Parents say the darndest things

Posted by kara

“Toshi! Don’t pick your nose and touch the iPad.” “Why did you lick the sink?” “No no no no. Don’t brush your hair with your toothbrush.” “GET DOWN NOW! We do NOT climb up on the windowsill. That is very dangerous.” Yes, she had totally disappeared behind her blinds and was balancing on her tiny windowsill. Note to self: Never open up her windows in the summertime.

Today Paul and Toshi were having a picnic and invited me to join. I asked if Martha could come too. Sure. So Toshi passed out various plastic food. As I sat there, I thought how I never would have guessed that Paul and I would be sitting on the floor with two daughters, pretending to have a picnic. I’m sure if you asked me ten years ago, I would have said that it was possible… it just isn’t something you think of when you’re in college. And I thought about how fun it is to think of how things turn out. In particular, I remember seeing Jeff smoking outside of Daniels. I wasn’t friends with him (I’m sure I was too intimidated), but Savvy said hi to him. And six years later, Jeff ended up being in my wedding. And the girl with the cool, artsy tie jeans? Yup, I can’t imagine ever not being friends with her. The tall girl with the flower zip case (hehe)? Spent some of the best months living with her. Tall girl’s best friend? Yeah, I love her too and look forward to our get-togethers so much. And of course, the goofy cRaZy guy who I called Russell: married him and still think he is the best person ever. Man, this is making me miss college. How spoiled was I to have been surrounded by such good friends? I miss them all. It would be so cool to live close to my oompa loompa and be able to have our kids play together and confess all our mom-isms. So cool.

Anyway, I am lucky to feel so happy with how my life turned out so far. I do miss everyone and really hope to see everyone this year. Let’s make it happen! Savvy, come on over! You’re first up on the list! [Er, maybe Mandy since I might be seeing her tomorrow.]