Missing You

SHE SAID:

Today I'm going to write about how much I miss Tony.

And this is funny for a couple of reasons. The first reason it's funny is because Tony gets on my nerves when he's home. And I mean this in the nicest way possible... really I do. Anyone that knows Tony knows how high strung he can be. He cannot sit still, he is always doing something, whether he's pacing through the house or he's mowing the yard or watering his plants... I mean there's something that always has to be done and he is right there, working on it.

I'm the exact opposite. I feel like I'm always on the move with the kids and school and everything that when I'm home I like to relax. I like to watch a movie or a TV show or I like to read a book.

It's funny when Tony's boys are over and the three of them are about to go somewhere or are planning something. I have one of the boys walking in circles and the other pacing behind Tony. I'm dead serious. This happens.

The other reason it's funny that I miss him, in a verbally ironic twist of fate sort of way, is because he has only been gone for a couple of hours, so my missing him is way premature. And it's going to last an eternity at this rate...

HE SAID:

Yes I find this kind of funny also. An hour into my trip I text her "miss me yet?" And her response was a definite "NO". Yet inside I think she was missing me. Actually I know she was.

Now, our trip up was quite uneventful (aside from the AC breaking). But the boys and I travel like we're hanging around the house. We drive with only one goal, to reach our destination. In fact, we only made 3 stops on the 700 mile trip. One because a station had gas 20 cents cheaper than anywhere else. Once at a rest stop and once for a gas fill up.

I apologize to anyone who has to put up with me around home. I really don't like to sit still, unless it's the end of the day and I'm ready to fall out. Plus there always seems to be so many things that need to be done. Just ask Maria!

Finally, it's a good thing I have free cell to cell calls. Otherwise all these calls from Maria would cost me a fortune. And Maria, could you please water my plants? The four hanging baskets dry out quick in this heat, and don't forget the ones on my planting bench. Thank you and I love you and I'll see you soon.

The Fourth

SHE SAID:

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love the fireworks.. well, I love watching fireworks, I do not like shooting off anything other than fountains and snaps. I blame that on my 2 older brothers and their bottle rocket fights growing up. But, nonetheless, the 4th is a great holiday.

Since I'm going to be a nurse (as soon as I pass boards) I really should get used to the idea of not having any holidays off at least for the next couple of years. I'm going to be the newbie and therefore have to work holidays until they hire a few newbies under me. I'm totally ok with it, I mean, everyone has to pay their dues... but knowing this fact, I wanted to enjoy this "last" 4th with the family and soak it all in as much as possible.

We went downtown and watched the fireworks at the pier. The fireworks were nice, Nic really loved them. For about 3 minutes and 35 seconds. And then for some reason he lost interest.... so needless to say, it was a job watching fireworks this year.

Ah, life with a 2 year old....

He Said:

Yes the 4th of July is great, isn't it? We celebrate our independence by blowing things up.

That was until this year. With three wild fires covering well over 1,000 acres right around town the week before the 4th you can understand the burn ban. Nevertheless it was somewhat depressing how quiet it was. I believe I only heard fireworks go off twice the entire weekend. And after one of those the police flew by the house looking for it.

And of course there's Nick. He loved seeing the fireworks downtown, eating pizza and hanging out. But there was so many people he had to check things out. And hey, who wants to just sit around for more than a few minutes when there's all this excitement surrounding you?

I understand that Maria will miss a few holidays coming up soon. And since we didn't get to do fireworks this year, we'll make up for it next year.
Plus, if she's working...