Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Sweat 'n Stuff

I really haven't felt like blogging much lately. To be honest, I've been feeling a bit 'off'. There's an underlying irritability that keeps surfacing and I can't really put my finger on it. It's like a bunch of little things that when you add them all up, or think of them all at the same time, equal one big BLAH.

Now for those of you that know me in real life, don't you go thinking that this has to do with the fact that I turned the big.....well, that had a birthday on Tuesday. And for those of you that just read my blog because you get a kick out of my weirdness, you're probably thinking I'm even weirder now. Yes, my birthday was on Tuesday and I didn't even do a post for it. I really couldn't think of a single thing to say, other than 'Happy Birthday to Me!'... and then what? So I just didn't post at all. M to the Izz-A and I did go out for sushi, which was absolutely delicious. And since his birthday is next week, we may do a dual celebration and go out with friends in a couple of weeks. Hopefully. I LOVE doing stuff like that.

Another contributing factor to my blah-ness may be the fact that next week I'm headed back to work after what felt like an incredibly short summer break. I do, however, love my job and the people I work with, but it's always hard going back to the classroom after having a couple of months off. Plus, Kate and I have become extremely close BFF's this summer and I'm feeling all sad and sorry for myself when I think of not being able to spend as much time with her.

Gah, is this post completely boring and depressing or what?! I just went back and reread what I've written so far and already I wanna give myself a swift kick in the...

Well, on the brighter side of things, my mom has been in town for a couple of weeks and Kate and I have gotten to spend some time with her. I love seeing the two of them together.
We went to the zoo yesterday. Although the only personal hygiene that took place in my bathroom before leaving was brushing the teeth and throwing on deodorant, I am so very glad I went the deodorant route. IT. WAS. HOT. At one point my mom looked at me and said, "Wow, you're really....ummm....sweaty." I knew I brought her along for some reason. I also could have won the Dirtiest Hair in America award yesterday.
No contest.
But something told me the apes wouldn't mind.
Thank goodness for the little signs that labeled each animal. I had no idea what the names were for some of them.
Here I am pointing out a 'deer-thingy'. I later found the sign and informed Kate of the correct name, although I can't remember it now.
I remember going on field trips to the zoo as a kid and it seemed like there was always some type of construction going on or that certain areas of the zoo were shut down due to unknown reasons; therefore, my teachers would resort to talking about the different types of plants and flowers that were planted around the sidewalks of the blocked off areas. Super interesting! Pshhh. I was glad to see that all areas of the zoo were up and running yesterday, except for the photo booth.
But I simply don't have it in me to pass up a photo booth, so we made do and took our own pics. Doesn't quite have the same effect, does it?
Kate loved watching me feed the giraffes, but didn't really want to do it herself. I tried to act like the giraffes tongue wasn't freaking me out. This shot doesn't really show exactly just how long it's tongue was, but believe me when I say that it just made me feel weird.
We immediately headed for the hand washing station...and proceeded to count to 30.

Kate didn't actually touch the lettuce or the giraffe, but I was thinking all things airborne.

I'm pretty fond of the giraffes. We both share a common trait known as ELN, Extremely Long Neck.









Best seat on the ride! You know it thrilled my soul when Kate told me she wanted to ride on the Gator. She knows what's up.


A word to the wise: Don't try to video tape your child on a carousel when you're riding it, too. I got a little nauseous and wanted to throw up the cheese puffs that I had stolen from Kate's backpack two seconds before hopping onto this thing. I might be smiling in this pic, but my mouth is doing that watering thing it does right before you throw-up.

We had a great time and loved watching all of Kate's facial expressions...

...and this one was my favorite.
So now I'm off to clean this house of mine. It's been neglected lately, as when I get into a slump, I slump in ALL areas.
But I crawlin' out of it.
I can just feel it.

30 comments:

Charis said...

Feel better soon!

(and um, GO gators...)

USCEmily said...

What a fun trip to the zoo!
Hope your blah-ness goes away soon.
And, happy belated birthday! :-)

Rebecca Jo said...

I think we all go through these little funks.. you will get better!

Kate even looks red faced - it musta been REALLY hot!

I wanna giraffe feeding area at our zoo - jealous!!!

Amber said...

Nausea, blah-ness..... not another little one on the way??!?! haha j/k

Hope you feel better soon. We all go through "ruts"!
BTW, you've got the cutest dirty hair ever :)

Kasey said...

I totally have the blah feeling about the blog too- I just feel like I got nothin'.

Never even realized that you have ELN syndrome too! I guess I was too worried about my own.

And Go Gators!

