Okay, so.
If you’ve basically ever been here to my corner before, you probably know that about 95% of B’s and my weekend time is generally spent pantsless on our couch, drinking beer and trying to make our cats wear bumblebee hats. (And if you don’t know me by now…)
I kid, I kid. If you just read that sentence, you’re pretty much up to speed.
ANYHOO, this particular weekend was spent with all four of our parents.
No, like, ALL of it. (I know.)
And I love them dearly. I do. But between a trip to Baltimore (Go Sawx!), a two hour trek to Eastern Market on a twisted ankle, a late night at the DC Improv, and a movie here or there, I could die dead right at my desk right now and pretty much be totally okay with it because at least MY EYES WOULD BE CLOSED AND I WOULD NOT BE MOVING.
Heaven.
Note to self: Next time? Take Monday off from work.
P.S. to self: Don’t let there be a next time.
(Kidding, Mom. You are my everything.)
Anyhoosits, my point is that I am fucking tired. So, here… have some bullets.
Go on, take them. They’re not rollover or anything!
(God, I hate those commercials.)
- If you know me, you know that I adore the DC Improv with all of my heart and soul. Saturday’s show did not disappoint, but they never do, and here’s why. I’ve probably been there a dozen times, and lately I’ve noticed that this guy Tim Miller is almost always the host/MC/first comic up. And he. Is. HILARIOUS. Honestly, I think he’s better than the headliner most of the time. Find a way to check this man out, y’all. His regular set is amazing, but my favorite thing about him is his ability to play off the audience for, oh, ten minutes at a time. To me, THAT is the measure of a great comic. And he gets an A+++.
(Did I mention he was funny?)
- Today might, just might, be my two year Blogoversary. Woot. I WAS going to do something really cool to celebrate, but then I happened to notice that I’m only a few hundred away from hitting the 20,000 comment mark… and frankly, I think that’s a helluva lot cooler. That marks the fact that this is a community; a place where discussion goes on. And frankly, I’m a lot more proud of having created that. So, when I do hit that mark, I’ll be having a giveaway THEN… because obviously this is all about you, not me. Also? The giveaway is entirely awesome, boozy, and a little bit illegal. What’s not to love?
(Oh, hi Feds… how you doing? Um, it’s not THAT illegal… I promise to check people’s Facebooks to make sure they’re 21! Swear it! Hey, why are you looking behind m- oh, of course I’m not crossing my fingers! Come on now… who even does that anymore… I’m almost 26 years old, for chrissake’s. Let go of my arm! KNIBB HIGH FOOTBALL RULES!!!!!!!)
- Speaking of turning 26 in LESS THAN A MONTH, Maxie and I have chosen a venue for our wedding/co-birthday party. It will be UPSTAIRS at Stetson’s at 16th and U Street at 9pm on Saturday, October 17th. So stick THAT in your hat. Or in your calendar. Mostly in your calendar. Or your calendar’s hat. I’m not picky.
As of right now, we have out of towners from Colorado, Los Angeles, Florida, Detroit, Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Toronto, and CHICAGO!!!! traveling to hang out with the already enormous D.C. crew.
(Gwen, you don’t even KNOW what bananas looks like. Let us show you it.)
That’s all I got. Excuse me while I go collapse now. In the FACE.
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All 4 parents?! I don’t know how you did it. I won’t be attempting that until my wedding…
You are smarter than I.
I’ve been wanting to go back the Improv…So glad you had a good time…even if you’re exhausted.
I cannot wait for the wedding!!! I’m trying to figure out how to warn the Boy without scaring him off about what he’s getting himself into if he shows up to the wedding. I think I’ll just throw him into the deep end and see how he swims.
He might need a warm up happy hour before the lion’s den…
Nah. It’s funnier this way.
(For us.)
Ouch, sounds exhausting. It always sucks when a weekend finishes and you need ANOTHER weekend to recover…
Exactly. Friday, I can almost smell you…
Ugh, I love my folks (and Josh’s folks) but they are just plumb exhausting. And all 4 at once… rough.
Four weekend guests is a lot, no matter WHO it is. Entertaining is just so draining.
