10 Years Shaved Off…Poof!
13 Reasons Why 10 Years Has Been Shaved Off From My Lifespan
1) I totally wig out when Dadisodes leaves.
2) I have an unhealthy addiction to homicide shows.
3) After watching a creepy homicide show while Dadisodes is out of town (yes, I’m that stupid), I lie in bed WIDE-awake.
4) At 10:45pm the doorbell rings!!!
5) I crap my pants as the doorbell rings again with LOUD knocking, my dog begins barking viciously at the door. I stand frozen in my bedroom in the dark with 2 telephones in my hands.
6) Through the hallway, I see a flashlight shine through one of my windows.
7) In a panic, I start dialing Dadisodes cell number in one hand, and 911 in the other.
8 ) Dadisodes answers and I begin screaming obscenities in a whisper. He tells me not to answer the door.
9) I peek out the window and see a police car and an officer going door-to-door speaking to homeowners.
10) I walk outside with 2 telephones still in hand trembling. The officer informs me that one of the homes nearby was broken into.
11) I return to bed alone fah-reaking out all. night. long.
12) The next day, I return home from errands to find my attic door wide open (no one was home). I crap my pants again, grab Babisodes, and take her to the airport to pick up Dadisodes 3 HOURS EARLY!
13) A side note: Dadisodes insisted that he bring Babisodes something back from his trip. I tell him, “Get her anything you want. A magnet. A t-shirt. I don’t care. Just make sure it’s not a stuffed animal (she has enough to donate 1 for every child in China).
“Surprise honey! Look what I got you on my trip!”
*Le sigh*
(p.s. I still have no idea how or why the attic door was opened. We’re getting an alarm system, 100 deadbolts, and a pack of wolves… like yesterday.)
OMG!!! That is so creepy! I would have crapped my pants!!!!
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August 21st, 2008 at 10:49 am
That’s pretty scary! And I’m talking about the burglars, the attic door AND that odd stuffed animal.
What IS that thing??
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August 21st, 2008 at 10:51 am
I think I would deadbolt the attic door and the cellar door. That is freaky. I am thinking back to when I was a stupid teenager and middle schooler watching horror movies and how much I hated them, but everyone else was watching them. I am now grown up enough to admit that I am scared like a child at horror stuff.
KEEP BELIEVING
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August 21st, 2008 at 11:00 am
Kathryn- I know I did.
Beth- Haha! That’s what I said when I saw it
It’s a “Road Runner”. To our dismay, his taste in stuffed animals? Much like his taste in jewelry 
Angie- Couldn’t agree more. I’m so paranoid now, I want sirens and blinding lights if anything is opened that isn’t supposed to be.
August 21st, 2008 at 11:13 am
Yikes! That must have been pretty dang scary.
BTW–I have an unhealthy addiction to those shows too; definitely contributes to the paranoia.
You go girlfriend with the security system, I need one too. I think you might want to reconsider the wolves, I heard they become quite vicious to weird looking stuffed animals : )
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August 21st, 2008 at 11:23 am
I totally would have freaked out about the knocking and flashlights. As for the attic door, however, assuming it’s inside your house and not outside, I would imagine that you might do better with an exorcist than a giant guard dog on that score.
I hope you sleep better with Dadisodes home tonight!
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
OH.
MY.
GAWD!!!!
i would have gone to the airport last night!! geez.
that sucks. and the attic door being open would freak me out on so many levels… the burgler that could have been or the *spiritual things* you have noticed… UGH!! i’m not whimpy… but that would have me under my blankets cowering like a little girl! lol serious though.
you are a brave women!! i love that you had two phones… what a smart thing!! one for hubby and one for 911. have to remember that.
i hope that they catch the perp… so your neighborhood can sleep at night.
i’m glad that Dadisodes is home tonight!!
try to get a good nights sleep.
xoxoxoxoxo
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:11 pm
ps i’m not a dumb as i type. lol i always notice that i make a million and one mistakes, and i, of course, realize this after i hit “submit comment”. like i just realized i put womEn instead of womAn… duh! but you know what i mean i’m sure. i just wanted to clear the air that i’m not really that stupid. lol usually i get interupted about 12.845 times each comment i type… therefore I type fast and obviously i’m not great at typing fast… and then i also don’t proof-read before i post. lol
just thought i’d throw that out there. LOL
xoxoxo
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I LOVE homicide shows! The more disgusting the better. I’m also love Law and Order and hope Sam Waterston lives forever.
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Eeeeeeeek! How in the world did you manage to stay in the house ALL NIGHT LONG! I bet the spooks were afraid and that is why the attic door was open. THEY LEFT!
