love story. kinda.
I’d like to be deep tonight, but I don’t think I can. I think I need to be closer to the air, if that’s okay.
I’d like to talk about how the world is a crystal ball; how I need a friend to tell me what it looks like on the inside, because I’m too afraid to look for myself. I know how differently the glimpses can be from anything your dreams ever inspired you to write down in your journal.
But I can tell you this.
Last night I got home a little late. Not what were you doing? late, but definitely nighttime.
And my sister Jenna was already snuggled into her bed, well into the time of day that we affectionately refer to as comf hour. You know, trade in the jeans for something soft and loose. The only rule is comfort, really, and the fluffier and warmer the better.
So, accordingly, Jenna was tucked into her bed, wrapped in her robe that must have been woven by a care bear in the clouds, it’s that soft. She had pillows stacked around her and a comforter that was quite content to do its job and do it well.
And I needed her to know something.
So, in a low voice, I said, Jenna. I really love you. So much.
As I did this, I rubbed her leg. Softly. Trying to follow the rules of comf hour, you know.
And in a voice that was somewhat louder than my own she replied, I love you too but could you please stop rubbing my butt?
My only defense is that the room was very dark. She was wrapped in many swaddling cloths so as to be as comf hour appropriate as possible. And of course, I thought I was rubbing her leg.
Not that I wouldn’t rub her butt, but I might at least hold back on the low whisperings of sweet nothings into her ear while doing it.
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haha i forgot about that late night butt rub. i love being comf but i love you even more.
that was me. seriously, when did you use my laptop?
that’s so funny because I look INSANE aaaaaand I really haven’t used your laptop recently–not since I asked you if I could, and you were right on the couch next to me while I did.
And I love you too!
Butt rubs are yours whenever you want em.
“Those aren’t pillows!” Hahahah.
Hahahaha Jason – that’s hysterical! (Jess your post was pretty funny too)
In case anyone didn’t get the reference, it’s from a really funny scene from Planes Trains and Automobiles.
Pillows.
Lol.
Glad to see Christian ventured in here to break up the Latshaw front in the comments section:-)
Well I know you never get near as many comments as I do, so I felt bad…you know…a pity comment!
yep. and I figured it was just a part of that discount too!!
Hilarious. And my first thought was of Steve Martin and John Candy too…
LOL! That is so too funny boo! You are cracking me up this morning! Such imagery!
laughter is good strong medicine, huh?!?
that is awesome!!!!!! i can totally hear Jenna saying that!!!!
I know–and she said it so practically, too–which made it even funnier!
So, you made up for this inappropriateness by blogging about it? What a thoughful sister you are.
I try, Peaj; I try…
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. You made me laugh right out loud at work.
Happy to inspire a good old LOL!
We write LOL so often that sometimes we forget how wonderful a legitimate LOL in real life is.
and don’t forget the splendor of a ROFL.
That is hilarious! At least it was Jenna…what if you had decided to let your mom and pop know how much you loved them…
well then, lucky them, I’d have to say!!!
Literally laughing out loud! I can seriously hear Jenna say that
How is it, that in the depths of your pain, you can bring laughter and joy to so many????
I would have to say it’s most definitely because all you guys have brought it to me. Over and over again.