Too. Much. Chocolate.
When will the Halloween candy box (yes, I said box) finally be gone. I’m almost down to the last few Kit Kat/Smarties/Aero bars. Thank God! My jeans are getting tight, my skin is getting blotchy and my insides are producing strange sounds and odours that are even offending the dog. I don’t know what I was thinking when I bought the box of Halloween treats – knowing full well – that kids NEVER come to our house on Halloween. But you just never know right?? This year we did have two! Yep, two very young children showed up. “Only give them three little bars each” I hissed as John went to answer the door. Then I actually suggested we turn all the lights off to discourage any more from showing up! Of course he refused and threw me a disgusted look. And that’s why I love him; he tries to make me a better person.
So here I am, days later, still ripping into the little miniature versions of my favourite chocolate bars.
The miniatures give the illusion that I’m “just having a taste”, no big deal, hardly any calories in these little guys right?! Last night and 15 little bars later, I heaved myself off the couch and caught a reflection of myself in the mirror. Whoa! When did I develop so many age sun spots on my chest? Oh hang on, no, those are just bits of melted chocolate. Phew! So if you ever run into me and think “gee she should have used more sunscreen in her youth”, don’t worry, it’s probably just chocolate!
The crazy thing is I’m not even a big chocolate fan until this time of year. Wait a minute, come to think of it, I must be a holiday chocoholic because the same thing happens at Easter (damn those little eggs) and again at Christmas (blasted boxes of Turtles and Ferrero Rocher).
On the bright side, my salty chip habit has taken a back seat lately.
*groan*
I really have to stop writing now and go for a very long fast walk with my dog (I need to try and make it up to her) and then I’ll hit the gym for a Zumba class or two or three.
I’ll just make sure that box is empty and done with before I go. Better to remove all the temptation now right? Right?
5 Comments
Tracy Westerholm
Okay, so I seriously pee-ed in my Jammie pants this morning because that was soooo funny. I could see the exact look on your face when you ‘hissed’ to John about giving only 3 candies! And I totally visualized his expression of such disgust with a little bit of “shame on you look” thrown in!! LMAO You are too funny Bon, thanks for the gut laugh so early! I will be read this over and over today!! T xo now go have another !! Oh and Spot sweet dear dog, you don’t have any grounds for being offended by your Mommy!
Janet
ROFL, you’re hilarious!
jacquie
I’ve never been a huge chocolate person but I did like an occasional sweet fix every now and then. I try to buy the candy I don’t like so it’s easier to stay away from the stuff. The kids knew I’d be going through their bags after trick or treating and searching for the Rockets, though! Good thing they’re all too old for that now.
We had our last ‘kid’ come to the door just before 10 pm! He was doing his rounds by car! Too funny. We were playing Rummoli with friends and figured the handing out was done so the candy bowl was on our table being enjoyed with a few nice wines. Try it. A fine Zinfandel and Hersheys/Skittles combo is wonderful! : )
JOHN
If I could corner a little old lady with a chocalate bar I would take her out in a heartbeat with no remorse if only for a lick .
Tracy Westerholm
No Comment ! LOL