Friday, December 5, 2008

Let yourself go...

My Aunt Betsy is a hilarious woman who has a bubbly personality that makes you feel comfortable and want to laugh all at once. Over the years I have gathered several silly songs from her, some I'm sure she has made up on the spot and many she has pulled from the "funny file" in her brain. I remember once being on a killer hike with her and we were both complaining that we needed to go potty (at least that's what my good manners call it). She burst out: "I'll be gladder when my bladder is flatter!" Much giggling followed.

There is one song in particular from Aunt Betsy that has stuck with me over the years. It is sung to the tune of Let It Snow, and it seems appropriate today:

Oh the hair on my legs is frightful,
But the warmth is so delightful!
And since I've no place to go,
Let it grow, let it grow, let it grow!

It's cold here at the North Pole (that's where I live isn't it? Just lacking elves and reindeer...) and the snow is slowly piling up. I am not in the mood to shave my legs just so I can give myself a razor rash the goose bumps inspired. Nor do I think it necessary to flaunt my legs in 5 degree weather....Charming will understand.

So here's to the fuzzy warmth I intend to retain until next Spring... sometime in May. Will you join me women of the North? Or women anywhere who are cold for that matter? Take a stand and let your legs go.

7 comments:

Jactionary said...

This is both funny and true.

Sofia Dowse said...

What about the armpits?

Mrs Ana said...

you'll be glad to know I only shave about once a month. I will join your club. Like you I hate the cold and could use the extra layer!

Anonymous said...

you are lucky that your hair is blond :)

Heidi and Matt said...

that is a great idea, I don't know if I could handle that feel, though! You crack me up Megan, I am going to miss you soooo much!

janbang said...

Hey cute! What a fun surprise to see you write about my Mama! She would love to see & hear this! Hope all is well, I love you!
Jan

Mrs. Kingsford said...

Ew Sof....that is nasty.