We finally got new carpet - YEAH!!! During the install Rusty and I got stuck in our kitchen for a couple of hours giving me lots of time to think while tuning out Bob the Builder and the "super cool" music the installers had going - if I never hear another tuba again, I won't complain. During this time I realized what a charmed, okay fabulous, life Mrs. Brady had. Think about it, her only job was to be a mom and be able to say, "Oh Mike". Not too hard if you ask me. But then I started to think about why her life was so good and realized it was because of Alice.
They always portrayed Alice to be so happy, and maybe she was, but lets face it - her job/life was kind of crappy. She had to wear the same hideous outfit every day, cook with lard, listen to 8 people whine about their lives and then do all of their laundry! As if this wasn't enough, she was in a dead-end relationship with Sam the Butcher who just couldn't commit. Poor, sweet Alice. I've always loved the Brady Bunch (you can watch it Monday-Friday at 5:30 on KBYU, the movies are pretty funny too) but I now have a special appreciation for all the Alice's in the world - those who can make the worst situation look glamorous. Rock on Alice!
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You see, we were not such bad parents. We gave you rich cultural experiences like watching Brady Bunch that has given you deep insight into the real meaning of life!
Love the carpet and the tile. It looks beautiful!!
As for Alice, I truly have a deeper respect for her now...
That's funny. I like the new tile and carpet. Rusty is such a cute little kid.
I am glad to know I am not the only one who knows the Brady Bunch is on M-F at 5:30 AM. You are so funny.
Alison
You gave me a new perspective on Alice. I always liked The Brady Bunch. If I lived her life, I don't think I would smile and laugh so much. No one ever bothered to ask how her day was. How would I ever be able to listen to all that whining?
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