I’ll forgive you for the “Go Sawx” comment because at least you were here in Baltimore. And at least you’re not a Yankees fan. And you make me laugh. Happy blogoversary!
I love Camden Yards, for reals.
gosh, sounds like you had a very very busy weekend. Did you get any pictures for us? Do post them. =) And poor you, for having to go to work after such an exhausting trip here and there. =) I would have called in sick. and oh congrats on your upcoming 20,000 comment mark. That is amazing. =) Looking forward to your illegal giveaway. hahahaha
We did take one HILARIOUS picture that I don’t think B will let me post…
The ONLY time we have ever had all 7 of our parents together was our wedding & reception. That was plenty for me to realize it shouldn’t happen again! It wasn’t so bad but I could NOT relax at all for fear that something would go horribly wrong. Not to mention that FIL brought a “friend” we had never even met!
Happy 2nd blogaversary!! *cheers* to many many more!!
SEVEN parents?!? I would seriously be dead. DEAD.
It’s because you live life full out. There’s no dipping your toes in the water. You jump in!
Haha. And sometimes, I drown.
Just a little.
Who is going to have to bail you out of jail when the man comes and gets you? WHO?!
He’ll never catch me. I’m far too wily.
Hey, happy 2 year blogoversary! I think I might have been blogging for about 2 years but I had a similar weekend and…I really have no idea
All Mondays should just be holidays.
I would vote you for President right now.
Happy Blogaversary! Is this the first time the parents have met? If so, how’d that go?
It couldn’t have gone any better, honestly.
Take a 1/2 day at work!
Oh, and I’m totally ALMOST twenty-one. Well, in like 2.5 months. Um. My husband is twenty-two, though. Does that count?
I can just wait to mail it if you win… SEE, Lemmonex?? WILY.
As a law student, I’ll find a way to ensure that you can continue doing what you want while getting into as little trouble as possible. My suggestion? Accuse the police of thinking in a pre 9/11 mindset. Yes, it’s a bit dated, but if it ain’t broke…
Also, so so very excited about the wedding.
I think things like that are good for at LEAST a decade.
Oh wow, you’ve got peeps coming in from Toronto !? That makes me look bad, I should totally book a plane ticket .. Gosh, I just wish I could win the lotto or something. I could use my rollover flyer extra-suppa-duppa-cool points for-suppa-duppa-cool peope. If I had any.
Anywowzer, if you need a lawya friend to help you out with a certain not-so-legal situation, let me know ! I’d be glad to help
I think I’ll be all right, as long as there are no snoopers at the Post Office. And even then, I’m sure they’d just steal it rather than report me…
Who would be stupid enough to come all the way from Toronto for a birthday party?
Oh.
In other news, I think you may have an iron deficiency. Would you like some of my Geritol?
I’ll take that with my fiber supplement.
Poor LiLu! I hope you get some good rest!
Also, happy blogoversary! You have definitely created an awesome community on your blog, and it’s awesome to see and be a part of.
Awww. Thanks, hon. I think so too
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz….Oh? Sumbody say sumptin? Huh?…………….. Shhhh! Be vewy vewy quiet…
I wonder if I can find a quiet bathroom to sleep in on my lunch hour…
Oh man, parent weekends! I can barely handle a weekend on my own with my dang parents, let alone the aggravating factors of a) my boyf, b) his friggin’ parents, c) OUR PARENTS INTERACTING WITH EACH OTHER. You are clearly made of sterner stuff than I. I would have been locked in the bathroom swigging gin — or, that failing, Listerine — withing about twenty minutes.
Listerine is like 27% booze. I’m totally down with that.
Happy blogiversary!
You know, I think someone should decide right now and make it all legal and shit exactly HOW we should all be spelling that word. I’ve seen it the way I just spelled it, or blogoversary or some complete mangling that’s ridiculous. Maybe we should just start calling it your “blogday.” That’s a hell of a lot easier.
You know I’m all about the easy.
What?
Holy fuck.
I just looked and realized that my blog turned two years old last Monday.
See?
I TOLD you we were soulmates.
Let me know when you get B out of the picture. I’m sure I can get over my cat allergy.
