Blake and the kids have logged more pool hours than anyone in the history of our neighborhood. I'm sure of it.
Take a look at this short video of Lainey being launched in the air. This was taken about a month ago, so this trick and all swimming is done sans life jackets now.
(as always, ignore my shrieking......I had not seen this trick before and was shocked!)
More fun.....
Short break for makeup. Got to look good at the pool. Diving. Our handsome big boy. Pool food.
Jack is swimming like mad now, but before preferred simple water play on the side of the pool. And, also drinking water from Crocs. That looks healthy. Meow Meow always joins us.
Facebook is fascinating to me. While I don't understand how people can spend hours of their day looking at profiles and cruising pictures, I've immensely enjoyed catching up with old friends. I am very good at keeping in touch with people. We send out 150+ Christmas cards a year. Obviously, I have problems crossing people off my list. This is in no way an attempt to brag on my abilities to keep up with correspondence. Anyone can mail a letter, send an email or make a phone call.
So, this crazy social network allows each of us a glimpse into the world of close friends, old loves, enemies and the occasional crazy family member. It's genius. The privacy settings provide a bit of security, although, I think we all are aware it can be breached in many ways. Once we hit "send", "comment", "submit".....it's out there. To be read and shared. With your "friends" or anyone else.
I've witnessed the good and bad about Facebook. And, I'm enjoying the ride.
But, if I could be my snarkiest self, I'd recommend the following tips to any user:
1. Please do not feel obligated to squeeze your entire family or spouse or significant other in your profile picture. Adding another person does not make you look more worthy.
2. This goes for babies, too. We're thrilled if you've had one. Now, we just want to see if you're going to take the weight off. (Or gained it back like I have.)
3. Dogs or cats in profile picture? APPROVED.....because that just means you're funny enough to do it.
4. Random pictures including the kind of car you drive conveniently posed in the background is dreadfully transparent. Don't do that.
5. Also don't "tag" a picture of me where I am drunk or looking stupid. I can do both of those things very easily on my own, thankyouverymuch.
6. Writing a note to one of your closest friends about a fabulous event, night out or party = another dreadfully transparent way of announcing that other people are not included. Pick up your damn phone and text if you're unwilling to call said BFF.
7. "Liking" or participating in every Christian group online does not mean you are any less of an asshole in real life.
8. Announcing every single piece of local/national breaking news is annoying. That being said, I wouldn't have known about Michael Jackson for days because I rarely watch TV. But, still.
9. Mentioning the word, "Monday", in any post should automatically revoke your Facebook privileges. IE....."What? Who slipped in a Monday around here today? I was just enjoying Saturday!"
Disclaimer: If you qualify for any of the above critiques from me, please don't be offended. I've participated in nearly half of them. Live and learn, peeps.
Now, leave my blog and go look up your ex and have a field day making fun of his/her new love. We've all done it. It's part of the beauty of this mad online world.
Early 20's for me. No doubt. So much fun and independence, but we were old enough to not make the dumber mistakes we made in our late teens. College. Tons of travel on very little money. Live music every weekend. I was a total free spirit back then.
Disclaimer: This does not mean I don't love my life now......this does not mean I don't love my husband and kids.
***If you could go back and re-live any age from your past, what would it be? Now, you don't get to change things......just experience them again.
We had a successful morning here at the Starnescasa. Carter dressed in his new Vans, his "California" shirt, and we headed off to school.
First, a picture. Lainey wanted one. Meow Meow, too. He's still letting me take pictures on campus. I'm as shocked as you are! He got settled at his desk and there was already plenty to do. With his buddy, Jake. Sweet boy. It's really cool when you genuinely like your children. I mean, we all love them. But, Carter.....I really like the kind of kid he is. With another friend and neighbor, Miles. He goes to an excellent school here in Overland Park.....as always, I never disclose school names, teachers, etc. This has been our favorite so far, though.
A look back.......notice the big change from 1st to 2nd grade.
The house is OFFICIALLY leased. We have to be out September 14 at noon. Which means, Lainey will be spending her 3rd birthday on the road moving out west!
We gave a little.....had to in order to time the move as we wanted it and secure this tenant......but I believe we're coming out ahead. The sooner we get to California, the sooner we can settle Carter in school, find jobs and start Jack and Lainey in Preschool.
Our current project is going well and I'll be posting a link to a site that shows all of the furniture we're selling in case any of you locals Kansans are interested. Mega-deals, peeps. We're selling half of what we own.
Some recent pics:
This kid is getting a haircut soon. Like, tomorrow. He's looking homeless at this point. And, Lainey's been sporting the rain boots to the pool. Makes sense in our 100 degree heat. Swimming pool fools..... Lainey has mad acrobat skills.
Batman is daydreaming here about living in a normal home. I just know it. Lainey looked a whole lot like Glenn Close from Fatal Attraction after removing her braids recently. I told Blake to keep all the bunnies in the neighborhood away from her and he didn't get it. Jack is still Jack. "Don't pitcher me!!!!!!" Sweet Carter has his new shoes lined up for his first day of 4th grade tomorrow. As much as we tried to avoid it.....after speaking to school districts in our prospective cities in California and here in Overland Park, we decided to get him started. He'll only go a few weeks......but it will give him a chance to say goodbye to friends and announce the exciting news regarding our move.
We're leaning towards hiring a driver to move everything.....drive our cars out at the same time.....and spend a few days in a hotel prior to signing a lease. The internet has endless resources and Google Earth can show us an amazing amount of information about the houses/condos/townhomes we're looking at.....but there's nothing like seeing it first hand.
Still lots to work through. Still lots to decide. But, we're beyond excited about this next venture!
Check out the monthly temps in San Diego:
Temperature highs/lows
January 65/48 February 66/50 March 66/52 April 68/55 May 69/58 June 71/61 July 76/65 August 78/67 September 77/65 October 75/60 November 70/54 December 66/49
I know. I can't wait.
More to come after Carter's first day. Hope yall are having a good week!
