Dress Update

...because I know you will all be sad if I go away to San Diego with out first telling you the outcome of my quest for the dress. (did I tell you I was going to San Diego for a week?)

Drum roll please.....

I FOUND MY DRESS!

It is just what I wanted. This might sound weird, but I actually prayed for help finding the right dress. And God is good. This dress kicks!

Well, I exaggerate in my enthusiasm. It is actually a very subtle dress, but it suites me very well. First of all, it is the exact color I was seeking: saphire (royal blue is not dazzling enough). This blue pops. It is crepe, but looks like satin. Basically, my good parts are enhanced, while my....not so good parts are hidden. (except for the flabbalanche arms - nothing I can do about that).

I wish I could post a picture - but I'm too lazy. Maybe at some point I'll do it.

But now, I am preparing to depart on a 9 day vacation in San Diego! With two days at Disneyland in the middle. Woot! MiniMe's first time. She's a Disneyland virgin. I can't wait. I'm already there in my mind.

School? Shmool this week.

Nine days of relaxation. No cooking. Minimal cleaning. Lots of TV watching (live Project Runway!) Pleasant family members who love us.

Aaaaaaahhhhh.
(now watch, it'll be horrible because I have high expectations)

A True Miscellanea

People who talk about how "busy" they are annoy me. But then I find myself realizing that being "busy" is a prominent theme in my life right now. Maybe I'm just not accustomed to the rushiness of my current situation. Perhaps I got too comfortable in the bubble of pregnancy/baby/toddler/young children-hood. Life wasn't "busy" then.

But now *sigh* I have a teen, a preteen, a five year old and many different classes, activities and commitments. I drive way too much. I rush way too much. Even when I have an hour or so with no definite commitment, I feel anxious to accomplish the humongous list of STUFF I've got to do. Bills, school research, fencing research, church organization....and FB Scrabble for goodness sakes.

Occasionally I look to a nice glass of wine to help me relax. And it does, for about a half hour. Then I'm just tired and want to sleep. Doesn't make me very productive.

If I met me, I would be annoyed.


And now for something completely different....

I might have a dress! Nordstrom - love 'em! Need to decide between royal blue or rosey/pink (but not a little girl pink, and not magenta either). It's not a knock'em dead dress. But let's face it, a "knock'em dead" body is a prerequisite to get that effect. But it's pretty, simple and not too revealing. I'm going in a few days to try it on again - bringing my BFF for a second opinion.


A small glimpse into our school day:

MiniMe - "A rat sat on Pam." 

Rosie - "Lavoisier was the founder of modern chemistry."

ARG - "Finally got that mersenne prime algorithm working." (what does that even mean?)

Tomorrow NanNan comes and we'll have our first celebration of her birthday (the other comes over the weekend with the whole family). I foresee homemade pesto, sausage pizza. I predict warm brownies, vanilla icecream and homemade hot fudge on top.

Tomorrow won't help me look good in my dress.

Dress Dress Dress

I need a dress.

A stunning, gorgeous, fashionable, floor length gown. It must make me look fabulous. Does such a dress exist?

The occasion for this fabulous frock? Hubby's parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary in August. Isn't that awesome? Fifty years man.... that's a long time to sleep next to someone. Though they didn't sleep together a lot during Vietnam, but that's another story. We are all super excited to honor them and party with them on their 50th. Family and friends from all over the country are coming.

It will be in August, in San Francisco, at the Marine Memorial Hotel. So Hubby and I are sort of, unofficially, the hosts. We'll be looked to for good times before and after the big event. (recommendations for restaurants & hot spots that accomodate 26 people at once will be appreciated!)

You might wonder, "why must she get a floor length dress?" Let me tell you. The last evening of the last sisters trip to NYC we had dinner and a swishy French restaurant. After perhaps a few too many glasses of superb french wine, we all agreed to go formal for the 50th. Women in floor length gowns, men in tuxedos. The poor men. Poor us too. What were we thinking? At least we should get some pretty awesome pictures.

My quest for the mythic gown began last year. For months and months I've visited the many department stores and bridal boutiques that carry such dresses. Saks. Macy's. Nordstrom. No luck. I've also searched extensively online. Nada. (mostly because I would be too scared to order something without trying it on first)

It seems that most dresses are targetted at either a.) skinny mini 24 year olds or b.) mothers of the bride. And I am NOT wearing a MOB dress. I know I'm getting old, but jeesh! Sadly, all the non MOB dresses are strapless or very much sleeveless. So my flabbalanche arms will be out for the world to see. Sigh.


I am feeling a bit hopeful about Nordy's, as their dresses are reasonably priced (under $200 mostly) and I was told they are getting a lot of new dresses in soon. Keep your fingers crossed.

If I don't find a dress by May, I'll probably have to order a bridesmaid-type dress from a bridal store. It will be nice, but boring. We'll see.

I will definitely keep you posted.