Homesick
Ok, I admit it. As much as I love Texas, our vacation made me a little homesick. Coming back to heat indexes in the 100's every day, plus our terrible allergies, plus neverending drought with associated brownness and lack of trees...it's getting to me just a bit. Part of it is seeing people and events on Facebook that I'm missing. Also my new closest TX friend just left for her own vacation back to Pennsylvania.
My favorite part of the vacation was the beach, for sure. My mom's beach house is such a nice, relaxing retreat. Her husband just got laid off from his job, something they actually had been hoping for, so they will probably spend lots of time there...once rental season is over. He had a horrible commute every day and is retirement age, so being let go with a nice package is a good thing for him. If we lived closer we would get to visit the beach house pretty often...it's perfect even in winter because of indoor pools and tennis court priveleges. I'm really glad that my wondeful friend Susie will have the chance to enjoy the place next month.
It was nice seeing our parents, especially for them to spend time with my kids, but I really enjoyed seeing my sister. If we lived closer I would take her shopping all the time and give her a makeover. She works too much and her kids are seriously exhausting, although adorable. I can't wait till they all come visit us this Christmas. We are planning a 90th birthday party for my grandparents while they are here...should be interesting.
My grandmother's knee replacement was good, she seems to be getting around a lot better now, but it looks to me like her anemia is back. They have an appt today to check that, but I predict another hospital stay with more blood transfusions. They really want to fly to their summer home in Boston soon, and I hope they can.
For now I am diving into some more home decorating. I will update with picture when I am far enough along.










