For the past few days, I’ve gotten D.R.S.–not so commonly known as Donna Reed Syndrome. I have been cleaning, cooking, and baking up a storm. It kinda reminds me of nesting. But let me assure you, I am NOT pregnant.
It all started on Sunday. After church, G and I had our usual “what are we going to eat” conversation. This dialogue (which can last for hours) usually leads us to some sort of greasy, cheap fast food establishment. But not this time. For some reason, I had the urge to cook–very, very unlike me. I stayed in my Sunday best and cooked Parmesan Chicken with my monogrammed apron and three-inch high heels. I then proceeded to clean every inch of our kitchen. Again, very unlike me.
Much to my surprise, my D.R.S. was back again today. I hit the grocery by 8:30 this morning, took MR and Sadie on a marathon walk by 11:00, swept the patio and front porch by 1:00, and had supper ready by 5:30 pm. At 8:00 pm, the disorder had taken full control of me. I swept and dusted the house, did five, yes five loads of laundry, a load of dishes, mopped, and baked three dozen homemade cookies (no worries Julie, Donna has a special plate of cookies waiting for you).
It’s now midnight and I think it’s safe to say that my D.R.S has finally run its course. I’ve spent the last hour stalking blogs of people that I’ve never met and eating way too many cookies…very unlike Donna. Looking forward to returning to my roots tomorrow…lounging around the house until 10 am., dirty dishes, and leftovers. Sorry Donna, it’s been fun.
Little Donna in Training…
Yay for me! I’ll be over to get some cookies later today. I LOVE it when you get like this.
I’m surprised we didn’t run into you at the grocery store. We were there at 8 too!
I went to Harris Teeter this time; MR wanted a princess ball like Hendley’s. What time are dropping Hendley off?
That is so funny! Where do you get this energy from??? I am totally jealous of it!!! Bottle it up and mail it to me, okay?
Carly! I love your blog! We went to the beach for a week and I couldn’t wait to get home to read it..MR is precious..and you are too cute! Just got back from Dominican and will send you some pictures..although our pictures are just of us taking picures of ourselves
Also, if you want to read a blog that will tear at your heart, read http://conorbootheandgirls.blogspot.com/ but start at the very beginning…warning…it’s a heartbreaker but so faithful.. well hope this email finds you baking some white chocolate chip cookies to package and send to Atlanta..:) Say hi to all! Love you!
I dunno, Carly — I think Donna Reed would have been a serious blogger/blog stalker if she’d had a computer in the 1950s…
I enjoy your blog! I just don’t post much. I’m a blog stalker, too…