That would be me, apparently - a walking Mary Kay Cosmetics Target to be exact. It’s bad enough that I have an addiction to shopping at Target, but when I’m standing there in the children’s underwear aisle looking for some NON-pink-flowery-or-Hannah-Montana-y bikini briefs for the Catholic Girlie, I really don’t expect to be approached by a Mary Kay representative giving away free facials. And yet, that’s exactly what happened yesterday. Underwear aisle and all. Huh?

So here’s how it all went down - I’m standing there smack dab in the girl’s section of the local Super Target looking baffled because I cannot find plain ‘ole white or beige undies in my daughter’s size when this 20 year old-ish woman approaches me:

• Her: Wow! Is that a real Coach handbag? I love it!
• Me: Actually, no. It’s a knock-off. *moves handbag closer to self*
• Her: Oh, well it’s really very nice. Hey! That’s such a pretty necklace you’re wearing!
• Me: Why, err, thank you. *furrows brow thinking this woman is getting stranger by the moment*
• Her: By the way, I just started selling Mary Kay cosmetics, and we have a great new line of colors, and I’m giving FREE FACIALS. Here let me give you my card.
• Me: No, that’s ok. I already have a Mary Kay person.
• Her: Ohhh! What’s her name? Maybe I know her!
• Me: Hmmm… I can’t seem to remember. It always escapes me, silly isn’t it?
• Her: Well, ok then. But I do like your necklace. Have a really great day!

Then I’m left pushing my cart quickly in the opposite direction thinking to myself, What happened there? Was I really just accosted by a Mary Kay salesperson? That was so odd. I guess building a client base in the makeup-selling industry requires desperate measures - but I mean really now. Her approach freaked even me out, and I don’t think I freak out quite that easily.

What in the world was the name of my Mary Kay person anyway? *shakes head*

Ever hear the saying, Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it? With Mother’s Day just around the corner, here’s a little hint from ITCM about what not to give Mom this year. (She won’t be wishing for a pair of these, trust me.) A gift card to Gap for low-rise boot cut jeans will make a much better substitute. Seriously:

Today the Catholic Family and I were getting ready to go to mass, and from 2nd floor of the house I hear Catholic Hubs asking, “Does this look ok? I’m feeling a little underdressed.” Taking one look at him in his black polo and jean shorts I respond with, “We’re under a HEAT Advisory right now, so I’m thinking you could just about get away with going to church naked.” Well, why not with 100 degree temps out there… right?

Then Catholic Girlie chimes in saying, “Wouldn’t that be SACRELIGIOUS if Dad went to church naked, Mom?”

*chuckle, snort, laughter eruption*

From the mouths of babes a soon-to-be middle schooler. Now, isn’t that sweet?

Occasionally I poke around on Classmates.com, updating my profile, checking for new members and searching out reunion announcements. Usually my visits are prompted by email messages that I receive from Classmates asking things like: Do these 6 new members ring a bell? or Are memories just around the corner?, one of which I received today.
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