Skid Row Inc.

We all planned for a month or so to go to a live concert downtown last night. We met at David and Catherine's for a cookout and hung out there for awhile. We grilled up some burgers and sat outside on the deck for hours. Then we all headed downtown for the concert. Right before we headed out we doing a head count and packing into cars. I realized it has been a long time since all of us were together. There was 16 of us together and wouldn't you know, not one of us had a camera! Too funny! It has been such a long time since so many of us were all in one spot. Everybody has family things and other commitments, so when there is more then 6-8 of us-it is a big deal. We preceeded downtown to the concert and had a nice time. We kept losing everyone, but we had a "lost and found" spot. After the concert we all went out for drinks and shut the bar down. I am really hoping we can all get together again real soon.

A Drill and A Valium

Richie had his dentist appointment today to fix his front tooth. Unfortunately, all did not go as planned. He had way too much anxiety about the whole thing. He has very sensitive teeth and just talking about drilling teeth just makes his skin crawl. He freaks out and works himself up. I have a hard time relating because I enjoy going to the dentist. Maybe I am the twisted one. :-)
Basically, his blood pressure was way too high for the dentist to work on him. She said she has a range that he must be in and he exceeded that range. Now, he has to reschedule and go back- next time with a Valium. Boys...

Back To The Grind

Back to work after a 3 day weekend. We had wonderful weekend filled with friends, family, food and good times. I spent all day on Saturday at the pool. It was quiet and peaceful. The water was freezing, but I still went in. It was way too hot to just sit around the pool. Sunday, back to the pool. David, Richie, my Mom and a few of her friends all hung out together. We decided to do a Memorial Day cookout. (Did you thank a soldier and honor those we have lost?) We grilled steaks and chicken, had potatoes and corn on the cob. It was fantastic and hit the spot. Sunday we joined our friends Trey and Carrie on their new boat. We went to Jordan Lake and spent the day there. Their boat was fantastic and we had such a great time. It was a beautiful day and the sun was out! We did have about 45 minutes of a rain storm though. We spent most of those 45 minutes "running" from the rain. We raced the clouds and kept moving around the lake to avoid the rain. I think we got rained on for a total of 5 minutes. It was so much fun. Looking forward to many more lake trips!

How Old Am I?

I think the older we get the faster our birthdays come around. I can't figure out how some years take forever and then others just fly by. This was a very fast year for me. As fast as a little girls spin- You know, pretend....Spin, your hair is blowing back in your face, almost like you are trying to catch it. You are dizzy and have no idea where you are. It only lasts a second and then back to reality. Back to the reality-we are all getting older.

I love birthdays and enjoy the day being about me (although it should be about my Mom).
We celebrate by exchanging a few gifts and going out to dinner. Richie excused himself from the table and my Mom and I chatted. As I see Richie walking back to the table, he looked as though he had seen a ghost. He is upset, sits down, covers his mouth and says he chipped his tooth. Of course, I wanted to see it. Sure enough, he has a chunk missing from his front tooth. Evidently, he was biting his fingernail and somehow the tooth cracked. He must have done something prior to it and did not realize it. Who knows. Either way, my man looks like he just finished playing a very physical game of hockey with the Pittsburgh Penguins.! I know he will be able to get it fixed, so I was trying to make him laugh about it. He did not find the humor and is upset he has to go to the dentist. He is not a big fan of the dentist, but he has no choice. Those who know me well, know I have a thing for peoples teeth. It is the first thing I notice about a person.
After all the drama, we had a lovely dinner and Richie gave me a beautiful necklace and ring. He also gave me a huge Steelers throw for our couch. This throw should replace our other one, but I don't think I can let my old one go. :-) I will need some time to think on that one....

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Mothers. May you spend this day being pampered with love. I love you, Mom!

"Mothers love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible." ~Marion C. Garretty, quoted in A Little Spoonful of Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul

"My mom is a never ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune." ~Graycie Harmon

Believe it or Not

We are still moving my Mom's stuff out of her house. We are almost done with just one bathroom and closet remaining. Will it ever end? We now need to clean the house. I am just ready to pay for a maid service to come in and clean it. My back says it wants nothing to do with cleaning base boards.

Today was such a beautiful day outside. People were outside and birds were chirping. Yet, I felt like a little kid that has been grounded. I could look out the windows and see people enjoying the pool or just sitting around the pool sun bathing. I wanted to be there, but there is work that needs to be done.

When I was about 8 years old, I was sent to my room. More then likely, I had been "talking back" which is something I mastered at a young age. I had a toy chest that sat right under my window. I would go and sit on it and watch all the kids play in the street. I would sob just knowing I wouldn't be able to come out and play. I just wanted to go outside and run around, play, laugh and just be happy.

After today, I really miss my toy box.