If My Life Were A Reality TV Show...

My husband and I were watching the show "Little Couple" the other evening. For those of you who don't know, this show is about the lives of two individuals who are dwarfs (little people) and their journey throughout life. The show basically in tells what challenges little people must face on a daily basis and then goes on to show how they overcome those obstacles. I guess this got my husband thinking because he looks at me and says "what do you have to do to get your own reality TV show?" Well, me being me...this of course got my mind spinning. I wondered would people even be interested if my family and I did have our own reality show? How many people would actually tune in and watch our lives unfold on national TV? What would our show even be called? A day in the life of a Welch? Crazy people who think they are normal? I mean, the possibilities are endless. I thought about my typical day and the things my family and I do. Would a camera guy really want to follow us around all day? I mean, how much does my family really have to offer? My four year old would probably get great reviews, but me? Hummm...
And what about Jeremy? What does he do all day when no one is around? I sure hope he doesn't fart and scratch himself like that at work. Ohh goodness...what does he do when I am not around???
I could just picture us now. The camera guy zooms in on me dancing and singing along in my car, all while busting a move. Now that's what you call ENTERTAINMENT! I wonder how many times I would be caught rolling my eyes at someone because they either said or did something I find rather stupid. How much cleaning would I have to do in order to actually keep my house clean and keep the world from knowing what it really looks like on a daily basis? Lord knows my son can terrorize a room in 30 seconds. It actually amazes me at how fast things can go from spotless to dangerous. This kid deserves a medal! It truly does amaze me. I thought about my days spent at work, and then off. Boy that would be something having a camera watching me get ready every morning. Alarm clock goes off at 7:15am, me looking a hot mess! I shower, get dressed, and then put my makeup on. Even after all that, it's not much better. Would I really want the whole world to see me in my old, stained t-shirts and underwear? I could just hear everyone now..."tell that lady to put some clothes on!" The whole world would probably think we never do laundry around here. James wants to wear the same Angry Birds t-shirt every day and night. I promise the laundry does get done people!
I do think it would be interesting to have the crew do playbacks for us from time to time. That way when Jeremy says 'I didn't say that" I could then say "Ohh yes, you did, and this time I have proof." That would never get old. Maybe I am actually starting to like this thought. I could just see our arguments unfolding before everyone. Man that would be something. Of course we would have to throw something in there to keep the ratings up and the audience watching. Tune in next week to find out if Dallas will ever forgive Jeremy. Haha! That's when those playbacks would really come in handy.
I would actually like to see what Jeremy does all day when I am not around. Does he really "work" like he says he does? Did he do what I asked the first time, or does he wait last minute? Does he talk about James and I with his co-workers? Does he wear his seatbelt when I am not there to remind him for the one hundredth time? Inspiring minds want to know. Would the nation start dressing and acting like me? Would I become the focus on the next fashion trend? Would people start saying and using my own catch phrases? Like I said the possibilities are endless. I mean, if Honey Boo Boo and her family can have their own show, and people actually find this entertaining...then my family and I would ruin her ratings! It does make me wonder...Look out world...the Welch's are coming to national TV. Viewer discretion is advised! If My Life Were A Reality TV Show...

Counting Sheep

Last night, I lay in bed trying my best to relax and fall asleep. But if you are anything like me, then it takes you awhile to turn your mind completely off. Mine just wants to keep on spinning. I tried counting sheep (I seriously believe this to be a myth) and of course, it did not work. I lay there and can hear the sound of my husband slowly breathing in and out. I can hear the blades of our ceiling fan going round and round, as goose bumps slowly appear on my arms. I stare anxiously at the clock, eyes wide open. I feel like I am on some kind of movie set. You know, the one scene where everything gets real quiet and you sit and wait for something to happen. Yeah, that was me. I lay and watch my alarm clock slowly change, minute by minute. I mostly thought about my day and some of the conversations I had with my co-workers. Technically I was alone for most of the day. I turned the radio up and was dancing and singing along. I must admit, I've got mad skills. Haha! Had someone come around the corner and saw me, I would have been completely embarrassed. I was reminded of the time I worked for FIG. It was Halloween and my coworker, Heather and I were blaring Michael Jackson's "Thriller". My boss made her way around the corner just in time to see me busting a move. We all just laughed, but I quickly got back to work there after. Man those were the days. Must have been "Club Thirty" Ladies...if you are reading this, then you know what I am talking about. Great times for sure!
As I lay there, I also think about James and how much he has grown. My little buddy is now four years old. Time sure goes faster then you think. I thought about things he had said earlier that night. Things like "Mom, girls are BORING". Ohh son if you only knew. I know all to well that will quickly change. You see James has a pre-arranged marriage to Katelynn Echerd, so he had better change his mind real fast. Ha...for the most part I am just picking, however that would be pretty awesome if they grew up to be little love birds.
As I lay there and think about James, one by one, the kids that I used to nanny for make their way into my mind. I wonder what they are doing and how they have been? This time last year, we would have been busy running back and fourth to the neighborhood pool. Yes...I got paid to lay out by the pool, can you believe it? I thought about each of them and wondered what their plans were for the upcoming school year? I know this will be starting soon and if I know Jax, he is already dreading this. Jax is a very bright young man, and when it comes to anything dealing with Science, his eyes lite up. He loves anything dealing with geology and breaking things apart. Legos are also some of his favorites. I thought about Sierra (the oldest of the Campbells). I miss our little afternoon chats about boys and the latest fashion trends. I miss her singing to the top of her lungs, head phones on, as if no else in the world exists. I miss finding stashes of chocolate candy in her dresser drawers. I simply miss Sierra! I thought about Ivy and Wyatt too. I miss playing Barbie's and reading Dora the Explorer books over and over again. I miss trying to braid and comb Ivy's hair. She is not a fan of bows, but she is definitely all girl. I have never met someone who changed clothes as many times as she does. She is wide open and I know James sure does miss her. I think about Mr. Wyatt and how I would help out with his homework everyday. Wyatt is also very bright for his age. He could probably beat you at a spelling bee any day. While he is not a big fan of reading, give him a Thomas the Train book and he is occupied for days. I miss watching him count his money over and over again. I even miss taking him to soccer practice. I know he always dreaded going, but once we got there, he was in his element and happy. Truth be told, I miss the family all together. I hope I somehow impacted their lives, as much as they impacted mine.
I lay in bed and also think about how quickly this year seems to be going by. I cannot believe August is already here. In another four months, Christmas will be here. These long summer days will be gone before we know it. The leaves will change and then slowly make their decent to the Earth's ground. The weather will get colder and pretty soon we will ring in another year (God willing that is). As I think about this, I begin to say my prayers. I thank the Lord for all he has done. I ask him to forgive me for falling short of his glory. I pray for my family and the recent loss of a loved one. I pray for the Campbell family and last, but not least, I pray for snow come Christmas. Soon after my prayers, I slowly begin to count sheep again. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven...goodnight world.