Lesson Learned

I've picked up a few things over the weekend.

Just a smattering of moments for which I am wiser...or something.

I thought I'd share them with you so you don't have to learn them all on your own.

I'm nice like that.

Let's break it down, list-style.

1. Making spinach dip (from a vegetable packet mix) WITHOUT spinach will create something inedible.

*You may be asking, "Why would I try to do this?" Oh, well, YOU wouldn't. But I did because I accidentally left the spinach out overnight on the counter after washing it. And then, I tried to put it in the fridge, but it was uncovered and I shoved it way in the back...where it froze! And even after it thawed out it was so sad looking I couldn't bring myself to use it. So I improvised. And you know how that goes sometimes. Duh, duh, dun!

Needless to say, we did not have spinach dip with our appetizer night. I threw out the icky dip, sliced up the delicious artisian bread I was going to serve with it and made mini french bread pizzas instead.

Crisis averted.

2. It is impossible to know when to stop eating Sour Patch Kids. Somehow you always go 1, or 2, or 12 too far. And before you know it your tongue is sore, your stomach hurts and the bag is empty.

Just don't turn the bag over and look at the calorie count. You don't want to know.

By the way, the same is true for Doritos - but I learned that lesson years ago! Ha!

3. People who think it's OK to walk their dogs around North Minneapolis without a leash are irritating. Oh, and they just so happen to be breaking the law.

I'm just saying.

3. $3.99 Gladiolas from Cub don't last more than 4 days in my house. Tear.

4. If set near a pile of rocks, a 9 month old will two-fist them into his mouth at a rate of speed which seems impossible for his tiny arms.

It will happen.

5. A mini DQ Nutter Butter Blizzard from DQ and a trip to Michael's ALL BY MYSELF will restore my faith in humanity...and my sanity.

There, now you're informed. I'd say, go ahead and write a few of these down, and keep 'em on the fridge. You know, for reference.

Especially that one about Sour Patch Kids. No foolin'!