We took Social Butterfly and some friends out to dinner for her birthday (we can do that now that Mr. Fix-it has a job!). Mr. Fix-it was fiddling with his new employer-issued Blackberry.
SB's Friend: My dad used to have that phone. He loved it. Then he got laid off and the company took it back.
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I was putting on my p.j.'s and brushing my teeth. SB was sitting on my bed. MSNBC was on the TV and they were playing a clip of Sarah Palin saying she was excited about Barack Obama's presidency and that she wished people would quit focusing on her because this was his shining moment. I peak around the corner at the TV.
Me: Wow. I almost like her right now.
SB: Same.
Me: Is that really what you were thinking?
SB: Yes.
I was all verklempt that my 14 year old was not only listening, but also having an opinion about anything political after the election was over.
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SB and I were driving in the car listening to the song Can't Believe It, sung by Lil' Wayne.
Song: Put you in a mansion, somewhere in Wis-cansin . . .
Me: Wis-cansin? That's not a rhyme. And word to the wise--if you want a mansion you can buy it yourself, not wait for some guy to give it to you.
Song: Ooh, ooh, she all on me, on me . . .
Me: She all on me?! What is that supposed to mean?
SB: Mom! Lyrics aren't subtle these days like Little Red Corvette was.
Me: I don't remember thinking Little Red Corvette was particularly subtle.
SB: Well it was compared to nowadays.
Little Red Corvette Lyrics
Girl, u got an ass like I never seen
And the ride...
I say the ride is so smooth
U must be a limousine
Subtle? I think not.
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In other news . . . SB, me and my BFF and her daughter will be here on Saturday.
San Diego March and Rally for Equality!!
Saturday November 15
Gather at 6th and Upas at 10:00am
March at 10:30am
Rally at County Administration Building at 1pm
Please remember to PROTEST PEACEFULLY. The San Diego Police will be involved in our protest and this protest is NON VIOLENT.
We are well on our way to building a great march, a great rally. To recap, here's the information:
We will meet at 6th and Upas and we will march downtown to the County Administration Building.
We will rally at the County Administration Building with speakers, music, and more information about how to stay involved in this growing movement!!
Here's hoping your rally stays peaceful and non-violent!
Posted by: kcinnova | November 15, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Hurrah Jenn! I will be there in spirit.
Susan
Posted by: Susan | November 15, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Go you!! Take care of yourself, and I'm looking forward to the report.
Posted by: Nora Bee | November 15, 2008 at 02:10 AM
Love all the snippets. Very cute and true to today. I loathe that song...wis-cansion...so idiotic. :)
The rally sounds great. Good for you and great you are taking SB. Take care,
Suz
Posted by: Suz | November 15, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Oh, I like that daughter of yours. Will be there in spirit as well!
Posted by: Madge | November 15, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Did you see The Daily Show a couple of nights ago? When he said, "You lost. And it's a snowmobile."
It felt really good to hear.
Posted by: suburbancorrespondent | November 15, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Can't wait to hear about it!
Posted by: Jason | November 15, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Walk with pride and peace and purpose.
Your girl is growing up strong and opinionated. Two characteristics I greatly admire.
Posted by: Manic Mommy | November 15, 2008 at 12:13 PM
My daughter envy just got worse.
Posted by: Green Girl | November 15, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Yeah your daughter does sound very switched -on but I'd expect nothing less really considering who her mother is.
Hope the rally went well and that there was a good turnout.
Oh - and you need to update your sidebar now SB is 14!!!!
Posted by: Reluctant Blogger | November 15, 2008 at 02:03 PM
you know when you think about it? your daughter can vote in vote years, yay!
Posted by: gary | November 15, 2008 at 06:25 PM
hi! i live in SD and stumbled on your blog thorough...now i forget! because i've been reading all your entries :) i hadn't heard of this rally, that's awesome. i was there in spirit:)
Posted by: maggie | November 15, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Thank you Jenn and the women in your life. Saturday night I sat and cried with my Best Gay Boyfriend about Question 2 on the Florida ballot (same as your Prop 8- and same result).
He said it dragged up more of the feelings of rejection he has experienced all his life. He is in a committed relationship and told me how many papers they had to file and how much money it cost them to make sure they can legally take care of each other in case one of them gets sick.
I have so much more to say but not sure I should blog about it...I've had enough trolls lately.
Posted by: Little Miss Sunshine State | November 16, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Somewhere in all the nablo posts I must have missed Mr. Fix-it's new job. Congratulations to him. I know that must be a huge relief.
I also have teens that are still talking about politics after the election. I'm so proud of them. Hearing about all the kids who have started paying attention to the issues gives me great hope for the future.
Posted by: Gina | November 16, 2008 at 03:56 PM
OK, they're all good, but Little Red Corvetter got me! Oh yeah!
Posted by: JCK | November 19, 2008 at 02:34 AM