These Days Are Made Of This

I may have had a little bit too much Toasted Head Chardonnay. I remember movies...Wii Bowling...and Frasier. And the consumption of a lot of Indian food and low calorie Red Velvet cupcakes. But that's all.

But, let me tell you, it was fun. Best Valentine's Day ever.

I finally found my favorite Childhood picture book . The only thing I could remember was the front cover. I mean, how could you forget this picture? I also remembered the story: a motherless child escaping her evil father and an ogre of a husband (really, he was an ogre) to then capture a prince's heart by making three distinct dresses. The thing is, I could never remember the title. I used to own it, but because of pure Motherly ways it was given away. Ever since, I have been in quest for this book.

You know how I found it? While shelving the Children's Library yesterday. The library was swamped with patrons (they were closed on Thursday for Lincoln's birthday), so I figured I would do the things I do know rather then pester the Coordinator with things to do. I did the DVDS and then went along and found a huge cart of picture books that needed to be shelved. So, I went away and shelved. After much crouching, bending, and pushing, I got to the H's. And found this lovely little gem. I really wanted to read it right then and there, but had to shelve it because I'm a good little volunteer shelver. But let me tell you, I was extremely ecstatic to find it! Must go and find it in a bookstore and buy it. Because I will never be without this gem again.

What is interesting is reading the description of the book. It's a modern-day story of Cinderella. I always thought it was an inventive new fairy tale. The description described it as a modern-day story of Cinderella that "taught women to be self-sufficient." As I read that, I looked up dramatically (I really do that) and thought, "So that's how I became who I am!" Forget the fact that I grew up in a matriarchal family with a strong-willed mother. It was this book!

It's just a theory...

This weekend looks to be shaping up to be a very nice weekend. The rain. The wine. The food. The sleep. All good.