Summertime Blew(s)

It's the last week, before the first week, of the first day of school and dang if it doesn't feel like just yesterday when I was writing about the last week, before the last week, of the last day of school.

Wienie roast

It's ALL fun and games until someone loses their weenie.

I had such GREAT expectations of trips to the beach, quiet little picnics in the park, impromptu backyard weenie roasts with friends and maybe even a holiday weekend away with Garth (not his real name) you know, just the two of us, like old times.

Then, you know, life happened.

 

Street Sprung a Leak

Noah should be floating by, any minute.

Our plumbing broke, my youngest got sick (pneumonia, in the summertime?!?) then our street broke again (which broke our plumbing, AGAIN!) ummmmm, what else? 

 

Oh, yeah!  Then, our car broke, we had to rent a car so that I could drive my oldest to work and no I cannot make this stuff up.

But, wait, there's more!

Hope Lemure

She's a saucy little leemur.

My youngest passed out while visiting grandpa in the hospital while I was all, like, WHAT THE HELL?!? and feeling totally helpless to, you know, help from a thousand miles away.

UGH!  Then my poor father-in-law was rushed back to the hospital while I was all, like, SERIOUSLY?!? because, you know, I wasn't home THAT time either.

So, while my mother was in the hospital getting her new arm (it's official, she is the bionic grandmother) we had my dad stay with us this month, you know, just in case…DAMMIT!

Day 1 of Heavy Machinery on My Lawn

We've grown used to seeing heavy machinery as lawn ornaments.

You know what?  To save time, just go ahead and read through the rest of July's blog posts and most of my stuff for August (when you have time, of course) and perhaps it will help you better understand why I currently hold the title of President of The FUBAR Club.

On a scale of one to ten, this summer blew (A BIG WET ONE!) to the point where the kids and I are actually looking forward for school to start and I never thought THAT would EVER happen.

In fact, my husband Garth (not his real name) and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary on Saturday by taking all four of our kids back-to-school shopping…at the mall…at the same time and everything…and NO!…I have no idea what is wrong with us, either.

22nd Anniversary notes

"Because, we're too young to buy wine!" they said.

Then, they gave us our anniversary present — beautifully hand written notes (love that!) with sentiments that both Garth (NHRN) and I really needed to hear (like, RIGHT NOW!) — however, this particular one really stands out:

Hope's note
It was written by our youngest.  She is being very polite.  Enough said.

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Comments

72 responses to “Summertime Blew(s)”

  1. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  2. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  3. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  4. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  5. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  6. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  7. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  8. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  9. Melisa Avatar

    What a beautiful gift!
    Here’s hoping your autumn kicks the rest of the year’s butt. xoxo

  10. Marilou Thompson Avatar
    Marilou Thompson

    Love reading this blog!!!

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    Marilou Thompson

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  19. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  20. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  21. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  22. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  23. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  24. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  25. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  26. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  27. Patty Avatar

    That’s an awesome gift and that note rocks! She’s just as funny as her mom! love it!
    Hoping you all have an amazing Fall!

  28. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  29. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  30. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  31. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  32. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  33. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  34. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  35. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  36. Tara R. Avatar

    Hopefully your summer blues have blown away. The note was hilarious.

  37. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  38. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  39. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  40. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  41. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  42. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  43. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  44. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  45. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Aaaaand, that Hurricane Isaac blows itself out…quickly…stupid summer!

  46. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  47. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  48. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  49. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  50. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  51. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  52. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  53. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  54. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I love your kids. Happy belated Anniversary, you crazy kids. (And I love that you’re raising crazy kids, too!)
    Best. Note. Ever.

  55. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  56. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  57. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  58. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  59. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  60. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  61. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  62. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  63. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    PS- Now Gabby *really* wants to meet Hope! (Same sense of humor and similarly crazy moms.)

  64. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?

  65. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?

  66. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?

  67. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?

  68. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?

  69. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?

  70. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?

  71. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?

  72. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Mommy/daughter weekend, perhaps?