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:22 pm
OMG, I would have been TOTALLY freaked out. Yes, I would be getting an alarm system going….(we have one installed and I am too cheap to get it activated, but am now reconsidering, if my hubby is going to be traveling more) and what is going on with your “ghost” situation? Sounds like they are still visiting?
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:24 pm
I would have S-H-I-T on myself girl!!!
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:25 pm
So scary! I think I would have crawled in bed with Babisodes.
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Which is why I totally sleep with a baseball bat by the bed and forks under my pillow when the man is gone.
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Maybe I recommend some Rescue Remedy for the more stressful moments in your life? It works fantastically with regards to dentists, in my experience.
And what on earth is that thing he bought your child? It looks like it’s going to give the poor girl nightmares.
“Here you go, beloved daughter, I’ve bought you something that looks like it’s been run over”…
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August 21st, 2008 at 1:48 pm
You need better neighbors across the street. I’m just sayin’.
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August 21st, 2008 at 2:01 pm
LOL at the TWO phones! Could your daughter have opened the attic door or maybe the dog pushed it open? Is your dog big or does he at least sound big? That’s usually enough to keep prowlers away.
Are you really getting an alarm system? I think it’s a good idea. It doesn’t matter how safe you think your neighborhood is . . . criminals have cars!!!
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August 21st, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Ok, I would have been freaking out too!
Happy TT!
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August 21st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
You’re most precious valuable is your daughter (I know you agree) so if you want the security system then you get one. If I were in your shoes last night I would have freaked out too.
August 21st, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I ALWAYS watch those stupid shows when he’s out of town…and lay in bed listening to every creak and car passing…Why do we do that?
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August 21st, 2008 at 2:30 pm
They got you out of bed for that? Why?
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August 21st, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Oh God, how awful! I wouldn’t have slept a wink! With my overactive mind, my imagination would have gone berserk! I especially hate when weird crap like that happens at home.
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August 21st, 2008 at 2:53 pm
What the heck is that thing anyway? I thought you were going to say that’s what you looked like after the night-time fright fest!! Just for the record, I would be totally freaked out too…
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August 21st, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Oh, Sandy, stuffed animals or not, I’m glad Dadisodes is HOME! Huge hugs.
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August 21st, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Wow! What? an. animal!
I think I’ll follow your title and post about how I know I’m getting older too next week. It’s pretty sad.
A few days ago my husband left the door open when he took the kids out to the library. In my neighborhood, you just don’t do that!
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August 21st, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Happy TT and what a harrowing experience…glad nothing was stolen and no one was hurt…whew.
http://www.apooobooks.com/2008/08/20/hot-fun-summertimehanging-beach/
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August 21st, 2008 at 3:36 pm
A ROAD RUNNER?!? Bwahaahaaa!!!!
Ahem. That would have FREAKED me out! Was anything missing? Glad you weren’t home when it happened, at least…
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August 21st, 2008 at 3:46 pm
That’s scary!!! I hope the wind miraculously made it way into the attic and blew open the door with its almighty strength. >.< I would have totally crapped in my pants.
The stuff animal part was actually pretty funny.
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August 21st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
ROFL!!! Well did she like it? LOL! As for the attic door and burglary thing…Yeah, it freaks me out too. I have a baseball bat right by my bed. I don’t own a gun so I figured I could at least brain them to death if the get in!
August 21st, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Melinda- I know. Those shows really are no help are they.
MommyTime- Yep, the door is on the inside. Trust me, you’re not the first one to suggest the exorcist.
Jennifer- I hope they catch the perp too. And seriously, I had no idea you had any typos or errors. I’m so oblivious to those things. Can’t you tell by my writing?
Heather- I’ve only been able to catch a few episodes of Law and Order. I have to admit, they were pretty darn good
Christine- ROFL!!! If that’s the case, that’s awesome!
Abunslife- Dude, I’m not sure about the ghosts. I’d like to think they’ve not here, but…
Jen- Girl, I SO did.
Skiplovey- I would have, but I didn’t want to wake her and have her start wailing in the midst of the madness.
Amy- Forks! Seriously? I’m not sure I’d trust myself wielding such a tool. I can barely manage them on steak.
Solomon- ROFL!!!!!! Oh man, you’re terrible
lceel- I know. Perhaps I could finagle a bedroom in their house for situations like this
Karen of Sillymonkeez- The kid and dog would definitely not be able to open the door. I can hardly get it open. Plus, it was upstairs, and neither were up there
Our dog is great. He has a great bark and he’s about medium size. Without him, I would have been halfway down to Florida by morning in my car!
Lisa- Ya, I was definitely doing plenty of it.
Joyce-Anne- Thanks, I definitely think it’s a right thing to do right now. Or at least the only way I’ll be sleeping at night from now on.
