Saturday, we went to my dad and stepmom's for a delicious, pre-Easter meal of steaks on the grill. They live on a lake, so even though it rained the whole time we were there, it was still gorgeous.
I got a chance to hang out with my favorite sister-in-law as well as one of my brothers and my niece and nephew. We all had a blast, but omg, my niece can be exhausting sometimes. She's a bit of a tornado...a stubborn princess-y tornado. Everything about Lex is "Go Big or Go Home." I think that will likely serve her well in later life, but sometimes, it just makes me a little tired. But the boys had fun hanging with their cousins and visiting with Nana and Grandpa. We're all looking forward to going up to the UP for a family vacation this summer. My stepbrother and his wife and my niece and nephew on that side will be going, too. It's going to be so much fun!
On Sunday, we went to my aunt's and I brought the only dish my family will let me bring - green bean casserole. They're convinced it's the only thing I can make. It's not a big deal - I hate cooking anyway, and it's not like it needs a ton of prep or cook time. Besides, I've tweaked the recipe over the years - roasted garlic cream of mushroom soup instead of regular, shredded cheddar cheese and bacon pieces...mmmmm...bacon.
But I digress. It was a pretty small crowd - only 39 of us. Usually, we're looking at 60-70ish. But we all had a great time and fantastic food (except for the ham and kielbasa - so not a fan of either of those - blech) There was a giant Easter egg hunt for the kids and visiting with my sibs and cousins. The weather was perfect, except for the part where I forgot my SPF Vampire sunscreen - stupid fair skin - but I didn't get too toasted. My sister, on the other hand, got very pink.
My one aunt (who's a teacher) and I had a lovely discussion about Psychological Munchhausen by Proxy. She's got some horrifying parents in her first grade class this year and is so happy to be retiring at the end of the year. And I did end up with another sewing project before I left from another aunt, but hopefully, I'll be able to squeeze it out before the Memorial Day cookout. All in all, it was a great time.
Yesterday, Brynn and her boys came over to hang out with me and my boys. It was wonderful! I love Spring Break. I particularly enjoy not getting up at the ass crack of dawn. I am a little annoyed though. Two of Killian's teachers gave him major projects to do over break. It's break, people. B-R-E-A-K - as in a break from school and homework. Grrrrrrrrr
I'm hoping to get a ton of writing done this week, but mostly, I'm just enjoying hanging with the boys and sleeping in. Isn't it time for summer break, yet?
Showing posts with label Spring Break. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring Break. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, April 13, 2009
I think I need a break from Spring Break
Well, the kids are back in school. I didn't get much work done while they were on break - mostly because we were doing things.
We went and visited friends, had friends come over here, spent some quality time in the emergency room. It was a pretty typical Spring Break.
We also went to the butterfly garden. We have a large local garden and sculpture park and every spring, they fill their rain forest garden with chrysalises that hatch into exotic butterflies. You walk around the garden and check out the flowers, plants and butterflies. Often if you wear bright colors and sit still the butterflies will land on you. It's kinda cool.
As we walked around the garden I was stuck behind a woman with her thong and her ass hanging way out of her jeans. Here's a tip...Pull. Up. Your. Pants. But alas, that was not to be. Because she kept bending over to take pictures, I repeatedly got an eyeful of hot pink thong and butt crack. Then she would squeal and thrash when the butterflies would hover around her undies. Following that, she'd giggle coyly and flirt with the nearby dads who were there with their kids. Seriously? You're trying to pick up dads...with kids...at a butterfly garden???
Later that day, I taught Abby to knit. She caught on so quickly, it was like she already knew how and I'd just reminded her. I was so impressed. Later that day, I took her older sister to get her first piercing. (ear cartilage - nothing naughty - she is only 14) Yes, with her mom's permission - lol. Their mom was so funny. She said, "Butterfly garden, knitting lessons and piercings? You really are full service daycare!"
On Easter Sunday, we went to my cousin's house with about 30-40 other relatives. The highlight was when my sister, Cait goaded me into playing a play station singing game. I couldn't help myself...there were 80s songs.
Now I'm back to work. I've got a ton of writing to do in a very short time.
We went and visited friends, had friends come over here, spent some quality time in the emergency room. It was a pretty typical Spring Break.
We also went to the butterfly garden. We have a large local garden and sculpture park and every spring, they fill their rain forest garden with chrysalises that hatch into exotic butterflies. You walk around the garden and check out the flowers, plants and butterflies. Often if you wear bright colors and sit still the butterflies will land on you. It's kinda cool.
As we walked around the garden I was stuck behind a woman with her thong and her ass hanging way out of her jeans. Here's a tip...Pull. Up. Your. Pants. But alas, that was not to be. Because she kept bending over to take pictures, I repeatedly got an eyeful of hot pink thong and butt crack. Then she would squeal and thrash when the butterflies would hover around her undies. Following that, she'd giggle coyly and flirt with the nearby dads who were there with their kids. Seriously? You're trying to pick up dads...with kids...at a butterfly garden???Later that day, I taught Abby to knit. She caught on so quickly, it was like she already knew how and I'd just reminded her. I was so impressed. Later that day, I took her older sister to get her first piercing. (ear cartilage - nothing naughty - she is only 14) Yes, with her mom's permission - lol. Their mom was so funny. She said, "Butterfly garden, knitting lessons and piercings? You really are full service daycare!"
On Easter Sunday, we went to my cousin's house with about 30-40 other relatives. The highlight was when my sister, Cait goaded me into playing a play station singing game. I couldn't help myself...there were 80s songs.Now I'm back to work. I've got a ton of writing to do in a very short time.
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