Last week I got a blister on the joint of my big toe that sidelined me for a few days and if that’s not a depressingly accurate illustration of middle age, I don’t know what is.
Ok this was a bit TOO relatable. I’m suing you for intellectual property infringement of my life! 😁🤣 no but really… thanks for the giggles and I hope your zombie foot lives on a while longer. “What to expect when you’ve stopped expecting “ is my favorite phrase now!
Let's not forget the number that PeriM and her older sister Meni are going to do to us, and the fact that sneezing the "wrong way" can throw out your back and dislodge a few ribs to make the drive to and from the chiropractor that much more exciting. Sorry about the blister - I feel you, sister, and hope that along with more bandaids that you've ordered another pair of shoes! XO
Oh my friend....you are right....I may have to write something about the DEElight of Lady's Second Puberty! Now with 100% more irrational nonsense. I feel YOU on that rib busting injury that was most definitely sustained while paragliding over the Grand Canyon and not sneezing as has been widely misreported :) Mended and back to my regular SHEnanigans...new shoes and all! XO!
Bingo! Those of us who suffered through the time frame referenced, without the convenience of home delivery for nearly everything, also had to experience the feeling of spontaneous combustion without having had much warning. You have been forewarned, take heed (and black cohash) and prep your partners!
Shire--you are too funny and so, so real! Where is Amy Schumer with a sketch about this? C'mon now! Stay strong and in your comfy, stylish Croc orthotics! Who run the world? Wait, who is RUNNING? You could seriously tear a ligament..no. :)
Watched Amy Schumer last night (fabulous as always) so can attest that she is hasn't gotten to that special phase in life yet and she also shared a surgery story (actually a few) that may affect her journey there and I hope it is all positive! My best tip is to refrigerate face wipes.💗
Omg you did it again. I sit here in my surgery boot laugh-crying...hilar line about fearing frozen water! And love hearing about your grandparents. More please. And yes, Kim H. above. So humbling.. truly, love this Sheila. 💜
Thanks my mighty friend! I am sorry you are laid up and really hope that it was worth chasing those ninjas atop of that speeding train! (Shhh..I won't tell that this happened when you went out to get the mail) :) I'd say let's drink to the middle, but we all know that's another thing going bye-bye in the beige middle abyss :) Heal up FAST! XO!
That foggy road photo is everything!! You need to put out a coffee table book replete with your witty Boris and Natasha captions and I will buy it tomorrow :D Also, hear ya on the partners just don't understand!
Thanks Marmi! You get it....a house full of people and maybe furry things and yet here we are allllll alone :) I am working on a photo book due out next year, BUT I dig your suggestion...Boris and Natasha: Autumn in New England :) Could be a thing....:)
Thanks Gabrielle! I really appreciate it. If we're lucky, we make it to the middle eventually...right? Could come with a downloadable PDF or something :)
For me it was cutting down the family Christmas tree. I’m afraid my shoulder will never be the same. I can no longer throw a ball farther than most toddlers.
HA!! Sounds like you had yourself a good, old-fashioned Griswold family Christmas! Toddlers shouldn’t be throwing anything dense than spaghetti anyway. You’re right where you need to be 😉
I really enjoyed reading this and I'm way ahead of you and into the next phase... my tweens have got tweens. You can look forward to less speed, more sleep, and a wider variety of meds. :-)
Morning Yasmin! Thanks so much! You are most kind. Sounds like you are thriving in phase 7 of adult-o-lescence? Maybe we can just all call it that, be kind to one another in our various stages of "molting," and try to laugh more, worry less? I'll give it a shot if you will! :)
Ok this was a bit TOO relatable. I’m suing you for intellectual property infringement of my life! 😁🤣 no but really… thanks for the giggles and I hope your zombie foot lives on a while longer. “What to expect when you’ve stopped expecting “ is my favorite phrase now!
I live in mortal fear of ice or even a hard frost. Nature is NOT playing!
