Quiet Comfort---

It sucks when Joe is out of town-- it is lonely-- we eat bad for us--either fast food-- or anything fast to cook--we are fussier--yes--myself included--I get creeped out by the evening house quiets---

But not last week-- thanks to that Horner clan--they opened their doors to us every evening where we stayed past our bedtimes each night-- it was not the original plan-- it just happened that way-- Mindy cooked "FABULOUS" dinners for us two of those nights and the other nights we just hung out-- it was nice to have the company of Mindy and Brad-- and the kids were happy as they could be running around with the mini-Horners--

I know what you are thinking-- didn't you over stay your welcome??--well normally I would think that but for some reason it just didn't feel like that (even though I did mention that a couple of times :)) -- I always feel welcomed in the H household-- it is like I am at my own house--no need to talk or entertain-- just be there --be me and feel safe

THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF US M&B-- YOU ARE THE BEST HOST and HOSTESS Ever!!

Gone Fishin'

Payten went fishing with Papa Bill on Father's day-- look at her big Catch(es) --(she really did catch all 3 fish-- oh and a turtle) -- she also helped Papa Bill cook them for dinner for daddy (thank goodness it wasn't mother's day)--not sure about eating fish -- just caught in the local pond-- I stayed with the shrimp that night-- she had an awesome time--

In Trouble

So everyone is mad at me--today I got a wild "hair" (no pun intended) and decided to buzz Carter's head-- after all -- it is super duper hot outside-- and every boy needs to try it at least once-- so I figured no better time than the 100 degree HOT present-- so far everyone I have told or anyone that has seen it-- has gotten mad at me for doing it--- so the little rebel in me would like to do it just one more time just to show it is okay-- you know prove I can buzz it if I want --while the mommy in me says-- I think I like it longer-- I guess I will let it grow out and keep my day job and continue to let the "semi-professionals" at the local Great Clips do their thing ---but no matter what-- he is still cute as bugs---

The Grand Finale

After a grandparents birthday party, and cupcakes at school, Payten was almost partied out-- but not to partied out for a morning at Libby Lu's -- we decided to take Payten and some friends for a last little birthday celebration-- I guess it really was her lucky number 7-- 3 parties really pooped mom out-- I asked her on our way home if she enjoyed her 3 birthday parties-- she said yes-- and I asked how many she wanted next year-- she said 3-- I guess like her mama-- if she could have a whole birthday week she would--

Lucky Number 7

To our Sweet little Pay Pay-- Happy 7th Birthday-- We are so proud of you and the big girl you are becoming-- We love you to the moon and back-- and remember no matter how old you get -- you will always be our baby girl--and thank you for being such a great Big Sissy-- Carter is very lucky to have you---

I need a vacation......

Remember my blog yesterday--well I just got confirmation today that I needed it--

Today, I drove all the way to work and realized I forgot my laptop-- well guess what I need that to work-- so I tried to log on to some hard drives that were still around the building-- and nothing -- they were dead-- so back to my car I went and took the long drive back home-- and just ended up working from home-- which is just fine and most of you would think that is great-- why are you complaining-- well because I would rather not waste the gas to drive 44 miles and start work at 10:15-- rrrrraaagghhh

Also my blog yesterday said there are 29 days left for my vacation-- guess what --- we are leaving on the 28th so really I only had 27 days left yesterday--that is a biggie-- I can't believe I can't remember the date we are leaving for the beach-- that is crazy crazy--

and finally-- Payten asked me tonight-- why do I sometimes have ghost poop--when I wipe--she wanted to know why her toilet paper was clear when she wiped-- there are a lot of questions I am scared of and would have a tough time answering as a parent-- but man normally I would have come back with a good one for this one--but I was out of luck tonight-- the only comment I had tonight was-- I am not sure baby--(sorry Carlene-- I always think of you reading my blog when I write these amazing parenting stories )

Think I can just wiggle my nose like the Bewitched lady and move forward 27 days real fast?

The Count Down is on...

We are finally in June and that means only 29 days left until our annual week long beach trip-- this year we will be visiting Sunset Beach with the Horners.

To help get in the mood of summer-- I have added and will continue to showcase some real -- NC/SC--home grown Beach music-- the real stuff-- the Shagging music-- the one dance that I have always wanted to learn--maybe one day;---my husband and I --- as uncoordinated as we both are ---will take those lessons we have talked about--in the meantime-- I will just enjoy the music-- and think of the salt in the air and sand between my toes--as I count down the remaining 29 days--