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Wednesday
Mar302011

Tottering

This is me today:

Except in my case it's like some nice singsong-talking someone has asked me to be a functioning human being and I just....can't.....quite.....do it. (Seriously, though, have you seen a sweeter clip lately? I love that little gal and her teeter-tottery tenacity.)

Our flight got cancelled on the way back to Boston so we ended up getting bumped to another flight and arrived home at the bright sparkly hour of 3 a.m. on Monday.

Since then, I have taken my kids to five (5!) doctor/dentist/oral surgeon/orthodontist appointments.

And the painters called to say they can start painting my rooms tomorrow but I need to choose colors (and you know how I have no talent for certainty).

And I need to prepare for leading a three-hour class on Thursday. 

And, after weeks of happy nutritarian eating and spinach smoothies, I just polished off a bag of chocolate covered cinnamon bears.

All of this means I am trying force myself to hold first position but I keep tottering. Sigh.

(On a brighter note, we had a lovely trip. More on that later...)

(Clip seen via Cup of Jo).

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Reader Comments (6)

She's adorable and she just keeps on trying...just like you.

03.30.2011 | Unregistered CommenterTrina

That clip is so precious. I love when she bends down and tries to make her feet do what they're supposed to. As if it's THEM that's not listening. I love it.

I am so sorry, friend! Sounds like a very rough start to the week for you. How was the college tour? Did she decide?

03.30.2011 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

mmmm...chocolate covered cinnamon bears.

:)

Hang in there.

03.30.2011 | Unregistered Commentersevensmiles

Well, I'm focused on chocolate covered pomegranates right now and my excuse is that 'monthly' timing. I'll teeter right up 5 pounds, I'm sure.

Isn't life all a teeter totter. Don't tell me there are people who have it all in perfect balance, cause I might throw up my chocolate.

I love that video. You always find the perfect ones.

03.30.2011 | Unregistered CommenterRochelle

I have to choose paint too! It's so stressful. Hey don't worry about the cinnamon bears. Just jump back on and you'll feel better in no time at all! Ike and I enjoyed the video.

03.30.2011 | Unregistered Commenterrobin

Hang in there! I LOVE to pick paint so if you need help, I'll come right down. This clip makes me laugh every time I watch it. So cute! Take a deep breath and drink a Diet Coke!!!

04.1.2011 | Unregistered CommenterLiz

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