Weekend update....

It's been raining all day here....and not just sprinkles. Hayley had a skating party this afternoon and I couldn't see the road with the rain coming at me horizontally. It has lightened up now, however the rain and heat have produced some pretty thick humidity. I fear I shall not see beautifully straightened hair for the next 5 months....yes, the "good hair days" are officially gone. Sigh....

We got of very cheaply with the van....$595....whew. Well, I suppose I should say that Betsy got off cheap. She was happy to hear this, as now she will only be paying us off until she is 28 instead of 30. The car has been in the shop since Wednesday, and I've been driving my grandmother's 97 Civic lx. Let me tell you, that little thing has some, well, balls! LOL....I've been speeding around town, trying to find somewhere to go every day just so I can drive it. LOL....I'm thinking maybe it's time to trade in the van for something a little faster, and a little sportier. Hmmmm, midlife crisis? Perhaps. Only 8 days until the dreaded "37"....yikes. Of course, I'll be in NC for the occasion, which will make it a tad more bearable.

We are leaving this weekend for a few days in NC. It will be nice to get away for a while. My sister will be staying at our house, taking care of London.  I hate to take her to be boarded (the dog, not Jody), after all the crap we went through with Percy. He came home every time with fleas and ear infections. Lon-Lon will get to stay in the comfort of her own home with my sis, who is a huge animal lover. It'll be fun for both of them.

Hayley is looking forward to our trip....I think Betsy is too. It's the last family vacation that she is "legally" required to go on....being that she has 16 days until she is an official "adult". I can't believe I will have an 18 year old. Where has the time gone? My mom's friend has a daughter that I went to school with. She is a big wig over at CNN and just had her first baby. She told her mom, "I can't believe I just gave birth and Sherry has an 18 year old!" LOL....

Speaking of Mom, she just got home this weekend from spending almost a month in Indiana. It was strange having her gone for so long, and good having her back. We took her out to dinner last night, and today I made her favorite home cooked meal of meatloaf and homemade mashed potatoes. She actually flew to Atlanta on Tuesday with her friend, to meet up with their other friend who lives there. They spent a day together, then drove here and spent two days sight seeing and enjoying one another. These three have been friends ever since I can remember. Their kids and I grew up together, went to school together, etc. Seeing the three of them talking and laughing was such a hoot. They came to my house to see the girls and visit....and sat around the table talking and joking for hours. It was so good to see my mom having fun. It's been a long time since I've seen her enjoy herself....she's finally finding some peace with her life, and learning to live without my dad. It was heart warming to watch these three old friends enjoying time together. It kind of brought back a little of my youth as well....

I've got such a busy week coming up. I have to get ready for our trip, get a load of sewing out, the girls both have dental appointments, I have to do laundry....and I'm sure there will be at least 122 other things that will be dropped into my lap before the week is through.

Alrighty, enough complaining....I'm off to enjoy my last evening of freedom before my busy week begins!