I'm still here

I think going away made me more tired than being at home. It's something about not being in his environment, I guess, but Reis was up this weekend at 6:30 which is not normal. So, I am trying to recover. Alan is in DC on business and I had to take him to the airport this morning at 5 so I am pooped. I asked him today if he ever thought he would be in DC again on business and as a "civilian." It's kind of ironic, but I knew he would do great in the "real world." Gainesville and the game were fun...hot, but fun. I knew Seminole fans could party and of course, Gators can too. Two things I saw this weekend that were pretty genius ideas. One, 2 chicks riding down the road on coolers that were motorized. I never knew they had those. I thought they were rigged somehow but they weren't. Now, one had on wedges and a dress which was pretty idiotic. Number two was a guy at a bar that we went to cool down before the game had a cast on his arm and a cup holder attached. Oh, to be in college again. Actually, I felt kind of old and like I had a sign on my forehead that said...I have a baby. Nothing like being grinded on when you are just there to hang out, have a drink, and try and salvage your face that is running down your neck. Gatorville was fun, but I still love my Noles. They kicked butt this weekend. Let's just hope it continues.

Off to G-ville tomorrow for a little R&R

I think the fall and football season are my favorite times of the year. Maybe it's the South, we breed football fans. Mary Beth and I are headed to the Gator game while the 2 grandmas watch Reis. Let's just hope they put him down before they get into the wine:) They've been known to get a little wacky. I think I have Blogger's block or something because I sit down and seem like I have nothing to talk about. Maybe this weekend I will come back with many stories to tell. Until then, I shall continue packing:)

Labor Day

I had my in-laws visit for Labor Day and this was actually Reis' first trip to the beach. Of course, we were there for maybe 30 minutes and the sky fell out and it started pouring...like everyday in Florida. We had a good time, it was a little cramped but not too bad. Here are a couple pics. Memaw should take up a second career as a photographer. She always gets the best pictures.

Monday came and Monday can GO

I woke up this morning not feeling so perky. Not sure if it was the weather change or what but my throat was scratchy, and I just didn't feel quite "right." I decided I would lay on the couch while Reis ate and threw his cheerios on the floor. I closed my eyes for half a second and smack, my son is standing there and whacks me on the face. I am up now. I have baby proofed my cabinets in the house and also in my bathroom. Baby seems to enjoy Oil of Olay lotion and my rejuvenating facial peel. These gadgets are so good, I think I cuss half the time trying to get into my own cabinets. Well, one of the knobs came off of the cabinet and me the genius that I am decided to try and smack it back on with my plastic paddle brush. So, now no knob and no brush. Needless to say, I am not looking too pretty today. Then, he decides to snatch the plug in out of the wall...disclaimer-I don't know what I was thinking still having it in except that I enjoy the smell of fresh linen flowing through my kitchen. This bottle of smelly goodness breaks and glass is all over the floor. Good thing for my handy-vac, it has seen more cheerios, goldfish, and now glass in the last couple of months. I feel like all I have done today is try and fix things to no avail. Finally, I was leaving today with Reis on my hip and knocked half a bottle of red wine on the floor. I have glass and Petite Syrah EVERYWHERE!!! Once again, handy-vac to the rescue. Only now when I am sucking up cheerios, goldfish, and whatever else comes my way, I get a whiff of red wine...not so good. So, I have thrown in the towel and am going to get in bed and read my US Weekly. Nighty night:)

Please explain

Our family has been through hell lately and I literally mean it. Not myself, Alan, and Reis but my mom, dad, and sister. My parent's divorce should be finalized soon and if that wasn't enough, they have to deal with my sister's antics. I have no idea who all reads this and she probably doesn't even know I have a blog, but if she reads this maybe it will do her some GOOD and at this point I don't care! I don't understand how someone can continually make bad decisions, have the parents bail them out constantly, and then say that no one has ever done anything for them? I get so FRUSTRATED! Basically, my dad is the only one that is willing to still deal with her and he has no home right now, the stress of work, and a divorce. It makes me so mad. What do you do to make someone realize they need to get their act together even though they are in a vulnerable state? Do you still chew their ass and wonder if they will be there the next day? Or, worry that the last thing you said will in fact be the last thing and then you have to live with that. How do you deal with that type of situation? Write them off? Keep bailing them out? I have no idea but something has got to give...it's getting ridiculous. I am airing out dirty laundry but right now, I simply don't give a crap.

I also don't know what I did to be so blessed and peaceful while my family is going through such drama. How come my life has been a gift from God over the past couple of years? Not meaning my whole life hasn't but one would think that these first couple of years would be trying and it actually hasn't been so bad. Everything has fallen into place for us. Yes, we have had some bad spots over the years but things have always fallen into place....a good job for Alan, a house to buy, our finances, my parents being generous, able and more than willing to help us out whenever we need something. I am so thankful for both of them even if that means they live separate lives. I cannot remember a time when I said, "mom and dad, I need this" and them not doing their best to make that happen. Even now that I am 26, it is still the same way. I look at that and hope that I can do the same for Reis one day just because we can and think he deserves it.

Looking forward

The next couple of weeks are going to be busy but I am looking forward to it. Sometimes I wonder how I am not crazier than I am being stuck in the house or maybe it is just the everyday, mundane routine I am sick of? Anyway, glad things will be busy soon. My in-laws and Pa are coming for Labor Day weekend. I always enjoy when they come not only just to see them and hang out, but also someone else to HELP. Sometimes momma just needs a break and it definitely does me good.

The weekend following Labor Day husband is going to a bachelor party so I am headed to Gainesville to the Florida-Miami game. I am going to be forced to wear orange and blue(gasp) but then again, I don't want to get beat up or my car keyed. So, I figured I would just join them. I am not a traitor just a mom willing to do about anything to get out of the house. Another note...told husband if he spends one dollar on a skank that weekend...don't come home:)

Then, the end of Sept. we get an all inclusive vacay to the Omni Resort near Orlando for a wedding husband is in. Got the mother in law on stand by to babysit that weekend so I am overjoyed at the thought of husband and I by ourselves for 3 days at the beach. Oh, what a joyous occasion that will be:)

Batteries, water and MRE's

Husband was cute yesterday watching the latest news on Tropical Storm Fay and saying we should be fully prepared. So, he went to Publix and stocked up. I was joking with him because he's been in Germany and Iraq for the last 6 years prior to us getting married and not too many hurricanes blow through over there. I jokingly told him to check to see if Publix sold Army issued MRE's since we are likely to be without power for a couple days. His response, "smart ass!" I sure hope it doesn't get bad, if I'm stuck in this house for too many days I'll be a monster.

We had a good time again this weekend at the Hard Rock. Didn't win any money actually lost it all. But the drinks were still tasty:)