I knew we were blogmates the moment I saw that your blogroll is called “Poops I Peep”.
I am pretty sure that I am never going to allow Babe’s and my parents to meet. His are super conservative and mine are…not so much. It could get ugly.
Yay you for surviving it! Hope your ankle feels better. And congrats on the blogoversary! You are a hero to many
“Surviving” is so the right word. And thanks, hon.
yea, bout those cats. If they ever come up missing, just rest assured they have a good home, and three new sisters and a brother.
I can’t help it.
And MY apologies when Axe Murderer eats one of your cats.
Why do Mondays have to be so horrible? It’s like the universe is screaming, “DAMMIT! TAKE THE DAY OFF ALREADY!” Yanno?
Also I just wanted to say I’m so happy I happened to come along your blog and win the snuggie and we met and I hearts you.
That is all.
Awww. Nothing like a little schmoop to pull me out of a Monday funk! *hug*
Mondays like this SUCK! I used to do Mondays like that….Actually, I used to do Fridays like that…and Wednesdays…and well, you get my drift.
Hang by your toenails today…your bed awaits you in just a few more hours!
I want to go to there.
Wow-all 4 at once?! Well, at least you had a fun weekend with improv. I won’t tell that you’re taking a nap in your office. Promise. =]
Honestly, my boss should understand. He has family too…
Whoaa 2 year blogoversary? I aspire to someday be in this realm of longevity. I think I’m hovering around 7 months here. I promise to comment continuously until I’m eligible for this boozy, potentially illegal giveaway. You know, just to show my support. Oh, and to possibly win some booze. What’s not to love?
“Boozy and potentially illegal”… that should be my new tagline.
Well, Happy Blogoversary!!
Just crawl under your desk and take a nap at lunch time. A power nap might get you through the afternoon!
A power nap followed by a buttload of coffee.
happy 2 year blogoversary!!!
all 4 parents… YIKES!!!
Thanks! And AGREED.
love the improv, but i am always so HONGREE there and the “food” is no good.
and love the mom in those rollover minutes commercials. sorry!
It’s okay. I like the E-trade baby commercials.
Have you tried their burritos? There’s a chicken lime one that’s actually AWESOME.
But what we really want to know is how the blessed meeting of the parents went?!
Also … that comic is not only (allegedly) funny, but also (definitely) hot.
and Happy Blogoversary!
and who from Detroit is coming to your b-day bash?!?! Maybe I should hitch a ride!!!
The meeting went stellar, despite my blood pressure count.
I think GingerMandy booked a flight, but if not, you BETTER be her shotgun!
do you think it’d be obvious if i called in sick every monday?
More importantly: Who cares? It’d be totally worth it.
Did they get along because that would be the worst!
It went swimmingly, thank goodness.
Happy Bloggy B’day.
I’m happy the Red Sox won this weekend but I’m still bummed that the Patriots didn’t.
I’m happy I saw them win in person on Friday, but I wish I’d been there for all the homers on Saturday!
Parents are adorable creatures. I believe your weekend was totally worth it.
Oh, it absolutely was. I just need ANOTHER one to recover.
1) That comic is hot.
2) Ferris Buhller’s Day Off is the best movie. EVER.
3) Your blog just made my day by posting those two things.
I call that a WIN.
I should be back up to drinking speed by your wedding, so look out! Tequila! Bam, it will happen.
You better say “BAM!” every time you take a drink that night.
You (and B for that matter) are a saint for having all the parents together. In one enclosed space. Seriously, major props.
More major props for quoting Billy Madison on a Monday. You’re my hero.
Billy makes everything better. Back to school, back to school…
I never wish to die. Just that I’d slip into a harmless coma. For a week or so. Then I’d wake up with no ill effects, tons of sympathy, and the best rest I’ve ever had.
You, my friend, are a GENIUS. One coma please.
Oh it will happen again. Let me suggest a life partnership for you and B, life partners can bow out of that shit. B may never be a legal guardian to the kittehs, but you will be much happier. Especially if you’ve already married Maxie anyway!
You’ve thought it all out! And Axe Murderer is his, trust me.
