Weekend warrior

It was a busy weekend on the home front. Jen didn't have to work, so we were able to spend some time together as family. Jen's mom and dad came for the weekend to visit the kids (and us I guess), but Saturday before they got here I had to mow the lawn. We've had a good couple weeks of rain and even though we are still in a drought, the yard was starting to look ridiculous. I honestly don't mind mowing the lawn. It was always something my father and I did together and I even though I complained (like I do now) it was a bonding experience. I guess he instilled in me a love of taking care of your own property. I am sure Jen would disagree because she usually has to threaten me to do it, but I really do feel good taking care of the yard, at least when it's done. Maybe I can instill the same begrudging love for the lawn in Raymond. Don't get me wrong though, if I could afford to pay someone to do my lawn for me, I would. Anyway, it was only 84 degrees when I mowed the lawn at 7:30 AM with a heat index of 91, so it was nice and cool compared to what it would be later in the day. After that was done it was time to take Beka to her gym class and Raymond to a birthday party.

The pool party was for a friend's son who was turning 1, so he had no idea what was really going on. It was a good time especially once I got into the water with Raymond. It was so hot outside and the sun was scorching so it was nice in the pool. Raymond really enjoys the water and being able to splash. It's funny though that he doesn't really like the bath tub all that much. I don't know what's different for him other than in the pool no one is trying to scrub him down. Raymond had sunscreen on, but I didn't. I know, I know. I should have had it on, even though I was only out in the sun for an hour, especially finishing an antibiotic which makes you sun sensitive (poor judgment for a pharmacist, of course). So I got a little burn. It wasn't really that bad and it doesn't hurt now, but it was somewhat uncomfortable that night. Raymond even got some ice cream, which he REALLY liked (I guess this proves he is my son...).

When Raymond and I got home after the party Jen's mom and dad had met her at Beka's gym class and then come back to the house with her. I guess they had shown up at our house before I left for the party, but didn't stay. Jen, Beka, and Grandma went to the mall to see if they could find Beka some shoes for the wedding we're going to in the next few weeks. They ended up being out for quite a while, during which Jen's dad and I sat in house and did nothing, except read, watch TV, and look after Raymond. We had Mellow Mushroom for dinner so it was a good afternoon and evening.

Beka has been doing well at school and we are thinking about sending her 5 days a week, instead of only when Jen is working. She really enjoys it and she would probably get a lot more out of it, but the cost may be prohibitive. We'll see. I think Beka is going through a growth spurt since she is eating everything in sight so hopefully she still fits into her flower girl dress for the wedding.

I guess that's all the updating I have for now. Have a good week.