Vera's Personal Blog

For the second day in a row, we attempted the pool. And for the second day in a row, the second we got there it started to rain.

UNREAL

But this time, Bill said to wait it out instead of just going home. So we did, and thankfully it cleared up much faster than we expected. 

While at the pool, some child smacked my daughter in the face and I almost ripped his head off his body. The RAGE that went through me was unreal. 

But I took a deep breath and went up to the mother who put her son in a time out and made him apologize. I am very happy she was so nice because I was really, really angry and... I'll just leave it at that. 

Met a few people from town while there which was nice to catch up.

I swear, my town is so community based. Astoria was amazing to grow up in - I was surrounded by friends. We hung out on our stoop every day. Never alone. Always at least a half dozen kids on my street ready for fun.

But this town is amazing. You go anywhere and you meet people you know and you chat. It has a very small town feel for being so large. 

Grocery shopping, the pool, the post office, the park. You ALWAYS run into someone. So friendly! So happy we moved here. I think my kids are going to have a great childhood.  Really excited about making the memories.

Boy! Someone is having fun with all of her birthday presents! In her glory!

The house is a complete disaster. We don't even have enough ROOM to fit all their new goodies. But my goodness they are having the time of their lives. 

I just need to purchase a few baskets - lol! 

I don't know WHY I thought to start potty training so early. The boy isn't even 2 yet!!

This was the result. 

We are letting it go for a few more months.
LOL!!

We are members of our town pool, but sometimes you just want to have a relaxing weekend at home.

Out comes the inflatable pool. LOVE that thing! The kids go nuts and Bill and I lounge quietly all safely tucked behind the gates of our house. When we are done, we are inside within minutes. No packing up. No saying goodbye to anyone. It couldn't get easier....

Today is my father in law's bday - so we are soon heading out. Can't wait to see what my mother in law made. A summer day with no cooking is a great day isn't it?! 

Grandpa: Natalie, are you coming to my birthday party?

Natalie: I can't. I have a playdate at the park.

Grandpa: But I didn't even tell you when the party was.

Natalie: When is it?

Grandpa: Sunday

Natalie: That's the day I am busy.

(There was no scheduled playdate and the girl is 4)

O-M-G