Gotta love improv. In Chicago I found an improv theatre that was also BYOB. If drinking and driving is the pinnacle of drinking dangers, then drinking and improv is a dangerously close second.
There’s one here too, but it’s not nearly as cool. Fortunately, there’s a zillion super cheap bars right near the Improv… pregame!
Happy 2nd Blogaversary!
I suppose one benefit to being old is that my parent’s are totally “over” meeting anyone I shack up with. They prefer to just not know anything about it. I doubt Mr. POSSLQ’s mother even knows my name.
Throw some paperclips under your desk, then crawl under and take a snooze (that way, if you get caught, you can claim you were “picking up paper clips…” not that I’ve EVER done that… *ahem*)
GENIUS. Let me just set the alarm on my cell phone…
I thought you’d be proud to know that I’m dating a comedian, this guy, to be exact:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2v-AkSj260
Don’t tell anyone, though. It’s a super-secret not-yet-blogged-about exclusive.
No way! I was dating a comedian when I met B, too!
Parent’s weekends:
Love ‘em because for 48 hours, you’re treated to great food at great restaurants, a trip to the grocery store, and some fun activity you might otherwise not have taken the time to attend.
Hate ‘em because Mommy and Daddy dearest exhaust you more than you exhaust yourself. How is that possible?!
So very true. I had one of the best meals I’ve had all YEAR on Saturday night. Mmmmm… blue cheese crusted filet…
Happy Blogoversary – You’re hilarious and we love you!
Aw, you’re the best. *smooch*
I was going to post this comment one word at a time to inflate your count, but thought that would just cheapen the experience of your 20000 comment milestone. So. I. will. not.
Ugh all 4 at the same time?
700 to go… and YES. I know. We’re crazy.
Holy hell, you had a parent milkshake this weekend?!?! Ahhhh!!!! I’ve never succumbed to that one. It terrifies me. You’re a brave woman. And CONGRATS on the anny!!! You’re a superhero!
“Parent milkshake” sounds oddly dirty…
I AM SO FUCKING PUMPED TO MEET ALL OF YOU SKANKS YOU HAVE NO IDEA.
i’ll be there representin’ the DEEEE-troit citayyy. in the most gangster way possible.
You better be. We are all expecting you to BRING the gangster.
Someone’s got to counteract my white girl dancin’.
Oh, how I WISH I could make it to the big party! I’m going to be insanely jealous every time you talk about it, instead.
I wish you could, too!
Happy blogoversary!
I… didn’t buy it anything.
Hooker.
Oh, sorry.
GIGOLO.
My bro does Improv with Second City in Chicago. I’m a pretty cynical person, but Improv makes me laugh like a baby every.single.TIME
That’s because their jokes generally ARE cynical. Win win!
Happy Bloggiversary. Can we do illegal things even if of age for this contest?
Duh. The man don’t hold us down!
You could totally feel a cold coming on. *cough*cough* Don’t want to make anyone sick at the office, do you?
And that scene is why I always, always sit through the credits.
Even when it’s on TV and I have to wait through commercials to see it.
You have much to learn about pacing and parents Grasshopper. Come, sit and I will tell you much in the form of flashbacks.
I will readily accept your guidance on this one.
Last night I had spaghetti for dinner. That has nothing to do with anything, I’m just sharing. :]
You are a giver.
Bravo for making it out alive! And happy blogoversary!
Thank you, my dear!
Happy 2 years! It sounds like the best celebration at this point would be a nap.
I know that’s my plan after this weekend.
For 48 hours straight, this weekend. I swear.
Happy Blogoversary! I’m glad you survived that parental weekend, but I think if you just tell your boss the weekend you had to endure you would definitely get to go home early!
If I hadn’t left early on Friday for Bmore, I probably would. Sigh.
Happy blogoversary! go have a nap…
I know, right?!
i heard that girl coming from cleveland is AWESOME.
also, how do all the parents get along??!?!
Fabulously. Thank goodness… I probably would have killed myself otherwise.
I CANNOT WAIT TO LICK YOUR FACE. (AGAIN.)
happy blogoversary and i can’t wait for your giveaway…wow 20,000 comments
I know! You guys are The Awesome.
