Thursday, July 28, 2011
Audreyism of the Day
While sitting on the middle school lawn watching Sean at Archery Camp. "You're not old, you're just fat. I still love you, though."
An Even Playing Field and Pretty Girls
I love the beach. For anyone who has read this blog you know I spend a lot of time at Humarock Beach. It is my favorite place to be. I grew up there. My parents bought a small cottage there 43 years ago~6 months before I was born. I have wonderful memories of summers spent there.
Now my kids enjoy it as well. They LOVE it really. They love the beach like I did, love the ocean and even can dive right in to the frigid cold Atlantic Ocean water like I did when I was their age. They spend hours in it like I did as well. It is their second home and from the first sign of warm weather in the spring they ask when we are going back.
For both the reasons I mention above, I love Humarock Beach. As a mom I have a new appreciation for it. It brings an even playing field and days together that are enjoyed with almost no fighting at all. The beach, with all it's beauty, brings an even playing field for all kids~but especially siblings! Another friend of mine made this observation while we were there earlier this summer. Last week Brian, the kids and I spent our vacation there. I noticed what she meant during our vacation. It's hard to fight with such a wide open space to play. Don't want to build a sand castle, then go into the water, don't want to ride waves anymore, then get your skimboard, float on the tube, read a book, or just sit and soak up the warm sun. The house is so close to the beach, and the older boys just old enough, that I can now send them back to the house for a snack or if they just need a break. There's so much room to split them up or let them play together. It makes for such a fun and relaxing day for them and, sometimes more importantly, me.
As with last year, we had another wonderful week at the beach. We are so fortunate to live near the water and have a summer home to go to and a place to go to when we all need to have some space from each other~which inevitably brings us all back together when we get there!
On another note~my oldest has a crush. He has had this crush for two years now. He is the sweetest, kindest boy. Today after lacrosse practice he asked if he could put the BTR cd in the car stereo. The other day I skipped over the boyfriend song because I find it annoying. Tonight he asked if he could listen to the cd and made it a point to let me know he wanted to listen to the "boyfriend" song as well. I asked him teasingly if it was because he liked someone. At first he wouldn't say, then he told me that I knew who it was. The same girl he has mentioned a handful of times. To back up a bit~I honestly can't believe they have crushes at this age. They seem too young. This girl would tie his shoes in second grade. I think the attention is what he liked. When he told me tonight that I already knew who it was I said to him that I thought she was a sweet girl and a "good catch". He asked me what I meant by "good catch" and I told him just what I said~that she is a sweet girl. His response was, "and she's pretty too." So flippin sweet!
Now my kids enjoy it as well. They LOVE it really. They love the beach like I did, love the ocean and even can dive right in to the frigid cold Atlantic Ocean water like I did when I was their age. They spend hours in it like I did as well. It is their second home and from the first sign of warm weather in the spring they ask when we are going back.
For both the reasons I mention above, I love Humarock Beach. As a mom I have a new appreciation for it. It brings an even playing field and days together that are enjoyed with almost no fighting at all. The beach, with all it's beauty, brings an even playing field for all kids~but especially siblings! Another friend of mine made this observation while we were there earlier this summer. Last week Brian, the kids and I spent our vacation there. I noticed what she meant during our vacation. It's hard to fight with such a wide open space to play. Don't want to build a sand castle, then go into the water, don't want to ride waves anymore, then get your skimboard, float on the tube, read a book, or just sit and soak up the warm sun. The house is so close to the beach, and the older boys just old enough, that I can now send them back to the house for a snack or if they just need a break. There's so much room to split them up or let them play together. It makes for such a fun and relaxing day for them and, sometimes more importantly, me.
As with last year, we had another wonderful week at the beach. We are so fortunate to live near the water and have a summer home to go to and a place to go to when we all need to have some space from each other~which inevitably brings us all back together when we get there!
On another note~my oldest has a crush. He has had this crush for two years now. He is the sweetest, kindest boy. Today after lacrosse practice he asked if he could put the BTR cd in the car stereo. The other day I skipped over the boyfriend song because I find it annoying. Tonight he asked if he could listen to the cd and made it a point to let me know he wanted to listen to the "boyfriend" song as well. I asked him teasingly if it was because he liked someone. At first he wouldn't say, then he told me that I knew who it was. The same girl he has mentioned a handful of times. To back up a bit~I honestly can't believe they have crushes at this age. They seem too young. This girl would tie his shoes in second grade. I think the attention is what he liked. When he told me tonight that I already knew who it was I said to him that I thought she was a sweet girl and a "good catch". He asked me what I meant by "good catch" and I told him just what I said~that she is a sweet girl. His response was, "and she's pretty too." So flippin sweet!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
I Almost Hit an American Idol
Ok...so FINALLY a post about something other than my kids!
I live in south eastern Massachusetts where members of Aerosmith live. Tom Hamilton used to live in my town~but sold his house and moved to Boston a few years ago. Joe Perry lives a couple of towns away, Joey Kramer used to live the next town over but sold his house about a year ago and also moved to the city. Steven Tyler lives in the same town as Joey Kramer and remains there still. Not sure about Brad Whitford~but I know he is close because he, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer all used to frequent the Chinese restaurant in my town.