Laura- I don’t know why I do it. I get freaked out watching them when he IS here. I’m a lunatic for doing it while he’s gone.
Alice- They were going door to door to see if anyone had seen anything happen or saw someone.
Angela- Yea, I didn’t sleep all night. I had toothpicks perching my eyelids open.
elaine- Hahah! It’s a road runner. I have no idea what possessed him to buy it.
jen of a2eatwrite- AMEN! Me too
CC- Oh no. That is crazy! I would have fah-reaked!
tracey- Looks like all is fine and nothing is missing…just my sanity at this point.
Linda- That face is hilarious! I hope it was that too, but I can’t imagine how it would happen
Yea, I have a ton of laundry to do now.
Crystal- You have a baseball bat too? I seriously need to look into this option.
August 21st, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I’m into the crime shows, too. AND I listen to crime fiction or fact audiobooks. I’m not usually kept awake by them. But the police at the door and flashlights in the window…. That would have done me in, too. Glad Dadisodes is home now so you can relax a little. Go for the alarm system! I sure would.
August 21st, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Oh, if I were you…I would have left for a hotel for the night with baby! My husband traveled for work every week & I always was terrified of everything at night. Especially after we had a baby. I was up so late most nights just *listening*
And that is the cutest stuffed animal ever! How could you say no to that?
tee heh e
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August 21st, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Dialing the phone on your way to the door at 10:45pm makes sense to me. Sounds pretty frightening. I’m relieved Dadisodes has returned and that you’re making plans to install some ‘security’ measures asap. As for the new stuffed toy … I’m not sure that would last long around Molly. It’s a strange looking bird indeed ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
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August 21st, 2008 at 5:13 pm
OMG Sandy that is freaky and scary. Glad Dadisodes is home now and you guys are getting an alarm. I couldn’t live without the one the boys and I had when I was home alone with them all the time.
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August 21st, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Oh man! This is my biggest fear when J travels! Yikes! So glad you are all okay! I love your 13 lists btw. I always get a kick out of them.
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August 21st, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Clara- Yea, I’m very glad he’s back too
HappyCampers- Hotel? I was ready to hop in the car and drive clear down to NYC and stay at a friends house! If my dog wasn’t there, I would have lost it and left.
Storyteller- I’m relieved too. LOL! I’m betting the stuffed animal should stay away from my dog as well!
Jessi- I’m starting to think I don’t want to live without one either.
Kspin- Thanks so much
Yea, this was on my list of biggest fears….come true.
August 21st, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I can’t watch the murder shows, they stick with me way too much.
Weird about the attic…is it related to your other strange experiences in the house?
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August 21st, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I share your obsession with homicide shows….I could watch Law and Order all day long if I could. Good to hear you’re getting an alarm system. That’ll be my first order of business whenever we migrate to a real house!!
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August 21st, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Ooooh scary. I’d have freaked out too! I always get so freaked out really easily when Steven leaves for long periods of time. He was gone for 6 months once! I refused to come home after dark – and, when I got home, I had to look in every possible imaginable place. Guess KNOWING they were there would have made me felt better than WONDERING…
Glad nobody “broke” in. Maybe it was the energy in your house that caused the door to open? Or wind? Or something?
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August 21st, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Oh my gosh, yes, I would be the same way! I felt so bad for you when you mentioned it on Plurk, but the rest of it just adds to it. EEEK! Glad Dadisodes is home and that you are buying wolves, in a pack no less.
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August 21st, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Yikes. Weren’t you having ghost issues a while ago? Maybe it was one of the ghosts being a jerk.
I do the same thing to myself with murder mystery/legal thriller books. When I still lived alone, if my boy wasn’t staying over, I would have to check every closet and under the bed before I could go to sleep.
So mature for someone that was approaching 30.
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August 21st, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Sister Sassy- I’m not sure if it’s related. I don’t have a good feeling about it though…
My Asian Heritage- Hehe, I really need to start watching more Law and Order. Seems like many of you are hooked!
Ashley- 6 months? Yikes! I’m so sorry you had to endure that. I would have been the same way about checking around every place possible.
Maggie’s Mind- I know. You guys were so awesome on Plurk. Thanks so much for the support. I tried Plurking my way through the night that night.
Annie- Haha
No worries, I’m 30, and I still do that.
August 21st, 2008 at 10:01 pm
What is that thing he bought you? It’s kinda creepy. I remember this from Plurk & my heart dropped for you.
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August 21st, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I’m scared all the way down here. Be careful!
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August 21st, 2008 at 10:37 pm
I would crap my pants too.
Is that an ostrich? A kiwi?
