Summer Daze

Well, I had surgery on Tuesday.  The "girls" needed a little adjustment.  I didn't plan on a big surgery and I didn't think I would be out of it.  I wasn't.  Wednesday I took a few naps and a few Motrin.  I feel much better today.  There's no real pain when you don't have any feeling in that area anyway.

My baby is coming home from camp today.  He's been gone for a whole week.  Here's a picture of him at camp.  I really miss him.  He's the boy who takes care of me.  He makes my coffee and brings me a cup when I need one.  In many ways he's the girl I never had.  I have really missed him this week. 

We are planning a big day at the fair tomorrow.  I have gone over the many different food items I can buy from deep friend butter to chocolate covered bacon.  The truth is, I will get none of these.  I pretty much stick to the basics.  I don't want to take a chance of getting sick at the fair.  We usually get the mini-donuts and grilled corn.  Can't go wrong there.  None the less, it's fun to look and smell.  My favorite attraction at the fair is the home goods area.  Where else can you learn about the latest mop or kitchen gadget.  I can't count the number of things we have bought here.  I had a salsa maker that I used for years.  I could still use it.  It's somewhere in the garage.

Daniel had speech yesterday.  I was amazed at how well he listened and complied with the SLP.  He really is growing up quickly.  He gets himself dressed and takes care of his needs.  That's 12 years of mommy dressing and pottying and I think I'm finally finished.  It's time to move on to the next chapter.

Today in the car we talked a long time about college.  I want my boys to move away from home and go to college.  I want them to live in the dorms and enjoy college.  I want to make this happen for them.  You can't get that experience back.  Living at home and driving to school is not the same.  I keep telling Joey that he needs to pick a college and he keeps reminding me he's only in 2nd grade!