Earlier this summer, a rainy day was upon us, and I was in no way complaining. I mean, after several 'outside pool days', our house was in desperate need of some TLC, not be mention I was way behind on my blog reading. Just sayin'.
The boys zoned into their video games without persusation, however, the girls were a little bit more of a challenge. Always preferring to be outdoors ... insisting that they stay inside is usually quite the chore.
However, I had something new to bribe them with on this particular day. Well, not really new ... but new to us ... from the library. And it was sure to buy me at least an hour of uninterrupted time to clean up this pit we were calling home.
The Barbie Mermaid DVD.
Oh boy!
So, I popped a bowl of popcorn and nestled them snuggly into my bed. Believe me, that is quite the treat for them. Remember, it's the little things when you're a kid, right?
After popping the disk into the player, I fought with the cheap remote control. Uttering a few naughty words under my breath, I wondered why ANYONE would buy a cheap ass DVD player like the one I was farting around with? Ahem , okay I admit it, that 'anyone' was ME. Be quiet! Totally beside the point.
Anyway, after a few aggrevating minutes, and a few hard blows upside the remote control's head, I began to hear the annoying Barbie Mermaid theme music and the movie was finally playing, with both girls soaking it in with wide eyes.
Before I could escape, and get on with my blog reading chores, the following conversation took place ...
Emily: O-M-G (yes, she actually said just the letters), I knew I was special. I just KNEW it!! Do you see how Barbie's hair just turned pink when she got it wet in the water? Mom? Do you see?
Me: Yes. With an underlying tone of "What's your point, I've got blogs to read stuff to do!"
Emily: See it. Do you see it?? It turns pink in the water. Just like mine turns green. I just can't believe it!!
Molly: That is SO not fair! I want my hair to turn green too!
Wow ... so I guess that means I have my very own Barbie Mermaid with special powers, doesn't it?
Settle down people, I know you all are just 'green' with envy, aren't you? I know I would be.