As a result of the close proximity of all~sightings are a common occurrence. A neighbor shot his hose at Lamborghini that sped down his street at an outrageous speed. The driver threw the car in reverse and backed up to apologize~it was Steven Tyler. About 15 years ago Steven Tyler sat down at the table next to me and my family in a local restaurant. It was Mother's Day and he was out with his wife and two children (who had to be 3 and 4 at the time). He clearly did not want to be bothered and my family (and the other patrons) left him alone. One spring night about 3 years ago we saw Joey Kramer at a local ice cream store. When we drove up he was done with pictures and getting into his car. All my brushes with the band have been arms length and I have never approached them.
That all changed tonight! We were leaving Humarock and driving down Central Ave. As we drove we noticed a "woman" walking in the middle of the street talking on her cell phone. Brian and I asked each other what she was doing. We slowed so as to not hit her and to try to figure out what she was doing. When we did she turned around and walked back towards the side of the road. There was a crowd around, so we thought there may have been an accident. As we passed the "woman" was right next to our car and I yelled, "that's Steven Tyler". We passed and commented that we should go back, but were nervous to if he had been in an accident. We didn't want to cause more commotion under those circumstances. We turned around to at least see and saw that he was taking pictures with fire fighters and fans that had surrounded him. I just purchased his autobiography for Brian for Father's Day and he happened to be reading it on the beach today. I grabbed the book and hopped out. I went over and asked if he would sign it. I think I must have looked like a child~I was so struck at the fact that I was actually getting a chance to approach him finally! He was about to take a picture with someone else and stopped and looked at me as I approached. He stared and acknowledged me~forgetting the picture he was about to take. I asked if he would mind signing the book and told him that Brian had been reading it on the beach that day. He took it and said, "sure, quick, quick, quick...". I thanked him and ran back to the car to show Brian~who now was unloading all the kids with the idea of getting a family picture with him. By the time he headed over, Steven was getting back into his car and commented that he had to go. No picture for us~but I am still star struck at the fact that he looked right at me and spoke to me. Seriously, like a kid. So pathetic, but true and very exciting.
What was almost more fun was that the kids were as excited because they recognized him from American Idol. Brian and I kept telling them, "that's Steven Tyler from American Idol!" They knew!
Hopefully next time we'll get our chance at a picture.
I live in south eastern Massachusetts where members of Aerosmith live. Tom Hamilton used to live in my town~but sold his house and moved to Boston a few years ago. Joe Perry lives a couple of towns away, Joey Kramer used to live the next town over but sold his house about a year ago and also moved to the city. Steven Tyler lives in the same town as Joey Kramer and remains there still. Not sure about Brad Whitford~but I know he is close because he, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer all used to frequent the Chinese restaurant in my town.
As a result of the close proximity of all~sightings are a common occurrence. A neighbor shot his hose at Lamborghini that sped down his street at an outrageous speed. The driver threw the car in reverse and backed up to apologize~it was Steven Tyler. About 15 years ago Steven Tyler sat down at the table next to me and my family in a local restaurant. It was Mother's Day and he was out with his wife and two children (who had to be 3 and 4 at the time). He clearly did not want to be bothered and my family (and the other patrons) left him alone. One spring night about 3 years ago we saw Joey Kramer at a local ice cream store. When we drove up he was done with pictures and getting into his car. All my brushes with the band have been arms length and I have never approached them.
That all changed tonight! We were leaving Humarock and driving down Central Ave. As we drove we noticed a "woman" walking in the middle of the street talking on her cell phone. Brian and I asked each other what she was doing. We slowed so as to not hit her and to try to figure out what she was doing. When we did she turned around and walked back towards the side of the road. There was a crowd around, so we thought there may have been an accident. As we passed the "woman" was right next to our car and I yelled, "that's Steven Tyler". We passed and commented that we should go back, but were nervous to if he had been in an accident. We didn't want to cause more commotion under those circumstances. We turned around to at least see and saw that he was taking pictures with fire fighters and fans that had surrounded him. I just purchased his autobiography for Brian for Father's Day and he happened to be reading it on the beach today. I grabbed the book and hopped out. I went over and asked if he would sign it. I think I must have looked like a child~I was so struck at the fact that I was actually getting a chance to approach him finally! He was about to take a picture with someone else and stopped and looked at me as I approached. He stared and acknowledged me~forgetting the picture he was about to take. I asked if he would mind signing the book and told him that Brian had been reading it on the beach that day. He took it and said, "sure, quick, quick, quick...". I thanked him and ran back to the car to show Brian~who now was unloading all the kids with the idea of getting a family picture with him. By the time he headed over, Steven was getting back into his car and commented that he had to go. No picture for us~but I am still star struck at the fact that he looked right at me and spoke to me. Seriously, like a kid. So pathetic, but true and very exciting.
What was almost more fun was that the kids were as excited because they recognized him from American Idol. Brian and I kept telling them, "that's Steven Tyler from American Idol!" They knew!
Hopefully next time we'll get our chance at a picture.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Welcome to My World
Brian just went out to play wiffle ball with the kids. He is currently dealing with one crying, unreasonable six year old who is also fighting with her 10 year old brother while also trying to mediate a fight between the 10 year old and 8 year old over who gets to bat first. I think he's getting a good taste of why I call him at work some days screaming like a lunatic~usually before lunch time! LOL!
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