This is Jim in 1991 with Son #1 and Daughter #2 at their first and fourth birthday party. Daughter #3 was obviously there but not in the picture.
Well, after deciding that it would really be a complete waste of time to look for an ice floe in southern Texas, I decided to go in the other direction --- I tried to have a heat stroke. I nearly accomplished that during a tennis match today -- and would have if we had played a little later, or a little longer. Holy cow it was hot out there! It's 82 degrees now and it's 8:00 at night!
It was a tough but good match. We lost but I was impressed that neither of us keeled over.
All of my children are home. Daughter #2 came home today. She and Daughter #3 turn 21 on Saturday. So far they have no plans. Well, except for Daughter #3 who expects to start drinking at midnight. Not really, for those of you who don't know her. Or maybe, for those of you who do. Well, when I say "not really", that's because I know she's just kidding. She hasn't said "not really" so maybe those of you who do know her should disregard my "not really". Those of you who don't know her probably don't give a toot (and I have NO idea where that phrase came from!).
I forgot to brag about Son #2's heroic episode this past weekend. While we were at the lake he went off on a jet ski. He was gone for about an hour when I looked out from the dock and saw him passing at a distance. He was going very slowly, which is hugely unusual. Then I saw that he was going very slowly because he was towing a boat -- with a family in it. They had hit a stump and were stranded. He rescued them! He's a hero! I was so proud of him that I grabbed my phone and took a picture (you may have to click on it to look at it bigger):
He really is a great person.
In other news, Daughter #1 got a tattoo. Yes, she did. And here it is:
She wasn't in favor of me putting it on the blog. But I figure, heck, I wasn't that much in favor of her putting it on her foot so who cares? And don't ask me why she chose a little blue bird that looks like it came from a Disney movie. She likes the artist. And whatever you do, if you know her, don't ask her why she chose it either. You may come away without a head. She's a little testy about it -- especially since it's a bit sore.
Well, that's all of the excitement from here. At least for today anyway.
Eight more days of "peace". Which really means, only eight school days left. I could cry.
And I might.
12 comments:
Son #2 is a great person! All your kids are!
I'm glad Daughter #2 made it home today.
It was terribly hot today-ughhhh!! good thing you and M did not have heat stroke! I'm sorry you didn't win your match! How is your shoulder doing?
I like Daughter #1's tatoo. The little bird makes me think of the Monkee's song "day dream believer" because my son#3 calls it the "blue bird song"!!
I miss you and I love you, K.
There's much weeping and gnashing of teeth at our house over "8 days of school left." Okay, I'm the only one weeping and gnashing my teeth. My children are doing the happy dance. Funny, when I was teaching, I was doing the happy dance, too. susan
K-- M was not my partner today, S was. And M won her match (see how well she does without me!).
My shoulder is GREAT, thanks to Dr. J. He did a wonderful job, even if I did hate him at the moment.
:)
Susan,
I think my teeth are worn down from gnashing.
At least we have N.C. to look forward to!!!
:)
Great job P ! Your the best!
Wow! on the tattoo W!...but where are the "pain pics??" (like mine) LOL!!!! Please tell me you at least WINCED once or twice!!! LOL
Of course, I got mine about 20 years too late!!! The blue bird is VERY cute! You did good! Good thing you can wear sandals right now too!!! OUCH!!
Have a great summer break!
Hello to the rest of the gang too!!
XOXO
K in AK
I think the tatoo is cute. It looks like it is sleeping on her foot. When do you get yours J? K1 did it you can too! Do it, do it, do it, no presure here. do it :)
It's not sleeping, it's flying. With its eyes closed, I guess. Seems kind of a dumb thing for a bird to do but what do I know.
I'm pondering it. Haven't decided on exactly what I want or where I want it.
J
J-how about something with the initials O B A T? (one breath at a time)
Just a thought...no pressure! LOL
does this mean P can get a tattoo? :)
No --- this means Daughter #1 no longer requires my financial services. She's paying for herself now that she's leaving for Boston in a few weeks.
Son #2, however, still very much needs my financial services. Once he does not, his body is his.
:)
I like that mindset J!!!! I'm with you on that one!(hopefully this will show up right after your reply about son #2 and the tatoo- or else no one will understand what the heck I am talking about- which, after some thought is not an uncommon occurance for me anyways!)Love You,K
so i am curious what the status is - is he definitely going to MMA in fall now?
Hi status is the same --- he's going.
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