Macy Is A Zombie

It is with a light and bemused heart that I must write to you all with grave news (literally).  You might want to grab a chair.  This is BIG ...

MACY IS A ZOMBIE

That's right.  You read it correctly.  She called me from WWU today to break it to me before the virus had completely taken over her brain.  (Quite thoughtful of her, really.  She's such a good and clever girl!)

It seems that the WWU campus was besieged by 15 zombies at an unknown time on this very day.  No one knows from whence they came, nor when they arrived exactly, but come they did and within 4 short hours they had added to their numbers profoundly by infecting 98 more souls with their lethal, nay, epically trans-tastic virus. 

The great academic minds of WWU quickly learned that balled up socks hurled with great force at these zombies will stun them for 10 minutes, allowing the humans enough time to run screaming and flailing across campus to the safety of any building.  (Apparently zombies can't figure out how to open doors.  How convenient is that?!)  Unfortunately, Macy was too busy running for dear life and forgot to throw her socks today.  The zombie in Macy's pursuit was even gracious enough to remind her of this fact .... but let's face it.  Macy's always wanted to be a zombie.  We think she allowed herself to be caught.  We can all attest to the fact that she's been randomly biting people for kicks and giggles since she was in Jr. High.  It's her destiny.  We're okay with that.

Authorities at WWU have announced that this zombie siege will go on for exactly 7 more days. It is at this time that they are sure a cure shall be had. (Meanwhile, Kohl's is running out of socks as I type this.  Forget water; add socks to your survival kits!!!)

Least you fear that chaos is reigning supreme and unchecked on Western's college, fear not.  There are rules:

  • No wheels.  Zombies must run.  No bikes or skate boards allowed.
  • All buildings are safe havens for humans. This is non-negotiable. 
  • Socks will stun zombies for 10 minutes, but they don't recommend you take your chances with nylons.  Even zombies hate nylons and they will only anger them.
  • Aaaaaaaaaaand .... that's it for the rules. 

Here are some really coolio pictures of Macy during her zombie transformation .... they're quite fascinating!


Macy's a bit concerned here ....

Oh dear .... something is happening!

Ah, yes.  This is about the time she told me that her roommate Walker sounded delicious ...


And here's Macy post transformation (I have got to get her in for a haircut during Thanksgiving break.  Someone remind me ...)



I can totally see how socks would put a stop to this.  Genius!

There will not be a funeral for Macy because, well, no one can figure out how to keep a zombie in a grave . SO FRUSTRATING!!!!  *sigh*  Maybe a party instead???  A sock party!!!  That's brilliant! 
 
  *** Details TBA ***


My Happy List

I'm counting blessings today.  Whilst typing away at my desk I allowed my mind to wander over a few things that make me happy at the very thought of them.  Here's what my mind conjured up today:

This is the cutest baby in the world.  World, meet Emma!  She is quite delightful as you can see.

 
This is the cutest puppy in the world.  Her name is Kota, but we've taken to calling her "Better Bonus Dog" at our house.

 
 
This verse makes me happy.  I depend on the truth of it, well ... daily.


This quote makes me feel powerful and that is certainly a blessing.


This man makes me happy.  He shares his last name with me and we even share meals at restaurants, but never, ever MY ice cream.  Back up off my ice cream ...


The M.E. calendar on my desk at work is amusing.  Every. Single. Day. !!!



Adventure makes me feel alive!  Here's a picture of my Mom and I adventuring together in Arizona, the land of all great adventures. 



Sweet potato fries - YUM!  I had them for lunch today and my stomach is still happy.


THIS!!!  Can you even believe THIS?!



Coconut oil used as a moisturizer is a new experience for me.  You should try it.  My skin feels great today.



Thus ends my Happy List for the day.  More to come ... stay tuned ... the list changes daily.  ;)

 


Everything

The last several months of my life have been focused on "The List" ... collecting goods that Macy would need for college. Towels, XL twin sheets, an electric tea kettle, desk lamp, shower caddy, toiletries, new jeans, medicines and vitamins, school supplies, new shoes, bean bag chair, cleaning supplies, etc.  Consequently, since most of my energy has gone into the compilation and completion of this list, I haven't been dreading Macy leaving for college as the nurturing nester in me has been happily occupied.  That's been a very good thing.
 
Macy's fully organized closet! ~ By Maddy Claire

 Moving Macy to college was a joy! We had so much fun getting her situated and set up. The girls on her floor were so nice, the campus is gorgeous, the mood was electric and the overall experience was great. They even had kids dressed in bright blue t-shirts called "Helps" that descended on our car like piranha and had it emptied with everything moved into Macy's dorm in less than 15 minutes. AWESOME. The weekend was filled with trips to stores to get last minute odds and ends, photo ops and lots of mutual appreciation moments.  



Home sweet home at WWU

Fast forward to saying goodbye. It's time to go. Macy decides to walk me down the hill from the Viking Commons area to the parking lot across the street from her dorm where my Volvo is parked.

Best friends since birth.
We get into my car. Before I turn the car on to drive up the hill and say goodbye I ask, "Macy, is there anything else you need before I go? Is there anything else I can get for you?"

Macy turns her face to me and I see tears running down her cheeks as she replies, "No Mom ... you've already given me EVERYTHING."

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand we're both toast. Gone. Done. Puddled. I hug her close in the car and we cry grateful tears together. Soft ones from way down deep. Good tears. Mother/daughter tears.

Her words were soothing to this Mother's heart, and with them she gave eveything to me. 

I love this season in our lives.  I really do.
 
 
"Plus que ma propre vie"