Damn, that sounds stressful. But hopefully it was also fun? Not too bad? Did they at least stay in a hotel?
Anyway, happy blogoversary! Yay birthdays!
It was definitely fun, and yes, thank goodness they had hotels. I need SOME no pants time!!
Happy Blogoversary Lilu!!!!
*twinsies high five!*
Woot!
Happy Blogoversary!! Two years is an accomplishment. Love the blog – thanks for checking out mine!
Thanks!
congratulation on 2 years and on the amazing 20,000 comments. You rock now get some rest.
Amen.
Happy blogversary!
Thanks darlin!
Whoot whoot! Congrats on the blogversary! and serving the folks!
Thanks love!
happy 2 years, lady!!
It sure has been.
This is random but I’m just wondering who the blogger from Detroit is. I’d love to read it! Also, love your blog. You’re my kind of people.
That would be the lovely Ginger Mandy. And thank you so much! I’m glad you found me.
Twenty thousand comments??? Get the F*** out of here. That’s fantastic. Congrats.
I take great efforts in not dealing with my family and my husband’s family in one weekend. It’s emotionally draining. Get some rest, Girl!
You know it!!!
When is your birthday? Mine is October 26th!
The 16th! Only ten days apart. What what!
I’m pretty sure that comment #20K is going to bring about the blogpocalypse. I always knew it’d be your fault too.
So did I.
Mom haircut…funny!
? Ya lost me.
I may or may not have passed out in the alley next to Stetson’s once. Happy blogoversary!!
HA! I wish you were going to be here to relive that glorious moment.
Hey, between you and maxie, which one takes on the role of the man, say, in the bedroom.
You know, who straps on the toy.
Just asking.
You know that’s just between us. Us and my cat Murray.
Wait, what?
just commenting to leg you up to 20k.
Woot!
20k comments? i am impressed!
and if i wasn’t already traveling all over the place i would totally come to the birthday party of all birthday parties. but i can’t wait to see what pics or videos come out of it, because it’s probably going to be amazing.
You are a traveling rockstar! I don’t know how you do it.
I so know how you feel. Usually when all 4 parents come my sister and her boyfriend join them too, which is great and all but just makes me so tired! Trying to be a good host is exhausting b/c I’m typically not very good at it so I have to try SUPER hard!
Happy blogaversary!!! You rule chicky monkey!
I know. I actually LIKE hosting, but there is a time limit…
all parents together…yikes! i spent the weekend in the woods so i have a similar feeling today.
In the woods ALONE, though? You win.
Happy 2 yrs Rilu! I’m sorry you’re so smashed, I totes feel your pain. Totes. And someone from Toronto, who? who? I’m jealous it’s not me
That would be my dear friend “The View From the Shoebox“. Check her out!
yowza. glad EVERYONE survived the weekend.
so will you guys be wearing wedding dresses? because i totally think you should.
I’m thinking YES… with cowboy boots. Thoughts?!
So I’m super lame…how do I RSVP for the birthday/wedding extravaganza?
Just show up, my love! Can’t wait to see you
Wait a hot shit minute there, tough cakes– there’s an after-credits scene in “FBDO?”
Goddamnit. What kind of adolescent was I anyway?
You have led a sheltered, sheltered life, my friend.
Does LOS ANGELES fucking link to me?! NO? Well it totes should cuz I am leeeaaving on a jet plane…to seeeee my hoookers get married. I kinda sang that to you.
I was lazy. Please to forgive. xoxo
I love the closing credits after Ferris!
Happy blogoversary!
Me too! Thanks
title of this post=my exact thoughts all day… when you have a big weekend you need an extra day to recharge! word.
Can I buy one of those at Target?
Stetson’s it is! I’m coming all the way from ten blocks from that bar! Beat that… other cities named in this post.
They can see your finger wagging at them from across the country.
Happy Blogiversary!
It seems like any weekend with the rents (2 or 4 or 1 or even a phone call) requires a full recovery day!
Seriously, it is draining.
SWEEPS!
I SHOULD know what this means…
Entirely awesome, boozy, and a little bit illegal are reasons I heart you.
Yes, I just said “heart.”
I say it all the time. FTW.
