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Yesterday, I participated in Wordless Wednesday with my post: Reflections
Today is Tell Me Thursday...time to take the less out of wordless.
This picture was taken last weekend at my father’s wedding. I called it reflections both due to their reflection in the water as well as my own reflections.
My parents were very young when they married. They were high school sweethearts and my mom found herself pregnant her sophomore year in college. They married because that is what you did back then. I don’t think either really had to the chance to grow into complete people before marrying. They did their best. Sometimes I think that I grew up along side of them.
To see my dad settle down with the right person after all of these years was truly a special moment. I really like my new step mother. I do think that they each needed to go through things in their lives individually before they could find each other. They have a lot in common. She lost her mother at a very young age. My father lost his dad when he was just 9. She really understands that dark place where he goes sometimes. I’ve never fully understood my father, so it’s a relief to know that he now has someone in his life who “gets” him.
My grandmother and uncle who have recently passed would have been very proud of him on Sunday. In some way, I’m sure they were there watching.
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Yesterday, I participated in Wordless Wednesday with my post: Aruba
Today is Tell Me Thursday...time to take the less out of wordless.
I took these pictures on our weekend getaway to Aruba.
For those of you familiar with the island, the first picture is just past the Marriott on the way to the lighthouse. It's NEVER that rough on this part of the island. The waves were crashing into the shore. The locals claim that this only happens on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. To be honest, all was calm again on Monday, weird. I've been going to the island for years and have never seen waves like this on the high rise section of the island.
You can't really see it on the small picture, but my shadow is in the bottom right corner. You can really see me when it's bigger. Very cool shot.
The second picture...can you believe those colors?!? The picture doesn't do justice even and it's still beautiful. This is what I think of when I close my eyes and try to send myself back to Aruba. Such as, when I'm in line for a latte freezing my butt off here in NH, or when BamBam had to get an IV. It's my happy place.
The others were obviously a sun set. Gorgeous. A sailboat and birds seemed to come around at just the right time to make it post card perfect.
We seem to be one step closer to living there every time we go. The big question is...how many step away are we currently? How many more trips will it take before we take the leap and move there?
Found out that vaccines are not a requirement for school. Bonus. That could have been a deal breaker. The funny thing is that they seemed very surprised by me even asking the question. Not because we don't vaccinate our kids, but because it's a personal choice and shouldn't be forced upon parents as a condition for school. AMEN.
Yesterday, I participated in Wordless Wednesday with my post: Doctor’s Office Entertainment.
Today is Tell Me Thursday...time to take the less out of wordless.
These pictures were taken on Tuesday when we took BamBam to the Infectious Disease Specialist. We went through an interview with a Physician Assistant. She then went to meet with the actual Specialist before they all came in to meet with us. There was an incredibly long wait in between and we were stuck in a 8’x10’ room having to entertain BamBam. We started pulling out the gloves, tongue depressors and cotton balls…my husband was quite impressive with his creativity. These are the lion and the elephant...if you couldn't tell.
As BamBam was giggling away, my husbands said you’re so going to blog about this, aren’t you. Even better, I had my camera and was able to capture the moment!
The Specialist walked into the room while I was taking the pictures…not sure that he was so impressed. Wonder if we’ll get billed for the supplies?
Yesterday, I participated in Worldless Wendnesday with my post: Not Quite Softball Weather.
Today is Tell Me Thursday...time to take the less out of wordless.
This is a picture of the view from my back porch, yellow snow and all.
I’m a high school softball coach and will be running the pitching portion of a clinic on Sunday night. Yes, THIS Sunday night. I volunteered my time and had them agree to donate some equipment to an Aruban softball team I’ve been working with. We just ordered new uniforms for our varsity team. I am starting to plan child care during my season…lining up friends, family and babysitting for 8-10 weeks…not an easy task.
SO, lots of softball talk going on lately. Especially since we have snowbanks as tall as me in my yard. Hard to imagine that our season starts in just 3 weeks. With all this snow still out there, it’s pretty safe to bet that we’ll be in a gym for a few weeks.
I would love to move to Aruba for many reasons, one of which would be the ability to play softball year round. I grew up in New England and have suffered through enough winters.
I guess I'm up to reason number 1,000,000,000++++ to move to Aruba.
Yesterday, I participated in Worldless Wendnesday with my post: Who’s THE MAN?!
Today is Tell Me Thursday...time to take the less out of wordless.
Yep, I missed Tell Me Thursday yesterday. I’m a little under the weather, had to take BamBam to the doctors (again) and I to get the house ready to have a small party because I had a friend visiting from out of town. Tangent: I lost my voice slowly throughout the night. These were my high school friends and it was pure torture. It’s difficult to be a wise ass when you have to whisper. Not fair. It was fun anyway.
OK, so this picture is of BamBam as a baby. Since the shot is over 2 years old, I’m not really breaking my no pics of the kids rule. We thought it was funny when he was a baby and this picture was such a hit with friends and family back here in the US. We had many requests to get an updated shot when we went back to Aruba.
I know. Hooters. SO White Trash. People, they loved my kids and entertained them while we waited for our food…taught them how to hoola hoop. I could’ve cared if they were topless…well, that’s a slight exaggeration…their lack of properly fitting clothing didn’t offend me the least when I was able to sip my sangria in peace.
The bad thing? Princess walked away saying Mommy, when I grow up, I want to be a hooters girl. We discussed not sharing that tidbit with her teachers at her Catholic school.
Yesterday, I participated in Worldless Wendnesday with my post: Another Snow Day or Where I'd Rather Be,
Today is Tell Me Thursday...time to take the less out of wordless.
My regular readers already know that this picture is Aruba. This was taken at a beach in Savaneta. It's off the beaten path and is fabulous! It is across the street from our friend's mom's house. We went there about 3 days a week. Pure heaven.
It was our happy place last night while at the ER with BamBam.
He's been hit with a nasty virus and we've exhausted all natural remedies. (I knew I was jinxing myself posting that when I did!) He's had a very high fever since Sunday night with chest congestion. When he stopped eating and drinking for over 24 hours and we couldn't get the fever down with Tylenol, we took him to Whole Life Health and they sent us to the ER to put him on IV fluids. It took them 5 tries to get the IV in! There wasn't a dry eye in the ER by the end. I made him focus on my eyes while we talked about our happy place...Aruba. He's a brave, brave little boy. He's home and the only thing I can get him to eat is blueberries and popcorn. Can't wait to see that diaper!
