Our 15 year anniversary is coming up. We really feel we should do something, especially because our plans for our 10 year anniversary got unexpectedly changed. So, the husband and I looked at each other and agreed that, yes, we should do something, something other than the out-to-dinner, movie fest we usually take part in (hey, it's about the only time of year we get to see a non-kid movie during the year, so what if we end up sitting in a theater for 2-4 movies in a day, it's our anniversary. Don't judge us.)
Anyway, back to the we should do something. Here's the thing. We're really good at deciding that something should be done. We even have gotten pretty good at planning something. Our downfall is the execution. We are not so good with that part of the something.
So the kids are going camping with their grandparents, Shane has begged for two days off in a row (hasn't happened yet this summer) and even found someone else to cover his shifts. Now it's time to plan the something. Obviously a cruise, trip to Europe, or even to Mackinaw are out. At the most, we have 2 nights and 2 1/2 days. We could stay in town, but Shane really needs to get away. Ahhhhh, Grand Haven. Our most favorite place on earth. They actually have places you can stay. Pretty cool, eh? Unless it's Coast Guard Weekend. So now we're back to where we started.
We really should do something.
We Really Should Do Something
School's Right Around the Corner
Gasp....last week I spotted it....my first back to school ad. I thought it was an anomoly, so I ignored it and then, today....another. We have yet to finish tennis and baseball. We have not even gone on vacation yet. I have taken no inventory of what we have at this point, or done more than glance at Tim's massive back to school list. (Middle school, outdoor program=clothing requirements, camping program, and the first time basic stuff hasn't been provided.) I suppose I'm going to have to start thinking about these things, but not today.
How We Spent Our Weekend
I decided the boys were finally old enough to see what fun on the lake is all about when you add a boat. Thankfully Great Grandpa and Grandma are still on the lake and have a boat. They also had the foresight to get a tube and all the equipment you need. I must say, these boat tubes are far different than tubing on the tractor tubes that I used to tube on. I had warned him that just when you think you can't hold your breath or hang on any longer you need to do it for just a bit longer and you'll be up. Instead, he just popped out like a beach ball you try to hold under water---no trauma at all. Tim had a blast and was totally addicted. He wanted to know where the water skis were. I guess I need to start looking for a used pair.
On the other hand, Jack refused to get on the tube (although since he can't really swim, it wasn't that stunning.) We also found he was still scared of being on the boat. He would only ride if he was in this spot and his job was to show us he was having no fun whatsoever when he was on the boat.
Between spending two afternoons on the lake, two late night fireworks display, three sessions of batting practice (one ending up being cousins, etc.) and a picnic; I spent yesterday lazing around on the couch, reading. It was well deserved.
Jack's First Game
Just got back from the first game. Jack did fairly well. Thank goodness for games because Jack re-discovered the joy of baseball. Practice has not been fun for him (we have a pretty reasonable fear of the ball---he's been hit several times this year.) The coach keeps putting him in positions where he needs to do lots of catching during practice. It's been a bit tortureous for him. One inning he made it all the way to third base and in one play he actually caught the ball off a bounce. Not too bad.
The best play of the game was by a little girl on Jack's team. She caught the ball in the air---surprising herself. Then the coach told her to throw it to first. She ran instead. Then the coach told her to throw to second. She ran to second---triple play, all by herself. Knowing how 8 year olds catch, I'm pretty sure she made the right decision.
Here's to lots of fun and hopefully more baseball than rock picking this summer.
Lazy Dazes
A bit of a break today. The Graham trio is being a bit lazy (although we did work in our bedrooms for a while this morning--yea us!) It is a dreary, cool, sprinkle-ey day. Tennis was canceled this morning and we've got several hours to wait and see if Jack's game gets called later today. We're watching Wimbledon, making fun of all the grunting, pretending we can serve at 123 mph, picking at each other and playing on our respective electronic devices. (Tim did go on a candy bar run a bit ago--all that imaginary tennis playing makes you hungry, you know.) I'm actually in a sweatshirt today. We'd probably be all right if I left the house closed up, but I just can't do it. I have windows cracked all through the house.
I feel as though I should make a Meijer run today, but it just seems like too much work (told you it was a lazy day). We'll see what happens. I love summer.
What Extremes
After roasting last week, and Jack getting pretty ill from the heat, this morning we almost froze at tennis. I warned the boys, but do you think they listened to mom? Tim went in sleeveless shirt and lightweight shorts. I wore jeans and a short sleeve shirt. Let's put it this way, I played tennis in jeans today and I wasn't too hot. I even ended up getting the blanket out of the van and wrapping up in that during Tim's lesson. I love it, though, this is my kind of weather. I even love the breeze. If I didn't have so much to do today it would have been perfect to take the Kindle out on the swing and possibly fall asleep.
Tomorrow though, I'll be taking a sweatshirt to tennis.
A Day of Laughter
Yesterday the Grahams laughed and laughed and laughed. It was a day of total silliness and fun and the antidote to so many things. A much needed day. The day began with silliness, everyone helped with lunch which continued the high jinks, we all went off to play tennis together (which when you are not very good, a sense of humor can get you through a lot.) Even the story we read was funny. It was an awesome day. Hope you can find a reason to laugh today.
It's Done
Of course, there's always the final tweeking. (Not the template I originally wanted, but quite nice, I think. Maybe a bit too fussy???) Thank goodness I'm married to a programmer or I would never have gotten through this. It's probably time to learn some coding skills (ha, ha). Hope you enjoy the final product (or at least this version of it.)
