Hey, life? Are you kidding me?

My son - I gotta love him. Right?

Just kidding, I love him more than life itself. But at one point this morning I couldn't decide whether to tackle him or cuddle up and laugh with him.

I asked him to put some songs on my mp3 player for me to use while I'm walking. I thought some good, high beat songs might help me enjoy it more. Well, here's what I got as I started my journey:

1. Just Walk Away (Puddle of Mudd) - I think it's actually called "Said", but it says Just Walk Away a lot - I was happy with this choice. I know I'm too old to love Puddle of Mudd, but I do and I thought it was "clever".

2. I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor) - hmmmmm, appropriate I guess since the beginning of my walk is the hardest for me

3. Baby Got Back --- Okay, so maybe this is true but it deserves at least one good evil eyes stare.

4. Let's Get Physical (Olivia Newton John) - Really, Son? How do you know these songs? ahhhhh yes, I am your mother.

5. I am Woman Hear me Roar (Anne Murray) - Okay this one is even before my time.

6. Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees) - was he talking about me or him?

7. Barely Breathing (Dunkan Shiek - i think) - - ha ha ha -- Maybe if I had some breath at this point I would be laughing.

8. Shake your Booty (KC and the Sunshine Band) - Thanks, son. I had forgotten the movement of my buttocks in front of the entire neighborhood.

and finally . . . .

9. I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton John - He's not a dumb boy, he knows how to pull at my heartstrings.

As I open the door to the house, I can hear his laughter. I wonder, "Has he been laughing the entire time I've been gone?"

Between, gasps of hysterical, deep chuckling I hear him pant out. "I love you, Mom. How was your walk?"

Decision made - I tackle him and cuddle up laughing with him. Where in the world does he get his sense of humor???????? It's a mystery.