I got a little sunburned where I sit, because yesterday was the first decently hot day of the year. On the decently hot days, I get a little less decent, and lay in the sun.
There is nothing like a trip to Eagle Island to boost a gal's self esteem. I've told you about Eagle Island in Summers past; it's a local puddle, with sand, and water, and Frisbee golf, and stuff. They even have a single water slide. As opposed to a married one. And very large mothers take their children there to swim. These very large mothers wear bikinis.
When you look at magazines all day, you tend to get the impression that all women are airbrushed and perfect. This is untrue. From what I could tell at Eagle Island, most women eat rather a great deal, and they have no attention to spare for flattering fashion. It's way nicer to hang out there than it is to stand next to my Mother. My mother is slender, fashionable, and stunningly beautiful. She doesn't even have the decency to look like she's in her 60th year, which I find highly irritating. She's far too beautiful. It's not nice.
I have no idea what brought up Mother just now. It was sort of a random hiccup in my thinking. Which is very surprising; no?
Back to the Eagle Island Fashion Parade....That was very amusing. I went with my sister, Dani and my nieces; Kara and her kids; Lisa with her college textbooks; and lots of strangers. Lots. I have never seen the place so crowded. It used to be that we would be the only ones there, but it seems that the public-at-large has discovered our swimming place. I wish they'd all go home and leave us in peace.
Tim and I are accelerating our plans. We picked a date and also began planning the reception. I seriously need to find a dress. I am not going to get married in white taffeta and a veil, not this time. This time I am going to get hitched at the courthouse. I would, however, like to wear a lovely white sundress, and a hat. Keep your eye out for the perfect outfit, k? I'd like to look slender, and 20, so it will take a special kind of dress.
August is going to be flipping insane. The kids start school, and football 2-a-day practices, and we're getting married and moving. How in the world am I going to pull it all together? No idea.
I was just realizing that I need to start planning my homeschool curriculum for next year, and I've no idea how I'm going to get to that. Just add it to the list.
Today is Michael's last doctor's appointment. Praise Be to the Lord Most High. He is so vastly improved! Last week, when we saw the doctor, that boy was in mortal terror of being readmitted. This week, he's just like a healthy person, albeit a skinny one.
O! And one more thing. My dear friend from so very many years is coming to visit me!!! Cathy is going to visit, with her family, for the Fourth of July. Go here to read about her. I have not seen her for 4 years, which is entirely unacceptable. We are going to have a lot to catch up on. I can hardly wait!!!!
On that happy note, I must away. I've got to get ready for the day.
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