Crazy self-portrait of me in my UV protection hat
This summer is really shaping up to be great despite the fact that we won’t get to go see the ocean as much as I’d love to. I’m making the best of it.
This morning I took the girls to that church again where they went to VBS for Sunday school and I’m in the adult class with a girl named Ellen I know and another girl named Kelly – both from the gym, Ellen’s also from preschool. Her daughter has gone with Emma for the last two years and, though Emma doesn’t seem to have any interest in a friendship with her, she is very sweet.
In the class they are discussing the book The Shack. I generally cringe from all things religious. It reminds me so much of the times in my 20’s when I was manic and really got obsessed with the Bible and God. I think that is part of why I have avoided it for this long. I’m always scared I’ll get sucked in and become fanatical about it again. I am easing in though. We’re just doing Sunday school. The girls seem to really enjoy it and it’s nice to have that one hour with adults my age who all seem to be good, wholesome people who are warm and kind.
Before Sunday school we had to go by the grocery store and grab some snacks. Afterwards, we went to the pool. We stayed for a good part of the day. My friend Sara met us out there so I stayed longer than I would have otherwise. It was fun. Cate is still sleeping! All that swimming wore her out. Emma is great though and let me take a good solid nap while she watched a movie. It was heavenly!
Usually I avoid planning of any sort but lately I’ve been embracing it! It’s odd for me. I have a bunch of stuff written on the calendar for July to do. We’re going to have a small cookout next Saturday night for the fourth. Thursday I’m going on a small road trip with my friend Sara. Monday I’ve got story time at the library followed by some pool time. Then Tuesday or Wednesday I’m going to the lake one day and the free movies at the mall the other. Fun fun!
I’m glad Billy went back to work today. I like it better sometimes when it’s just me and the girls. His negativity over the last four days was seriously draining and made me more tired than usual.
Can you believe I haven’t seen the in-laws in a week? They are so strange. Billy’s been over there and his mom has talked to him on the phone a few times but she has no real interest in talking to me or making any plans with the girls. What else is new, right? I’m trying not to care and just keep myself busy but every summer since Emma was born she’s been home and it annoys me that she can’t help us out a little watching them or going with me some of the places I take them. Then I tell myself she’d just irk me if she did so it’s better this way, right?
Anywho, life is good right now. It feels full and I’m definitely not bored which is always a good thing. 
“Bottoms up!”
You look like a little kid in that hat! I thought it was one of your daughters at first. hee he he he!!
I am happy to hear that all is good. You are riding a wave. Stay on it for as long as you can….
One of these days you’ve just got to let the MIL stuff go honey. It would irritate the shit outta me and I have been in the exact same place, it’s their loss…and your girls will not know the difference as long as they have plenty of love.
You just look adorable! The hat fits you well!
Ah, the girls and scheduled time. It’s fits but then it fits — you know?
Glad y’all are having a good summer.
I know about the negativity. My Hubby is great, but he still often looks at the glass and see’s all that’s evaporated in the heat rather than ‘bottom’s up’ to see all that’s still in it!
LOL!
Enjoy your family and your kids and your pregnancy and the rest are losing out by the wayside.
And, church is good. You don’t have to be an ego-bible-beating maniac to share a little love and grace with others and God.
Happy 4th Gal!!!