Let's not forget the number that PeriM and her older sister Meni are going to do to us, and the fact that sneezing the "wrong way" can throw out your back and dislodge a few ribs to make the drive to and from the chiropractor that much more exciting. Sorry about the blister - I feel you, sister, and hope that along with more bandaids that you've ordered another pair of shoes! XO
Oh my friend....you are right....I may have to write something about the DEElight of Lady's Second Puberty! Now with 100% more irrational nonsense. I feel YOU on that rib busting injury that was most definitely sustained while paragliding over the Grand Canyon and not sneezing as has been widely misreported :) Mended and back to my regular SHEnanigans...new shoes and all! XO!
Also the sneezing will cause your bladder to empty out, even if you just peed. Hello there, depends undies! 😳
Achoo-oops! No doubt! 😆
Kim--oh no! You're right! I forgot about leaky pipes! Honestly, after 35, why leave the house? Why?
Bingo! Those of us who suffered through the time frame referenced, without the convenience of home delivery for nearly everything, also had to experience the feeling of spontaneous combustion without having had much warning. You have been forewarned, take heed (and black cohash) and prep your partners!
Shire--you are too funny and so, so real! Where is Amy Schumer with a sketch about this? C'mon now! Stay strong and in your comfy, stylish Croc orthotics! Who run the world? Wait, who is RUNNING? You could seriously tear a ligament..no. :)
Watched Amy Schumer last night (fabulous as always) so can attest that she is hasn't gotten to that special phase in life yet and she also shared a surgery story (actually a few) that may affect her journey there and I hope it is all positive! My best tip is to refrigerate face wipes.💗
Her newest Netflix special? I watched that yesterday as well! She definitely keeps it real! Might have to get a mini-fridge for those wipes! Sound! 👏🏼
Omg you did it again. I sit here in my surgery boot laugh-crying...hilar line about fearing frozen water! And love hearing about your grandparents. More please. And yes, Kim H. above. So humbling.. truly, love this Sheila. 💜
Thanks my mighty friend! I am sorry you are laid up and really hope that it was worth chasing those ninjas atop of that speeding train! (Shhh..I won't tell that this happened when you went out to get the mail) :) I'd say let's drink to the middle, but we all know that's another thing going bye-bye in the beige middle abyss :) Heal up FAST! XO!
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That foggy road photo is everything!! You need to put out a coffee table book replete with your witty Boris and Natasha captions and I will buy it tomorrow :D Also, hear ya on the partners just don't understand!
Thanks Marmi! You get it....a house full of people and maybe furry things and yet here we are allllll alone :) I am working on a photo book due out next year, BUT I dig your suggestion...Boris and Natasha: Autumn in New England :) Could be a thing....:)
So, so true, I completely relate 👏 And that’s a beautiful shot.
Thanks Gabrielle! I really appreciate it. If we're lucky, we make it to the middle eventually...right? Could come with a downloadable PDF or something :)
For me it was cutting down the family Christmas tree. I’m afraid my shoulder will never be the same. I can no longer throw a ball farther than most toddlers.
HA!! Sounds like you had yourself a good, old-fashioned Griswold family Christmas! Toddlers shouldn’t be throwing anything dense than spaghetti anyway. You’re right where you need to be 😉
I'm only in the third decade of my life, but for some reason I relate to these pains of daily life all too well.
I chuckled reading this quite a few times. :) Great piece, Sheila.
HA! Thanks Akos! I think the sliding scale of adulting is in perpetual flux! Stay spry (but also take those Flintstones vitamins!) :)
Exactly :D
I really enjoyed reading this and I'm way ahead of you and into the next phase... my tweens have got tweens. You can look forward to less speed, more sleep, and a wider variety of meds. :-)
Morning Yasmin! Thanks so much! You are most kind. Sounds like you are thriving in phase 7 of adult-o-lescence? Maybe we can just all call it that, be kind to one another in our various stages of "molting," and try to laugh more, worry less? I'll give it a shot if you will! :)