Ok. So now that’s one positive to the fact my Dad is kind of out of the picture and the fact that my mom doesn’t really talk anymore. I can so avoid the all-parents weekend. Good stuff.
Silver lining, what what!
Happy Blogaversary!! Mine is coming up on my 5th, i love looking back. Well hopefully things can get back to normal.
Agreed. At least I have a THREE day weekend coming up…
Dude, you are brave. I need a serious amount of tranquilizers just to be around my parents.
If someone had offered me some, I wouldn’t have said no.
AND FROM CHICAGO!!!! Damn you woman….
You are sooooo getting a spanking when I get there.
*sniffle* I feel left out.
I fixed! I fixed! So sorry, love!
Happy Blogiversary and here’s to many more. And congratulations on the upcoming 20,000 comments! That’s amazing and impressive!
Thanks love!
Note to self: Entertaining parents is exhausting. I remember thinking that when mine used to come visit. I was even exhausted before they arrived trying to clean everything that my mother would find to be dirty otherwise. It was always hopeless…
I know. And my mama’s not even like that at all (though HER mother is…)
I love the Improv too! Good times… !
And wow… four rents?!?!?!?! That’s freaking priceless. Glad you crazy kids lived through it.
BARELY.
Damn. I want Utah to be added to the list off respresented states at the b-day party. I bet you’ve never partied with a mormon girl from Utah. I could help you make history.
Damn recession!
You could marry us!!! Being Mormon basically makes you the equivalent of an ordained minister, right?
I am grateful every day that my parents get along with D’s.
Glory, glory, hallelujah.
Okay, my parents are like the coolest parents, but still–four of them for a whole weekend? That’s intense.
And um that comic? MOTHER FRACKING HOTTTT. umyeah…
I know. Now add some funny to it. EVEN HOTTER.
happy Blogoversary!!!! DO something about it!!
and 4 parents 1 weekend!! thats craazy!! 
I know! Thanks
Congratulations and almost congratulations! And I don’t know how you survived your weekend, but I’m glad you did! I would have missed you!
I have no idea either. I think B carried me for part of it…
i have mondays off…and it’s lovely. heeheeeee
Hooker. At least I have Friday off…
I’m just hoping the giveaway’s Absinthe. Or moonshine. Either way, we all win. Oh, and if I win, I’ll bring it to your wedding. Hint, hint.
Close…
Oh I was in the same boat as you (well, almost). I had my sister, her two dogs, my niece, my niece’s boyfriend at my house. And it’s only 1100 square feet. The occasion? My bridal shower. Where I had to make small talk with a ton of people and go from group to group so as to make everyone feel included. My throat was dry and scratchy by the time I went home and I was reminded why I shouldn’t do shit like that on Sundays. All of this long winded rant is to say, GIRL I FEEL YOU.
Also? I really kind of want to come to you and Maxie’s thing. Even though I probably won’t know anyone! lol. How fun and random would that be?!
Dudette. TOTALLY COME. Trust me, we won’t let you be shy!
Totally late with this, but Happy Blogoversary. Two years. YAYYYY!!!
And a Ferris Bueller clip? Nicely done. Wise choice. Love that movie.
Happy Two Year Blogversary!
Blogoversary, yay!!
And wow – I don’t think I’d be able to handle all parents, all the time. Speaking of the significant other’s parents, have B’s parents found your blog yet? Cause Boyfriend’s mom emailed me today to let me know she’s discovered mine!! I’m feeling almost as cramped as I would had all of our parents shared our apartment for an entire weekend!
Wow 20.000 comment marks? Total big celeb, Lilu!
And I wish I could come to the wedding
Happy anniversary!! You’ve only been blogging for 2 years and have that many comments and followers? DUDE you are SO famous it’s not even funny! (Is it even proper to call a fellow chick “dude”?) Whatever. You know what I mean. I heart your blog!
I’m not quite sure how you managed 4 rents in one weekend. Two drive me insane. I’m perfectly happy with no parents for a long time. Holidays. Birthdays. Anniversaries are pushing it, but for the important ones, totally.
I’m so telling B about this. Can I bring my crazy ass fiance’ with me?!
DUH. The more the merrier!!!
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