Crazy Summer Days
I'm getting ready to go to work today, so I just have a few minutes...
Wow! This summer has been crazy so far. I'm really sticking to my policy of less TV/less computer, which is good, but it means that we are out doing things. Translation: No time to blog.
I'm getting into swimming as a form of exercise. For the past few days, I've been at the pool for the last hour of the day, swimming laps for an hour. Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not doing "real" swimming. Mostly kicking around with a noodle, or doing side-stroke, etc. But I can really tell it's working my arms. I love it! Of course, my teenage daughter/lifeguard doesn't hesitate to whistle at me if I incur the slightest infraction. But I feel entitled to hop over the lane ropes if there's no ladder in my lap lane.
Paul's birthday is next week. It's kind of weird because he will be the same age as my dad was when he died. In my little mind, life for husbands & fathers kind of ends at age 44. I guess it will be a new adventure, assuming he makes it through the year. (Kidding!)
Little MJ has been going to cub scout camp. That kid! He loves doing stuff. He's as happy as a clam. He's been doing archery, shooting BB guns, making bead jewelry, tie-dying, hiking, swimming and generally being 100% boy. Initially he was afraid to go, and cried and begged to stay home. But after day one, he was upset that the camp only lasted a week. What is it about boys? They are so dang cute!
My garden is taking off. All my tropicals are loving the rain, and now the heat is starting up. I expect great things. My Elephant Ears are already getting big, about 2 - 3 feet tall with 18" leaves. Of course, I'm not competing with any Chicago growers, but if I was, I'd be kicking their Elephant Ear Butts.
Well, off to the salt mines now. Wish me a good day!
Wow! This summer has been crazy so far. I'm really sticking to my policy of less TV/less computer, which is good, but it means that we are out doing things. Translation: No time to blog.
I'm getting into swimming as a form of exercise. For the past few days, I've been at the pool for the last hour of the day, swimming laps for an hour. Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not doing "real" swimming. Mostly kicking around with a noodle, or doing side-stroke, etc. But I can really tell it's working my arms. I love it! Of course, my teenage daughter/lifeguard doesn't hesitate to whistle at me if I incur the slightest infraction. But I feel entitled to hop over the lane ropes if there's no ladder in my lap lane.
Paul's birthday is next week. It's kind of weird because he will be the same age as my dad was when he died. In my little mind, life for husbands & fathers kind of ends at age 44. I guess it will be a new adventure, assuming he makes it through the year. (Kidding!)
Little MJ has been going to cub scout camp. That kid! He loves doing stuff. He's as happy as a clam. He's been doing archery, shooting BB guns, making bead jewelry, tie-dying, hiking, swimming and generally being 100% boy. Initially he was afraid to go, and cried and begged to stay home. But after day one, he was upset that the camp only lasted a week. What is it about boys? They are so dang cute!
My garden is taking off. All my tropicals are loving the rain, and now the heat is starting up. I expect great things. My Elephant Ears are already getting big, about 2 - 3 feet tall with 18" leaves. Of course, I'm not competing with any Chicago growers, but if I was, I'd be kicking their Elephant Ear Butts.
Well, off to the salt mines now. Wish me a good day!
posted by Juanita at
4:38 AM
3 Comments:
I think it'll freak ME out to turn 44.
Even minor kicking around with a noodle is great exercise!! Good job!
Uhhh... the Beast is a foot high now and still one lonely leaf that is maybe 7-8 " across...
PS: you had a head start!
LJS...44 is easy try 45! how about 90/2--ugh!
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