Nando & His Peeps

As I get older I realize that friends are like a box of chocolate, you never know when they'll go stale and if you can get them on sale....the better. What? You thought I was gonna quote Forrest Gump? Yeah, like he needs more royalties! The people I choose to keep close bring a piece to the puzzle that complete the "big picture" of Nandoism. Touching base with them isn't always easy. Someone is always busy, something comes up, or you just can't get a hold of your desired party. So naturally, when you get the opportunity, you take it...just like Star Jones and free stuff.

My best friend of 23 years who lives in Chicago, just had her 2nd child, and touching base is not the problem, its what happens during the "process" that makes it hard.

Cris: Oh, hi. I was just thinking about you and was gonna call you in a little bit. Roman just went down for his nap and I am feeding Dominik right now.
Nando: You're breast feeding while on the phone with me?
Cris: Yeah.... Hold on, I have to switch breasts....
Nando: Of course you do... (rolling my eyes)
Cris: You know, I'm so mad at Paul right now. Yesterday morning we were asleep in bed and I woke up because the sun was shining through the curtains and hitting my eyes. I glanced over at Paul and just laid there....watching him sleeping. I felt such a strong passionate love for him. I must be the luckiest woman in the world, I thought. He's a great father, a good man, and a wonderful husband. I began to gently caress his face and with each stroke I could feel my love deepen. It was almost spiritual. Hold on....Roman just woke up from his nap.... and I think he's eating glass. SPIT THE GLASS OUT ROMAN!! Okay....I'm back......So before I could reach phase 2 of my passionate feeling for Paul, his left eye popped open and he said, "Could you stop rubbing my face...your hands are cold and sweaty."