How Many Is Umpteen? Flash Win!

Elle's soccer team won again yesterday beating the Blast by an undetermined amount of goals. The final score was officially Umpteen to 1. When I say 'undetermined' I truly lost count (and Upwards does not support keeping score).

I know my parents and grandparents had a lot of unique sayings (many of which are vulgar). My favorites from my grandmother Vivian (mammaw-pictured) were "Doesn't no sh*t from shine-ola" and "Dumber than owl sh*t."

So how many is umpteen? I am not sure how many people have even heard the term before. I think the first time Laura asked me how many it was I said "17." I say it doesn't matter. It is ambiguously fun!

You Gotta Hold Your Mouth Right

I think my Dads' mom, Vivian was the one who started it. For as long as I can remember my Dad has made a funny face when he is a) concentrating on something; b) trying to pry something open; c) working on something intricate. It is a look that must be hereditary. Elle cut out a butterfly she colored the other night and I caught her doing it!