It was 'back to school week' here in Arizona and so we are back to the 6am alarm calls, making packed lunches and early morning traffic ... ugh. I think Ethan was ready to go back though (after being stuck at home with his mother for the last 12 weeks who can blame him) and excited to be finally starting High School after discovering when we moved last year that the school system was different and he still had another year of Middle School to do. Not sure whether he was still quite as excited when he got home after the first day after an overview of each of the subjects on his schedule and discovering that Maths is a year of Geometry, History will focus largely on American Politics and English (ironically his least favorite subject **snort**) this year is 'American Literature' and their first book is The Great Gatsby. LOL. Apparently amongst the other books on the list, (which obviously includes To Kill a Mockingbird ... or To kill a Mockingjay as Mr B thinks it's called **rolls eyes**) is an American play adaptation of Ann Frank's Diary ... can't wait for that!
Of course, moody teen has also reached the age where he would rather eat his left arm than be seen out shopping with his parents at the weekend (an option I would also have chosen when I was 14 given the choice so suppose I don't really blame him). And let's face it, as this morning's shopping expedition was a fairly typical example for Mr B and I, who could blame him?
"We're just popping out to Target for a few bits and bobs ... do you want to come?"
"Er .... durr! I'd rather eat my left arm!" See?
Now, don't ask me why but now that we have this newfound freedom and get to venture out on our own again occasionally after 14 years of having to be responsible parents and 'setting a good example' (well, trying anyway), we seem to turn into a couple of giddy teenagers the minute we step out of the front door.
This morning, we were headed to Target to pick up a few items. (Btw, the last time we went to Target together, this happened ...)
Today, I needed a new hairbrush and a couple of ingredients for tonight's dinner (Beef Strogonoff in case you were wondering). Within two minutes Mr B (read B for Bumble) could be found in the electronics aisle trying on some noise cancelling headphones (not on the list) and turning up the volume so high that the adjacent pair of headphones which, unbeknown to him were also connected to the same music source, began blaring 'Cake by the Ocean' at 100 decibels to the entire technology section. As if this wasn't bad enough, he then began shouting at the top of his voice
"THESE ARE GOOD .... HAVE A LISTEN ... GO ON ...!" at the top of his voice whilst simultaneously doing his best Dad dancing impression as scores of terrified shoppers ran for cover. Oh good Lord.
Next, Sonos speakers (also not on the list).
"I wonder how loud these go ... ?"
After a withering look from the clearly not amused sales assistant who suddenly appeared at his side asking through clenched teeth ...
"Is there something I can help you with Sir?" I hastily dragged him away, focusing our attention back to the list. Right. Hairbrush ... After determining they didn't have the one I wanted, despite the gazillion others on the shelf, but having to check every one just to make sure, Mr B, clearly bored, wandered off again on his own (never a good idea). I discovered him in the sun cream aisle (not on the list either). "Do we need any more sun cream?"
"No. We've got loads"
"Oh. I like this one though ..." taking a large bottle of lotion of the shelf and then promptly dropping it from a great height onto the tiled floor where it promptly exploded, leaving thick white sun cream splattered across the majority of aisle 10 ...
As (thankfully) nobody was around to witness UV-gate, we cleaned up as best we could and quickly moved on clutching our sides with laughter and with tears rolling down our cheeks.
Oh look, the moisturizer aisle ... I had recently read an article which said that body creams and lotions actually made you hotter in warm weather as they trap in the moisture and stop your body cooling itself down. Makes sense, I thought. It advised using a spray or gel moisturizer, which I had never really noticed, so I wanted to have a look to see if they stocked any as it is so dry here you can't survive without a good moisturizer but within 5 minutes of applying it I usually feel like I am going to spontaneously combust! Ah yes, here's one. I picked up a bottle which clearly contained a gel. As I smeared a generous dollop onto my arm, I squinted at the label (as I didn't have my glasses on) ... 'Gel moisturizer with ... oil ...!' Ewwww! It had the consistency of melted lard and despite constant rubbing, it just wouldnt sink in, leaving a shiny oil slick down one arm. This set us off giggling again, as I leant on the handle of the trolley and promptly slid off the end. LOL. Time to grab what we needed and get out quick, as I think we've caused enough mayhem for one day.
Just time for a quick visit to Menchies for a frozen yoghurt before we headed back home.
"We're back!"
"Oh ok. Did I miss anything?"
"Noooooo. You'd have been bored ..."
"Thought so ..."
Although it is still over 100 degrees every day here, the sun is gradually sinking lower in the sky and there is a perceptible change signaling that Autumn (I'm still holding out from calling it Fall for as long as I can) will be on it's way before too long. Not that that means hats, scarves and coats for us by any means, but hopefully nice sunny days which don't feel quite like walking out into a furnace (80s would be nice) and slightly cooler nights, however, I think we are still a month or two away from that yet sadly.
All the stores here though are having their 'end of summer' sales and the Fall Decor (dammit, failed already) is appearing, which I think is my favorite, along with all the Halloween stuff.
Having now got the house to myself during the day once again, I can get started on all those craft projects which I have on my list to try. Door wreaths are very popular here, for every season, and I have been wanting to have a go at making one from deco mesh, which I havent used before, so I think that will be the first on my list. Something like this maybe ...?
Once again, Pinterest is my best friend. Will show you the end result when I've finished, (although mine will probably look nothing like that, LOL)
Thanks for stopping by, have a great week and hope to see you again next time ...
TTFN
Bev x
Brilliant and funny as usual
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it Mon!
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