Three Oscars

Oscar Number One

Today is Do A Grouch a Favor Day.

I am thinking of the fact that I have to meet with the kids' dad about various logistical issues this afternoon.  I think that I will try to see him as Oscar in the garbage can if (no, when) he makes me mad, and I will laugh (inside) like an amused 4 year old at his grumpy antics.  While attempting to keep my face in a neutral position externally.  No grouch likes to be laughed at. 

No writer likes to end a sentence in a preposition, either.

I think after the meeting is over I will find a way to release my own grouchiness about whatever transpires in the meeting without dumping it all over someone else or keeping it inside to raise my blood pressure.  I think I may run a marathon tonight.

See how happy I would be if I ran a marathon...oh wait that's not me running a marathon.  That's just during a 5k. 


Oscar Number Two

This one is for you, Collagemama

Keep humming, girl!

Oscar Number Three

Dad wants to know why I only took one picture this weekend.  I was busy for gosh sakes!  One of the things I did was to work a Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle with The Player and The Player's Oldest Son.  (My dad approves of this activity, I am sure.) We also watched a fabulous film that is not nominated for any academy awards this year.  I think it must be because Temple Grandin, which won several Golden Globe awards, was made for TV by HBO.  Claire Danes is wonderful portraying the real Temple Grandin, a woman with autism who is now a college professor in Colorado.  If you have not seen this film you should rent it and watch it.  It will make you feel completely ungrouchy!