I have finally, officially, lost my mind. I have sent in my application to be a troop leader for a Daisy Troop. Of course when I first thought about it, I thought I couldn't possibly do this because I am too busy since I can't say no to anyone but the PTO (that is one thing I refuse to do). After several conversations with "She Who Must Not Be Named" (and you know who you are!!) I was assured that I would have help if I volunteered for this.
We went to the recruitment fair on Saturday and talked to the powers that be of the Colorado Girl Scouts. I've already made a wonderful impression on them. While joking, I stated that I couldn't have my alternate personalities fill out the reference sheets and they didn't find that funny. Since I am who I am, I tried to get myself out of the situation by trying to "explain", which didn't help my cause. All the while "She Who Must Not Be Named" is about cracking a rib and rolling on the ground. She didn't mention that they have no sense of humor. But to give credit where credit is do, she probably thought I had more sense than to try to joke with people I didn't actually know. Note to self - Don't joke with leaders about alternate personalities when children may be involved. So I have signed up for training classes and everything. It will be interesting to see how this goes. Oh, the things we do for our children. She probably won't even like it. Oh well, such is the life of a mom.
17 comments:
I think you should have joked about how all your 'sister-wives' could help you out....
Or,you could have joked about how it is such a relief to know that the girl scouts don't seem to make an issue about homosexuality like those stuffy boy scouts do, all while holding "she who must not be named"'s hand.
Yep, a multiple personality, lesbian polygamist...that ought to give them all something to talk about at their next council meeting!
hahahaha, martha, now THAT was funny....maybe add something about alternative religious practices and is it okay if you don't meet on days with full moons because those are sacred????
shhhhhh! They might be listening! Geez you guys!
Um, looks like she who must not be named doesn't want to be outed? Or maybe she's just tired because she was up late last night worshiping the moon? HOWL...
LOL at Martha's comment!
In all seriousness, p=erhaps your troop of Daisies can celebrate all the Goddess driven wiccan holidays with festive crafts? (Daisies are all about nature, non?) I'm sure the parents would love a Winter Solstice embroidered dish towel? What about a Vernal Equinox macaroni pencil holder? OR, the ever popular home worship alter made out of yarn, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners?
I think I've given you enough ideas now. Run with it.
It's a good thing we aren't dealing with the boy scouts here. We would be black balled for life, all of us!
up aimee we're having a grand time discussing with out you where ARE you????
Dodi, you are a genius...maybe we could start wiccan kid crafts out of macaroni---i bet there's a market out there?
I'm glad you have all had fun at my expense. All the while I was actually working at the Book Fair and keeping my children and husband amused.
I do however like the Wiccan holidays suggestion Dodie. Luckily "She who must not be named" has a sense of humor. We could have a lot of fun with this!!!
Think Oriental Trading Company would pick us up for the Wiccan Holiday Crafts? They seem to carry crafts for every other holiday known to man. What Hallmark is to cards? Oriental Trading is to holiday crafts.
How about "Festive Farfalle Harvest Flowers" or "Druidic Yule Tagliatelle Garland". (All sold in sets that make 12 of each craft - so each girl in the troop can have one.)
Perhaps we could give some real life compound women the job of putting the kits together? Big Love and Wiccan traditions! Who knew Daisies could be so cutting edge?
Now Dodi, is 12 a wiccan number? I'm thinking things would be sold in set of 13? Or are am I mixing my belief systems? Is that a satanic number?
Ah Aimee, you are a good sport...but think of it this way, it's like your blog has been updated and all you need to do is sit back and listen to us chatter away. How easy is that?
Martha, You are so right. 13 more of a wiccan number as it is the number of lunar cycles throughout a year, so 13 would make more sense for our packaging.
Good thing we have you on board as Director of Continuity. You'll keep us on track!
Aimee and "She who must not be named", you need to keep your coven, ummm... I mean "troop", to 13 girls. The Goddess will be most pleased!
Perhaps you could meet in Colleen's yurt?
instead of a baker's dozen it could be a wiccan dozen....
hahaha
holy cow aimee you need to update!
and where is she who must not be named....she needs to update too
oh my gosh i'm sounding like martha...i better go get my coffee and study which is why i got up this early to begin with!
I like the 13 idea, however I would need to have one more adult in the coven oops, I mean troop. Since men are not in covens that would mean that I would have to recruit one of you. Colleen (it's easier than "She Who Must Not Be Named") and I can only have 10 girls and then if we do any trips I would need 3 more. Huh, I could involve all of you. That would get you all back!!!
I volunteer either Martha or Tracey. As they only have sons, they need a little time to bond with girl children. (Life is not all rough and tumble - sometimes it's hair ribbons and fancy shoes.)
Besides, I can't be a witch. My description sounds like "witch", but with a different first letter!
But since I only have 4 friends, you would have to volunteer Dodi, that would make it 5 adults. Do we have to find 2 more for 7 and 13 in Wiccan? I think 7 is important, or am I confusing my religions?
wow, sounds like a story math problem and my eyes are going cross eyed!
oh this makes 17....i do think you made record comments of our little blog community here in the burbs of the west!
Post a Comment