August 21st, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Wow…so sorry you were so vulnerable. My husband travels too and I have been freaked out before as well. One night, I left the garage door wide open and almost had a heart attack the next day imagining what could have happened. At least you are okay
August 21st, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Let me second Solomon’s recommendation for Rescue Remedy. I have a cousin who has used it for years. Good stuff! I’ve never needed it personally, but then I don’t watch really scary stuff, either. I am addicted to homicide shows, too, but try to stay away from any that would interrupt my sleep. Remember, my honey traveled for 3 weeks at a time and then was home for only a couple days before heading out again. I think a whole pack of wolves might be overkill, but one or two would probably make you feel more secure.
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August 21st, 2008 at 11:48 pm
What the hell is that thing? Oh, and so with you on the unhealthy addiction to homicide shows.
You handled it well, and we can hardly see the gray hair you havce now.
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August 21st, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Aaaacckkk! That would be un-nerving! Glad he’s back home!
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August 22nd, 2008 at 12:03 am
s.c.a.r.y.
i would have lost my shit fer sher.
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August 22nd, 2008 at 1:29 am
What an awful night. Was the attic door opened by an intruder or the same entitiy that has been playing with the window shades? (that was you wasn’t it?, in the new house with strange stuff happening?) If not, I hope I didn’t just take another 10 years off your life.
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August 22nd, 2008 at 7:28 am
Aack. Ghosts OR intruders? Not like either option is appealing! I would have left the house too, with lights on, tv blasting, AC running…just grab my keys and go!
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August 22nd, 2008 at 7:38 am
Looks like I’ve missed a post or two, AGAIN! Sorry, it’s hard to catch up nowadays, I don’t know how you manage!
Comment on this post: Your dear hubby Daddisodes really sucks when it comes to presents huh? The girl is lucky she didn’t get plumbing tools or something!!
And on the previous one: It must have been the ghostssess???
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August 22nd, 2008 at 8:25 am
at least ur 911 is efficient over there. ours? takes forever for them to arrive i guess..
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August 22nd, 2008 at 10:18 am
So scary. I would’ve been freaking out too. So glad everything is okay. And that stuffed animal is cute. Kind of. LOL!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:07 am
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August 22nd, 2008 at 1:13 pm
So who was at the front door??
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August 22nd, 2008 at 1:20 pm
AFF- Haha! It’s a roadrunner
It is a bit creepy. So glad you were there plurking it through with me.
Dysfunctional mom- Aww, no worries. I’ll definitely do what I can to keep us safe.
Holly- ROFLMAO!!!!!! I just spit out my nose when I read “Kiwi.” I HAD to show that to Dadisodes
Michelle- Yikes! I hate it when that happens. Leaving anything open inadvertently totally scares me to death.
Eve- I really must find me some of the Rescue Remedy. Sounds like I could really use it.
Grandy- Really? You sure you can’t see the gray hairs? Trust me, they’re there.
Kim- Me too.
the Planet of Janet- Oh and I did…
Weaselmomma- You have SUCH A GOOD MEMORY! Thank you for being so awesome and remembering that
I’m not sure if they’re the same things toying with my shades and TV and windows…ugh! That alone can shave off another 10 years.
Busymama Kellie- I know. Either option does suck. And I definitely did exactly that.
Jientje- tools? Oh he’s pulled that one before and learned his lesson.
Ghostesses? I really hope not, but I’m not sure….
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Wen- that’s terrible! And frightening
genny- thank you
And Dadisodes thanks you for being one of few who think so 
mp- It was the police at the door. They were going door-to-door checking to see if we were alright and if we saw or heard anything.
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Oh my goodness. I’m thankful nothing happened to you and Babisodes!
I would have freaked too!
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August 22nd, 2008 at 8:11 pm
You are awesome. I would have had to change my underwear before speaking to the police.
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August 23rd, 2008 at 8:03 am
That is really freaking creepy. I can’t watch those homicide shows or even scary movies. I’m such a wuss. I don’t think it would matter though. Anytime someone knocks at your door late at night I’d be fareeked out.
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I haven’t crapped my pants in years! But I did have a near-crap experience when I read about the attic door being open! Yikes!
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August 24th, 2008 at 1:21 am
I was wondering what a few others have asked: If your ghost(s) have decided to make things exciting for you again.
Still, see what a deadbolt does for the situation! Yikes.Yikes. Yikes.
Mr. H is gone a lot, and I got myself all worked up a few nights ago, sure that someone was in the house. And two nights ago, I could have sworn someone pulled the covers back a few inches. (But we don’t live in an old house, so I’m telling myself that it’s impossible.)
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August 24th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
How scary! Of course something like that would happen while the man is gone! I would have totally freaked out! That’s why I love having dogs.
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August 25th, 2008 at 10:50 am
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