hope may be as beautiful as my thoughts and with as much smiles and shared joy in mind. I mean truly what kind of women one day might allow my boys to suggest the leopard print clutch. Hmmm….

Now the second slightly more unusual than normal occurrence today actually happened tonight. First I had to run a little later than normal quick run to the grocery store to support the boys’ school’s fundraiser. This was of course a little beyond regular as the boys and Daddy went to a Birthday celebration for a mutual friend that I truly preferred to be at but my life’s responsibilities deemed otherwise. I was happy though that my two big boys and husband got to go. My littlest guy was so incredibly tired by the time they actually left that his short bouts of intermittent screaming rang “he’s too tired” in my ears over and over again. But still I had to get to that fundraiser before 8 and I was on my own now because my original plans went way side when my husband ended up getting home an hour and a half later than I had originally expected. With all that said baby doll and I went to the store to support the big boys and boy did we. Never knew there were so many great deals and awesome food selections at Fresh and Easy. Now I know. All of the checkouts were self checkouts. “GREAT!!!!” I wanted to yell but instead some of the schools volunteers came to help out. You see my little one had had enough and wanted out of the cart without fail and couldn’t wear the little belt anymore because he is too big. So this sweet mommy from the boys’ school comes to get him out and her eyes got so big when she so generously grabbed him for me. I realized immediately the concern. I had to explain that in the car he managed to spill his entire sippy cup of water on him. Nice I know. He has this amazing skill of being able to make even the most declared spill proof cups leak beyond measure. It’s beautiful! Anyway once this kind lady learned that she was not holding a baby covered in pee I went as quickly as I could to get through check out and back in my car as soon as possible. As soon as my baby was secured in his car seat he fell asleep. He has been sleeping ever since. Ahhhh life is good! Here comes the weird part. On the way home my usual craving for a Starbuck’s wasn’t there. Every time I am in my car or out of my house my Starbuck’s magnet starts attracting its favorite splurge. Going through a Starbuck’s drive thru is what others may consider a week at the spa. Seriously I feel that indulgent and pampered by the privilege of driving up to the Starbuck’s window to kindly pay my just short of five dollars for a Iced Venti, Decaf, Non-fat three pump Mocha without any Whip Cream please. But tonight…oh tonight something was different. I was thirsty, real thirsty for a diet coke. I squealed my tires as I did a u-turn to the McDonald’s drive through. As I drove up to the speaker box it happened. “I would like a Medium Strawberry Banana Smoothie please”. WHHHHAATTT was that? I then pulled up to the first window to pay still feeling weird and unsure then carefully went to the second window to get my oddity. I drove home still feeling insecure as I sipped the medium beverage. This was weird for me on so many levels. The first and most obvious was that it wasn’t a Starbucks. O.k. I think everybody gets that. But there was more. For example it was a Medium. It’s confession time. I do not order beverages less than large. I just don’t . I haven’t for at least all of my adult life. And then….a smoothie…from McDonald’s at 7:45p.m. Weird. That’s all I can say, weird. I still cannot figure it out and am not sure if I am even happy or satisfied by the whole strange thing.

With all that said what about you, ever weirded yourself out? Please, please, please tell me about it.