I surely can’t be the only one who is just about DYING for this election to be over. One way or the other. I’ve made a habit of watching Keith Olberman and then Rachel Maddow when I’m nursing Evie to bed at night. And while, being MSNBC, they aren’t really telling me anything that I don’t want to hear, it’s not exactly distracting me from the election. And I find myself examining electoral maps and the latest polls and pretty much wanting to drop kick all campaign strategists, regardless of party affiliation. And now that I’ve voted, I have even less patience for it all. LET’S JUST GET IT OVER WITH!
But, alas, it’s a whole ‘nother week away. And since it doesn’t appear that either campaign is willing to take a break, I need to find ways to distract myself. Here is what I’ve come up with so far:
- I’m watching Evie do this thing with her nose where she closes her mouth (almost making “duck lips” if you will) and snorts in and out of her nose in a rapid fashion. The end result is almost too cute to bear and if she does it again, I’m going to go beyond distracted and just eat her.
- I’m also stalking goodmama prints. If you’re unfamiliar with cloth diapering and the community surrounding it, this probably sounds very strange. Suffice it to say, they’re releasing some great prints this week and I’m hoping to be able to snag one. Fingers are crossed (and websites are refreshed)!
- I’m still researching cameras. Hmm. Kile’s wondering if he can find someone local who has a camera that is looking to upgrade their professional rig and is interested in selling at a reasonable price. I’m not going to hold my breath, but I am going to hope that there’s a new camera in my future!
- It’s now less than a month until the “Twilight” movie comes out! Am still planning to go see it by myself. Because I’m a major loser.
- I’m trying to catch up on my blog reading. This is a never-ending project, it seems. I am NEVER caught up. I think I cleared the reader ONCE in the last two months. GAH.
- (OMG, Evie just did her nose thing again. Save me from myself.)
- We’re watching DVR’d episodes of “Blue’s Clues” and “Jack’s Big Music Show”. Good thing I have them DVR’d, because our On Demand STILL doesn’t work with the new box we got. SIGH. But I think I’ve now officially seen every “Blue’s Clues” and “Jack’s Big Music Show” episode in existence. Hey, did you know Joe’s real name is Dominick (cuz I’m a dumbass) err Donovan? WTF?
- I’m contemplating ditching out on Trick or Treating altogether in favor of a Harvest Festival or something of the like. Just cannot get excited either about handing out candy or dragging the kids around the neighborhood this year. I may change my mind yet again.
- We’re planning a trip down to Elko for the second weekend in November. Harry’s birthday is that weekend and there’s a craft day at my in-law’s church that I used to go several years ago. It was always a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to going again. This will probably be the only time we go back there during the “holiday season” so why not make it awesome? Not looking forward to the price of filling up the van’s gas tank, but thank goodness gas prices are down!
- Naturally, we’re not answering our phone so we don’t have to listen to robo calls or anything. Not like it would matter because we’ve already voted!
That should be enough to keep my mind on other things, don’t you think? So what are you doing to distract yourself? (I heartily endorse not answering the phone, by the way.)
