Lovely Things

1) I'm starting to really dislike coke. No, not *snort* coke, but *gulp* coke. It honestly makes me feel a little sick to drink it, which when you think about it, says a lot about my addiction to it that I still do, despite the grumps that it gives my stomach.

2) It's the little things you do for people you don't know. I was working a couple of nights ago, and found myself talking to an older couple celebrating their 40-something anniversary. They asked me all sorts of questions about my life (of which I excluded June, because if I mention her the conversation always seems to come to an awkward halt...) and at the end of it, the man told me two things. One was that he thinks that I have a pretty soul, and the other was that he felt compelled to tell me that all of the things God has promised me will still be fulfilled, and that I shouldn't worry. Everyone knows my current religious beliefs are most easily summarized as "looking", but it still felt so good to hear.

3) June is ten weeks old. Ten weeks ago I got the most rewarding gift anyone could ever ask for. That blows my mind. I have never wanted a child, and I have never wanted to be settled down, but this is the best thing that has or will ever happen to me. You should be so lucky, is all I'm saying.

4) Rings don't make families. Ring's don't make families anymore than flapping your wings makes you a bird. I have the most beautiful, complete, functional family anyone could ever ask for. Most people in our situation don't get this lucky, and I realize it, but we are more of a family than most people dream of having. 

5) Grey's Anatomy is a fantastic show. Believe it.

This Summer Sun

Going back to school makes me want to just sit back and listen to the Avett Brothers for hours on end. If you haven't ever listened to them, I highly recommend you do. It's folksy and wonderful.


In other news...June's two month shots were yesterday, which was just about as bad as it sounds. Having her there and screaming almost makes me want to go get in the picket line and yell with the ladies against all vaccinations, just to avoid her being so upset. On that note, I do think that Jenny McCartney and Jim Carey are crazy, and to their efforts I say this: My old manager refused to get his son vaccinated, and 3 years later, he still wasn't speaking and was Autistic anyways. But to each their own, I guess... At least with all of the screaming I can rest assured she won't get Rotavirus and start poohing everywhere. 

To counteract her horrible shots, June did her first pool time, which she absolutely loved. Cliff and my little water baby splashed around for a few hours, while I took more pictures than I know what to do with. 

Tomorrow: More pool time, and back to work for Grace! Thank goodness.

Happy Birthday, boys!

June is about a good of a sleeper as I am, which means that she just doesn't really care for sleep at night, except when she does. Right now, for instance, she doesn't at all so we're up and at em' at 2 AM on our tummy time mat. 

The other night, however, she was out like a light. She fell asleep for a 'nap' around 8:30, and didn't wake up until 9 the next morning. You would think I would be thrilled, but my sleep schedule is so off now that I spent the entire night desperate to not sleep, because I was absolutely convinced that she was just about to wake up. In the words of Winnie the Pooh, "Oh bother..."

Daddy and June time

Kangaroo daddy at the mall

It's been a very busy few weeks here, as June keeps growing like a Wilson and I get ready for school and work to start back. The mini vacation into stay-at-home momdom was nice while it lasted! For those who haven't heard, Cliff and I have been talking it over and have decided that the best plan for us right now is for me to put my bachelors degree on a temporary hold while I pursue a nursing degree so that after I graduate I can actually get a job. Not that I don't love the idea of having a degree and still waiting tables, but I'd prefer that my investment in school actually pay off eventually. So, night program, here I come! Bachelors degree, I'll see   you in a couple of years when I can afford your impracticality.

June, her papa, and great grandmother

In other news... tomorrow will be my little boys 2 year old birthday, and yes, there will be cake. These sweet boys almost top my list. :)