Sweet Simplicity said...

Love all the pics! I'm sure you will snap out of it soon! Now if I could only get over my own blah-ness. I need a vacation.

Sassytimes said...

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY.

Kristy said...

I am in a funk too.
I am hating on most things at the moment. =( Especially the short summer break and knowing I have to go back to the job I don't love. Just writing that makes me want to bawl my eyes out.

Kerri said...

Who is not in a slump before school starts back? You'll perk soon enough...

Anonymous said...

I think there's a slump thing going around because it's here too. You'll get out of it. I didn't realize that we share the same birthday, so Happy Belated Birthday!

I don't know if it was the hat or what but Kate looks more "grown up" to me in those pictures! She's so cute.

Bridget said...

Happy belated bday! I'm right behind you turning (do I have to say it...ummmm 30) in January so I won't think about that till then for now I'm still in my 20's neener neener... I get in slumps too I actually just go on strike once in awhile in ALL areas too..including the washing hair haha! p.s. what grade do you teach? I've always wondered but forget to ask.
Cute pictures...I have ELT extremly long tongue:) haha

Jessi said...

I know it's hard to remember that "this too shall pass" in the midst of a slump, but it will :)

I loved your zoo adventure pics. Three generations of pretty ladies!

Oh, and P.S.... I love that you call your hubby M to the Izz-A. LOVE it!

Belle said...

What a fun day!

Anonymous said...

There must be a case of the BLAH's going around as I too am having them. Trying to get out though.
Cute pics of the zoo. Your daughter is so cute!!!

Prissy Southern Prep said...

It looks like you all had a fun time at the zoo! I am sorry that you have the "blahs" -- whenever I am feeling down and out, I usually get over it within a couple of days! So, this too shall pass. =) Have a great day!

Q, La, and Gooner said...

You are hilarious and your hair STILL looks better than mine on apparently a terrible hair day. Now that I have a bebe it might be time for a change for me...

Lane said...

Looks like so much fun!! And your hair did not look bad! :)

Lane said...

Oh, and Happy belated Birthday! :)

Perfectly Imperfect said...

Well Happy Belated Birthday sweet girl! Even though you are a Gator fan! Everybody has their faults right?! =)

Hope you get to feeling better soon. I've been in a funk lately too. I blame it on being a girl!

prince snow farm said...

Oh Hollie I totally understand your blahs. I go back in September, didn't get out until late June. The thought of leaving my 2 kiddos is HORRENDOUS! And to make it worse, my husband is a teacher too, so we have a house full of blahs (while still trying to go Yeah School! for the kids) for a while before returning.

Don't let this overshadow the fact that you had a b-day(belated happy), or a fun time at the zoo with your sweet girl and mom.

I always try to think of the positive: I'm home by 3:00 with my kids, we get all of the vacations together, and we actually still have jobs in a terrible economy. Of course we'll never be rich, we eat lots of pb and j by the end of the summer, but we share a lot of joyful moments with our families.

I hope it helps a little knowing that there are others out there that totally understand. If only some big company would sponsor us as stay at home moms! We could blog about it daily for them.

Abbi said...

i've kinda got a bad case of the blahs too!!! what the heck??!!! go away blahs!!
looks like kate enjoyed the zoo!! we need to take the girls together sometime!
cute pics!

The Forey's said...

ok...so, i just stumbled over your blog a few days ago, and I can't help but laugh at your posts. Sorry, I don't mean to say your blah's are hilarious, but your ever so eloquently stated sarcasm...just thought i'd let you know you bring a laugh to the end of an often hectic day.(oh, and your blahs...they are like chicken pox, put a bandaid (or in this case SMILE) over them and they heal right up!

Anonymous said...

sounds like you have a case of the birthday/summertime/back to school blues....I hope you feel better! Love the zoo pic's!

Piper Jacquelyn said...

I totally get you. I've been in that kinda "slump" a lot of this summer, for some odd reason. Sushi & your b-day sounds like a great thing though, & the zoo! The zoo is always good. That giraffe slightly frightens me though, ha!

Chic Runner said...

crawl out my friend! Even if you just posted pictures I would still lurk :)

Chic Runner said...

Oh and happy belated birthday!!! :)

RCaitlin said...

Happy belated birthday! I've been feeling "off" too lately. Maybe it's the extremely hot weather...

Becky said...

Happy Birthday! I love giraffes! And that darned photo machine has been out since Rocco was born!

Madison Sanders said...

Kate is one cute little girl.

I remember taking zoo field trips as a kid too. Glad you all had fun...sweat and all. :)

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