Rediscovery

I revisited this site tonight for the first time in ages after receiving an email asking permission to delete a blog a friend and I had created some time ago that has outlived it purpose. It prompted me to consider whether or not the same fate should befall TaterTotsThoughts.

TaterTot really doesn’t exist anymore, she has been suppressed by a new and more powerful alter ego…BoomBoom Martini. I have been wooed by the derby in recent months and have so little time outside family, work and new mistress that this blog site has been left to rot. My life is no longer ruled by spontaneous trips to the park or last minute game nights with friends, but rather by a red leather day planner with very few empty squares. My response when asked if I or my family is available has become, “I will have to check the Red Book of Life and let you know.”

So, what is to happen with this site? Looking back over the old posts brings a smile to my face whether it is pictures and stories about the kids, my hardass opinions or funny tales of evenings out with girlfriends.

I think I will keep it around for awhile and maybe begin to share some of the current goings on in my life. Spending some time looking back tonight made me realize this site isn’t for those who may read from time to time, but more for me. A reminder.

So what would I share of my weekend?

Friday night was spent skating at the Pines. We took Isaac for his first skate and he lasted about 10 minutes. Thankfully Jeff and I predicted this and brought two cars so I could spend the rest of my evening skating with the girls, their friends and PBW. I tell you, if you want to have an interesting conversation talk with a 24 year old jam skating man slut. Hilariously tragic.

Saturday my Mom and I traveled to Chicago to see Wicked. Words cannot express my awe and love of this production. At intermission, I was pissed because I didn’t want it to stop. Fifteen minutes? I can’t wait fifteen minutes! At the end, tears rolled down my cheeks and I immediately wanted to know how long the run was…could I afford a second show? My girls really, really need to see this show. Everyone really, really needs to see this show. Unfortunately, I will not make it to the current Chicago run of The Color Purple, but in its place at the Cadillac Theatre beginning in October is Phantom of the Opera. I have this entire soundtrack memorized, but have never seen the show and can’t wait!

Saturday evening was spent with our pals Ben, Jami and Emma watching UFC 76. We had a great time and predict many more such evenings in the future. Thanks again Jami and I can’t wait for the next Sushi Committee meeting.

Today was filled with breakfast at the parental units, rearranging of our storage items currently being housed in their garage, afternoon naps, grilled pork chops, the Bears game and some computer time.

There are so many more things I could type here, such as:

• Roller Derby (it would take too long to catch up, so we’ll just start from here)
• My Sobriety Trial (lasted 18 days)
• Friendships: Newfound, Rediscovered and Ebbing
• The Mini-Martinis
• Mr. Martini: Caught with Cigarettes and His Explanation
• The LONG Tale of How We Have Sold Our House Twice But Still Haven’t Sold It

For now, I will just leave you with this…the Bears are playing afterall and the game is calling me.