does your mother know? apparently yes!

like the rest of the universe, i have recently been to see MAMMA MIA. unlike some of you, i went with my magnificent mr, and we had a blast. we have seen the stage production of MM in london, toronto and hong kong, and so had fun comparing the pros and cons of stage and screen and declaring meryl streep's fabulosity loud into the night.

but although we laughed at the appropriate parts, our heartiest laugh came from a family seated near us. during the movie (no worries, this isn't a serious spoiler) when meryl and her posse are discussing how they don't miss men and their nuptual demands, a little girl, no more than six years old turned to her mother and asked, "what are they talking about mummy?" charles and i and those near this unfortunate family exploded into laughter but tried to be quiet so we could hear the mum's answer. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

now, for an update of sorts: i have recently discovered a new talent. of mine. it could be this galloping towards 40 is unearthing all sorts of fantastic new aspects of tess just to make me feel better about actually turning 40, but i don't feel bad about 40. and apparently, i am getting better as i get older, because as my kids keep proving to me time and time again....

I AM THE ONLY PERSON IN THE HOUSE WHO CAN FIND THINGS.

i am truly a miracle.

if wednesday is library day and tuesday nights you are asked to collect your library book and put it in your library pocket, despite an earnest and thorough search of the flat, you are unable to find it. reporting this sad fact to me, i get up, and the miracle starts. i am able, within three locations, to find the errant book.

i am quite incredible, and my talents to not stop there.

rugger mouthguards, ballet slippers, diaries, socks, assorted swim and sportsgear, invites, cheques...not only am i the only person that can locate these items, but i do it quickly. within three moves. like i am bobby fisher completing a chess game between an inbred married couple.

fricking amazing. 

from what i have witnessed of my own supernatural prowess, i am most effective in locating when:

1) i am seated and most comfortable

2) the child who requests location information assures me repeatedly they looked everywhere, particularly in the place where the item was found

3) i have just sat down

4) the child is in my bad books already. (by bad books, i mean, a bad book, like a book i read, or even worse, a book i BOUGHT and didn't enjoy).

so folks, look carefully for me and my large nose to appear in your morning toast. you might see me there.

Comments

[elaine d]

Don't feel bad about turning 40, Tess. It's truly a great age to be. I just wish I could have figured out how to stay there a little longer!

[Auntie Pammie]

I need you here, as I am always losing things!! 40 isnt so bad I am finding :-)
Love your sis,
P xox

[knobody]

finding things is a terrific superpower! mine is a little more useless. if you find my sanity or my sleep, let me know, plz.

[Dad aka GDad Blake]

I was brave enough to escort your mother and grandmother to see Mama Mia last month when we were in Vancouver. 90% of the audience was/were female.As my Newfoundland friends would say "Lard tunderin' dey was some eggcited".The " ladies" were reliving their teenage years. I found it difficult to sleep during the movie.

Love to all....Dad

[molly]

I'm in love with your dad - his comment is hilarious!

I, too, possess the same super-power. I have found the comment, "I will come to your room and help you find your (insert lost object here), but if I find them, I am going to spank you" seems to help the super-power wear off on all my little buggers!

[molly]

oh, and my friend's dad would call movies like Mamma Mia (Which I LOVED) - he would call them $10 naps!