Just when I was hoping to lie on my yard swing and read historical novels to take me away from the here and now to an English garden and young love… I made a “to do” list last night. Shoot. Down time starts on June 14, as far as I can tell.
Adoption news: Nothing substantial, just our fingerprints expiring and needing renewal. I don’t really understand how fingerprints can expire???? They don’t change for your whole life… why a 12 month expiration date? The only thing that lasts longer than fingerprints is Twinkies.
Larisa’s Jr. High Graduation: It’s THIS Sunday, and I still need to make her beautiful red strapless dress a conservative Christian strapped dress. She informed me this morning as she stood shoulders bare on the living room coffee table that she wants the gown floor length. That really limits my fabric availability to make G-rated straps. What to do?
Anniversary Celebration: Rick and I actually got away to a resort for 3 days without children, cell phones or business talk. Day two as we lounged by the pool, he leans up on his elbow, blocks my sun and says, “We need to hire someone to do email blitzing for your book.” I spoke a little too harshly with my “WE ARE NOT TALKING BUSINESS THIS WEEKEND!” as was noted by surrounding looks on sunbathing faces. But it worked. He laid his natural-born-tanned-self down and with a sigh, conceded, “Shot down.” I added, “In a blaze of glory.”
Boys: Need I say more? I thought these two little wiry guys were leaders among their peers. Well, in our absence, the leadership qualities turned to the dark side. I just returned from one of our pastor’s homes where the boys had thrown dirt clods and rocks into their pool. It is not heated. heh heh heh. Aus and Keeve had to dive over and over and over to get all the stones out. I won’t even comment on their cannonball behavior at another community pool. Sheesh.
Bags for Zaza: See previous post. Amazingly, 8 of 9 bags sold in 48 hours. Way to go Auntie Jennie! I’m feeling the pull of the Singer. Me and my chenille might meet up after June 14th.
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My Sister's Jar 
May 29, 2008 at 2:55 pm |
OK — I’ve seen Rick’s legs — “natural-born-tanned-self” is stretching things quite a bit. But … compared to your translucent complexion, I can see where you’d think he was dark. What possesses children to do these things? And the dress — so cute. Who knew she’d look so fab in red? Are you aware of all the pics of it on Facebook?
May 31, 2008 at 7:16 am |
Yes, I am aware of the facebook photos…. not sure what I think of all that. AND after a day in the sun, Rick’s legs are darker than….. well…. mine. :o)