Can I eat fish on Fridays during Lent?

[Underdog]

What happens when you tell someone not to watch a movie? You realize I'm probably going to waste money and more time by renting these at Blockbuster on Saturday! I have been making it a habit of renting them after church...

To all who care, I've sort of been keeping in the theme of really inane comedies--Happy Gilmore, The Animal, you get the idea. This past week's selection included "Paaaat, The Movie."

Yes, it was beyond stupid. D10 watched it with me. I asked her (knowing the answer) if you ever got to find out if Pat was a woman or a man by the end? She chirped with a smile, "Nope, but my money is on Chris as the man and Pat as the woman--strange as that might be."

Two more movies which we haven't seen--maybe we'll plug in tonight. Oh, I forgot, I'm supposed to head to Triple J's for Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Triple J, do you do carryout?

Additional side note: We've noticed that all the former SNL folks are in each other's movies: Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald, Eddie Murphy, Rob Schneider, Kevin Nealon, Julia Sweeney--they all have incestuous roles in each others' films... check out the credits at the end of the movie, cuz you'll be surprised.

Ocean journaling:

I was just about to pick up the phone to call the principal of D7's school to discuss a big summer school vs summer camp brou-ha-ha--she left a message for me to call her yesterday.... when Mr. Wonderful called.

I was annoyed--not with him, but for the fact that I was just picking the handset up to dial, not to chat. But I quickly tamped down my irritation (it was invisible to him and almost to me because I realize I want to keep wearing my DB tiara)...

MW: You guessed it: Bob showed up! "HEY, how's it going? Just checking in!"

Note to self: at least he didn't say 'how's it hanging' like some people do. Contrary to popular belief, I do not have balls that drag on the ground!

Me: "Oh, hi, Mr. W. I was just getting ready to call Mrs. R."

MW: "Oh, about the summer crap, right?

Me: "Yes, I definitely need her help resolving our dilemma."

MW: "You going to tell her you didn't appreciate being the messenger that got shot?"

Me: "Well, yes, that will probably be where I start. Anyway, I'll let you know what she has to say afterward. What's up?"

MW: "Nuthin. Just wanted to call and say hi. Any word from D10?"

Me: "No."

MW: "That means she's having fun. Good! Do you think you need me to pick her up for gymnastics?"

Me: "No, I don't know yet. Hey, would you entertain taking her to the dermatologist tomorrow morning instead?"

MW: "Dermatologist? There's nothing wrong with her skin!"

Me: "Uh, no. But she's seeing him for the plantar wart. This should be her last appointment and it will take 10 minutes. I have 3 days in a row where I either leave work early or get in late. I could really use help on one of them."

MW: "What's the 3rd day? Is that an option?

Me: "Monday, and not unless you want to lead the Girl Scout meeting on Monday afternoon. I'm working on the Being My Best badge. You want to do that?"

MW: "NO! Are you kidding?"

Me: "Yes, K, I'm kidding. Your choices to help are today's gymnastics run or tomorrow's dermatologist appointment. Either one of them are inconvenient as hell for both of us, so either one of them will help me out."

MW: Pause.

Me: "Mr. W., we don't have to resolve this right now. Think about it. And if you come up with a plan before I talk to D10 or S, feel free to call me."

MW: "Good idea!"

I really am a rocket scientist at heart.

Me: "Okay, talk to you soon!"

MW: "Okay, ciao for now." (That's his sign off to everyone and I stole it a long time ago cuz it flows nicely.)

Bob was present the entire time on his end. It still creeps me out a bit knowing he's sharing my secret... sort of... cuz he really doesn't understand that he's BEING Bob!