Oh Baby, That's Hot!

My new love is like nothing else I've ever experienced. I burn for it, and in return it burns me up. Behold, mighty Sriracha:

Seriously, I've never been one for hot sauce. We have it in the fridge, but just because the boy child likes to eat it on everything but waffles and ice cream.

I had my first run in with Sriracha at a Vietnamese restaurant called Pho Que Huong. No, I can't pronounce it, but I told Michelle we should eat there anyway and she agreed. I spotted the Sriracha on the table, and it just plain looked hot. I'm not sure what came over me, but when the Tofu Fried Rice arrived, I decided it might be the perfect thing to jazz boring tofu up.

I had never understood what hot food lovers meant when they said, "It burns, but in a good way"...thanks to Sriracha, now I do. So far today I've had it on my spinach omelet at breakfast, and my flat bread spinach and garlic pizza at lunch. I'm certain my stomach is begging me not to go for the three-peat, but I make no promises!

Caution: Student Driver

I love, love, love a beautiful weekend that contains no specific plans or obligations. That's not to say we will do nothing, just that we have the option to do nothing if we so choose.

Mrs. Leslie had a decent birthday. She never did name a gift, so I went with just the Krispy Kremes, balloons, and a card, and did not get beat up for it. Actually, I got smiles, thank you's, and a multitude of smooches. I'm happy that she was happy.

Next up is the girl child, who will be sixteen on May 6th. I don't have to worry about running out for the driver's license because she just recently got her permit. We've had two driving lessons thus far. I'm happy to report that I only soiled myself during one of the two outings.

Honestly, she has done pretty well, but I can't help but be somewhat terrified putting her behind the wheel of our new $20,000 car. I guess that's what insurance is for though, and it's time for her to start the path to independence, so I will be brave!

Speaking of independence, the other big event on my radar screen is my son's graduation from Spain Park coming up May 26th. It's been a long twelve years. It's been a struggle for everyone involved, and I'm glad it's almost over. I know he is as well. I'm proud of him, and can't wait to see him get his diploma.

Easter(ed) - Need Help

I hope you all had a nice Easter!

As you can tell from the photo, we had a great time cutting a rug in our Easter best. That's me wayyyy in the back, waiting my turn. A bit too much ham and potato salad had left me feeling lethargic. Don't you worry though, Grandma and I showed everyone a thing or two, eventually...after I pulled her kicking and screaming away from the moonshine still.

I had asked her not to imbibe on Easter, but the statement, "Don't make me kick ya where the good Lord split ya!" made me think twice about telling Grandma what to do. Besides, Grandma does her best break dancing moves when she has a few drinks in her.

Anywho, one celebration down, on to the next. Tomorrow is Mrs. Leslie's birthday. Last year I bought her a keepsakes box that she didn't like, and we have joked about it for the past year. In order to avoid more mockery, this year I asked her specifically what she wanted, and she hasn't named even one thing.

I need help. Either this means...

1) She honestly can't think of anything she wants. I can buy nothing, and not get killed.

Or...

2) She knows what she wants and is just being difficult. Such as, "If you really knew me, you would know
    what I want!"


So which is it?

Thumbs Up

We...

Went and paid bills, exchanged the empty propane tank for the grill for a full one, bought a second mirror for the bathroom (so Mrs. Leslie can see the BACK of her hair) at a random store, went to Walgreen's to get the girl child's medicine, went to the bank, stopped at Publix for our favorite coffee, stopped at random store #2 for new pillow cases, went to the gas station - bought gas for the riding and push mower, cut the grass, performed massive amounts of yard work, took a much needed shower, and

Now...

I need to go get the girl child from school, head across town to get her new glasses picked up, go get the boy child from his Dad's, stop off and get buns for the Brats I'm going to grill tonight, and

Then...

I grill, drink beer and relax knowing that everything I needed to do today is done! Whew. Go me.