But, whatever. It was for a good reason. The 14th was my birthday and I had grand, grand plans, y'all. They involved taking a Muay Thai class, shopping for clothes and taking a nap - all before my enormous birthday party.
You know what they say about making plans, right?
After my kids had their morning class, we came home and I started setting up for the party. My cell phone rang - it was a number I didn't recognize - and I briefly thought about ignoring it. But I didn't, and I answered.
"Hi, Mrs. Masses? This is Joe from the Great Big Soccer group, and I'm calling to tell you that the District Kick Off Championship is still scheduled for today at 1."
I had forgotten all about it.
A little background: a month ago, Mackenzie was invited to take part in the Kick Off something or another (I wasn't listening, and my hubby took her. She came in first for her age group. She came home with a plaque and a certificate.) I thought that was the end of it. It wasn't. Two weeks later, I fielded a call from Joe who indicated that Mackenzie was invited to participate in Districts. I took the information down on an envelope while sitting at a stop light, tucked it into a book, and completely blanked on the entire event. Not to mention, it had been storming for 3 days and it was STILL raining yesterday, and what do you MEAN she needs to be on the field in two hours? She's not even home. CRAP.
I called the family that she was visiting, and they were participating in a dog show. I had to tell her she'd be leaving, drive 35 minutes to go get her, run home, grab her (completely unpacked) soccer bag and make it to the location for the GREAT SOCCER KICK OFF. Which, you know, was exactly how I wanted to spend my birthday. AT THE SOCCER FIELD. IN THE RAIN.
And, of course, she was the youngest in the 12-15 age bracket, and of course, she made 180 points out of 200 and of course they told her she's going to States. Of course.
Soccer will never end.
In other news, I had a super time at my party last night, but I'm now officially too old to drink that much ever again. My head says so. I had super fun with my friends, got about 10 bottles of wine and a bunch of gift cards, and my hubby gave me an iPHONE. Squee!!!
Please to tell me your favorite Apps for this thing.
Welcome to the iPhone dark side! Must have apps: Facebook, Pandora (internet radio) Shazam (can tell you what song is playing on the radio--amazing!) I also use tweetdeck and twitpic. RedLaser--scan a barcode and it will show you where you can get it cheaper online--a must for Christmas!
That should keep you busy for a while!
Posted by: Angela in Ohio | November 15, 2009 at 09:12 PM
ok super gross but an app called run pee. It tells you when in a movie you can go run and pee and not really miss anything. LOL It's my husband's favorite.
Posted by: Jenn E | November 15, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Happy happy happy birthday!
Posted by: Annika | November 15, 2009 at 09:26 PM
I kinda hate you now. Glamorous soccer tournaments AND an iphone? Pffft.
Posted by: Headless Mom | November 15, 2009 at 09:30 PM
SO jealous. I have the BB storm. Hoping that Verizon gets the iPhone next year so I can join in the fun.
Posted by: MiaHysteria | November 15, 2009 at 10:20 PM
I read your blog on my iPhone every night so the safari browser works pretty well. Other goodies: weather.com, CNN, lots of free radio apps, and if u get a connector for it, you can hook it up to your car radio and use iPod through it. More things but I'll need to write those down first.
Posted by: Sabz | November 16, 2009 at 12:13 AM
You were saying a while back that you wanted a kindle. You can download the Kindle app for free and then download books from amazon directly on to your phone.
Posted by: Berry | November 16, 2009 at 12:28 AM
What a great gift your Soccer kid gave you! remember when she wanted to quit? or was that a different soccer kid? Excellent, your work is being rewarded with rewards for her. Positive Thinking is everything, now enough about your Birthday it's my turn. :P
Posted by: kyooty | November 16, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Jenn E, do you know who came up with Run Pee? Jordan Palmer of the Cincinnati Bengals. I watched Hard Knocks this past summer and they covered that. I thought it was interesting....
Posted by: Ouida Gabriel | November 16, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Shazaam, camera bag, best camera, and tetris.
Posted by: Jill | November 16, 2009 at 12:33 PM
This isn't an app, but it might come in handy for you. I personally enter all my appointment into Outlook and then the iPhone reminds of them before they happen, so no more running around like a chicken with its head cut off at the last moment...:)
Posted by: Karen | November 16, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Happy Birthday. The iphone has changed my life!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it. Facebook app, weather app, twitter app, google app, calendar (it comes with it - use the reminders - you will never ever forget anything), weightloss app Lose It, WebMD, NPR Addict, Huffington Post, New York Times - also I only have free apps because I am cheap so go to the top free apps and check them out!
Posted by: Amy | November 16, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Happy Birthday! I celebrated my birthday (the 12th) in Norfolk during "the storm of the century". And as a birthday gift, just before midnight our biggest oak tree fell, crushing our shed (and everything inside), our fence, and our riding lawn mower (that was sitting ouside the shed). I may need a few drinks myself!
Posted by: Chris | November 16, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Shopper.... and play around with it once you have it because you can personalize it, arrange by store, etc. You can also email shopping lists to others, like husbands out running errands. They LOVE that...
Posted by: Pam | November 17, 2009 at 11:19 AM
i gotta get an iPhone for my wife. Nice post.
Posted by: Evan | November 17, 2009 at 03:52 PM