We haven’t done this for a month or so, but there hasn’t been much change in our coolness until the last two weekends, so let’s review those.
FRIDAY
After a week of staying up too late, I crashed around 8:30 PM. CM was on the computer. I woke up around 10, but didn’t accomplish anything. Crashed for good around midnight.
Basically went to bed AT 8:00?? On a Friday night?! Not very cool, dad. [-10 cool points]
SATURDAY
After spending most of the day at home, we drove around town to run some errands. Toward sunset, we took the boy to a park to wear him out for bed.
Productivity, nice weather, nice family activities. Nothing wrong with all that. [+3 cool points]
SUNDAY
Despite my insistence to go to the contemporary one, we went to the traditional worship service at church, featuring keyboards and acoustic guitar. Cleaning and yardwork at home the rest of the day. Watched the Celtics hold off a furious comeback from the Lakers to win Game 2 of the NBA Finals — huzzah!
The day was mostly restful and productive. However, traditional service?? I appreciate and love the songs of old, and the music was beautiful. It’s just not cool. [-3 cool points]
Oh, and I said “huzzah!” [-2 cool points]
WEEKEND CHANGE: -12 COOL POINTS (stomach punch)
FRIDAY
I attended a college/young adult worship service and then socialized with the young folk afterward. Much better than going to bed at 5:30 or whenever I did last week.
As long as you’re not their chaperone or buying them beer, hanging with the coveted 18-26 demographic always makes you cooler. [+3 cool points]
SATURDAY
We had a family day and then attended a friend’s wedding, followed by their formal, multi-cultural reception where no kids were allowed. Cool Grandmother was available to babysit. We were able to carry on whole conversations with friends and dance without bouncing a baby in our arms.
It was wonderful to relive the days of getting all dressed up for formal social gatherings. [+10 cool points]
Wait, we never really did that before. [-5 cool points]
SUNDAY
I finished a project for a client and also studied up for my writing. CM took a nap while CG kept CB entertained. CG also prepared a delicious barbecue lunch for us. At night, we attended an ultra-hip 20-somethings worship service.
Good productivity, actual sleeping, actual barbecue, worshiping with the coveted demographic? What a cool day. [+10 cool points]
WEEKEND CHANGE: +18 COOL POINTS (redemption!)
Unfortunately, no free babysitting available for this weekend. I feel some negative cool points coming on…
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These are always funny to read. I wonder how I’d fare if I assessed my coolness…the weekend was pretty low key. Sleeping in, pancakes, grocery shopping, painting, and a shindig where a Cool Guy and I made enchiladas and tortilla soup for everyone (with the help of a few of my roommates).
We should have a “Cool Points Challenge” or something. Could be fun. =)
Oh no…make that “Cool Duel.” Yes. Rhyming is infinitely cooler, in most cases.
sounds like you had a cool weekend as well.
and i love that idea! especially the rhyming. let’s figure it out.