We spent $700 on gas to drive across the country.
We endured 100 degree temps for over a week.
We shivered through low-40 temps, rain, and sleet while camping.
We hiked through some of the most beautiful scenery.
We ate at local restaurants and ate amazing food.
Still, one week later, when Jack talks about vacation, he says this, "My faaav-orite part of vacation was when dad let us flush our arm down the toilet and it almost sucked my arm off of my body. That was a-MAZE-ing."
On another note, I noticed how many of my blogs have to do with gross boy things. I was feeling quite bad about it until Ryan has been on a roll with things that make even me turn away. I would link you there, but I'm not good at the link. You can click on any of his comments - he's the one with the black eye picture.
How long after vacation is an acceptable time to have suitcases out?
Do you ever want to re-do your entire home all at once? Do you ever want an unlimited, free day of shopping at ikea? My friends and I were talking and we think we could completely furnish a house, paint, floors, cabinets, fixtures, furniture and all for about 20 grand, probably under 10 for my house. My psycho-camp-out-at-ikea friends could do it on less because they practically have stock in ikea and 3/4 of their home is already done. So, when my 'extra' 10 grand comes in, I'm tearing everything outta' here and calling the Kings to help me load up.
I realized that I haven't been to church in a month. And what a time to return, this Sunday, because Jonah's getting baptized. Jon is going to baptize him. Need I remind you that Jon is an emotional basket-case when it comes to boys/father/son stuff. I can always tell during baptisms that it's getting to him because his voice will go out for a few notes. And that's not even when it's anyone he knows! He's not at all discreet about it too - watch him, he'll have snot dripping down his face. It happens.
And now, I am off for a date with my snotty, emotional husband. After 15 years of marriage, you turn to your oldest to babysit and then head up to Willie's for half-price appetizers and that is the equivalent of a romantic evening. At least at dinner.
3 comments:
Can't wait to see you tomorrow!!!
I love your writing, Melanie. I think you could write a book with your stories. Caitlin was very intrigued by the arm flushing idea. Too funny!!
Yes, redecorating, ikea, wanting 10-20 grand. yes, yes!
My sister and I are currently in redecorating mode- and it sucks not to have the money to back the fever.
It started with Don painting our bathroom- and it's morphed into 100 other home improvements.
I was drooling all over my IKEA catalog just this morning and making lists. let me know if you are planning a trip anytime soon- I need some things and we could do some swedish lunch too.
Rachel
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