You’ll be happy to know that EK’s sister gave me permission to post pictures of her little boy.
You may commence with eating him up.
Because you know that little knee is just begging for some sugar.
In other news, Alex and I are headed to my hometown today so that we can See The Relatives. I’m especially excited about seeing my cousin Paige, who’s about 20 weeks along now and ready to get started on her nursery. Big fun in store.
I called D’s mama last night to let her know we would be there tomorrow (a day earlier than planned), and oh, if I only had a recording. But you know, even if I did, y’all would think I made it up (and if you need background on what in the world I’m talking about, see here, here and here).
So here’s my best approximation of our conversation:
Me: “Hey Martha – I just wanted to let you know that Alex and I will be in town tomorrow, and I thought you might want him to spend the night with you one of the nights that we’re there.”
Martha: “Oh? OH! Well, I just think that would be wonderful! Now you just let me know which night because of course Mother and I have the beauty parlor on Friday morning and we’ll have to get up and get moving because her home health nurse also comes on Fridays and we’re trying to work around her. See, she’s taking some classes at the community college and that’s changed her schedule, but we’re tryin’ to be real accomodating because she’s so good and all but she does come really early and that might upset Alex if he were here and asleep and then the doorbell rang at the crack of dawn and she woke him up and that wouldn’t be good, would it? And then I know that tomorrow night you’ll probably go straight to your mother’s house, won’t you go straight to your mother’s house? I mean, I imagine you’ll go straight to your mother’s house so y’all will just stay there I’m sure, but you know like I was saying I really do wish D. could come but I know he’s real busy with work and all that. He HAS been busy hasn’t he? I mean, he never really mentions anything about that but I know he works hard and well, I know you work hard, too, because Alex is so adorable right now and I do think he’s just the CUTEST thing when he gets on the phone and talks to me and sometimes I don’t understand it all but D. does translate and like I said, I wish he could come, but we’ll really look forward to seeing you and Alex. You just call us whenever you get here tomorrow.”
Me: [PAUSING, to make sure she’s finished, then:] “So what about Friday night? Would that work?”
Martha: “Yes, sugar, that’ll be just great.”
Really, someone should base a movie character on her. She’s one of a kind.
I’ll try to brave Daddy’s dial-up and keep y’all posted.
Hey Boomama,
You sooo totally crack me up. I felt like I was right there. I love your stories and humor. When you said his little knee right there need’s some sugar, that is exactly what I tell my son, those cheeks of yours need’s some sugar… he is 15 and doesnt find it so cute anymore but he still laughs at me LOL.
Have fun with family today I can’t wait to hear about your adventure as only you could tell it!! Be Blessed
Is it just me, or does that cute adorable little boy look a little like Alex? I know you and EK are close and I’ve heard you say in the south y’all are related, but that’s kinda wild. No wonder you thought he was so cute!!!
Martha has got some mad talking skillz! At least you don’t have to worry about saying the wrong thing in front of her. You never get the chance! :D
Hope y’all have a safe journey to and from, BooMama, and a good visit while you’re there. :)
And, Yes, I WOULD like to smooch that young’un all over his face, and sugar up that dimply knee, too! Jessica is 18 and she just rolls her eyes and does her best *Here I Am Just Humoring Mom And OH, How I Wish She’d Stop SOON* impression when I grab her and squeeze the stuffin’ out of her and smooch on her, LOL. Hey, I just can’t help myself sometimes! ;)
That is a southern momma if I EVAH heard one!
And someone hand me a spoon! That boy is too delish!
what a riot! Now how did you remember all that to type it up???
What a little cutie he is. And I LOVE his little outfit. Reading this (pretty much one-sided) conversation takes me right back to the south and I haven’t lived there since 1968! What a riot.
Take a Xanex!!!!
Janice – I can remember conversations with Martha from 1992. :-) She is hysterical. I can promise you that if you heard her talk, you wouldn’t forget a word. You sort of have to memorize it as she goes just to keep up. :-)
One time – and y’all will think this is awful – D was on the phone with his mama. She was going on and on about something – probably a jacket she had altered or a piece of fabric she couldn’t find – and after about 15 minutes of it D was growing a little weary. So unbeknownst to his mother, he put the phone on the coffee table, stood up, walked into the kitchen, put ice in a glass, fixed a Coke, took several sips, walked back to the couch, sat down, and picked up the phone.
She was still talking. Never knew he wasn’t there.
:-)
There’s nothing better than some squishy knees to kiss on! Yum:)
Okay, I just read the last half of your post (We’re a little scattered here today; check your email.) and am laughing so hard! My stepmother is like that, only she’s not nice. It’s pretty aggravating when the run-on, don’t-let-you-get-a-word-in-edgewise, sentences aren’t filled with Good, Sweet Southern hospitality!
I confess I’ve done what D did. But I’m not gonna tell who I was on the phone with. Cause it was a VERY close family member, not an in-law mind you. And she might get her feelings hurt. But she talks a LOT.
Smooshy cuteness indeed! Adorable, and he does look a little like Alex.
Have a safe trip!
LOL on your comment about D and the phone.
What a fun mother-n-law she is! I hope you have a wonderful time with all your family!!
I bet it sounded adorable in a Southern accent!
About your cousin Paige – I just LOVE preping first time moms! One of my favorit things . . I’ve got a friend that is due in July!!! It’s been a blast! I imagine you are having a blast too! Sorry about your dial-up!
Can’t wait till you back.