Things I Did do this Summer:
1. Attended an Atlanta Braves game in 107 degree heat.
2. Took the boys to see the amazing Treehouse display at Cheekwood.
3. Listened as Ryan learned to whistle.
4. Watched in amazement as Will knocked out half a front tooth on a gym floor without crying, or even really flinching. He is now impressed with his "pretty new tooth."
5. Spent some time at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital when Ryan had his surgery on his arm. Instead of crying or being scared, he charmed the nurses and doctors with his nonchalant attitude and "Ryan charm." He says his favorite part was riding on his "bed with wheels."
6. Watched with joy as Will finally mastered swimming.
7. Took the boys to the Frist to see the quilt exhibit. Tried to impart to them what amazing works of art they were seeing. Wished my Grandmama were there with me to see them.
8. Took the boys to the zoo to see the clouded leopard cubs and the dinosaur trek exhibit (even thoough I openly despise going to the zoo.)
9. Watched lots of Olympics with my boys. Thrilled that they got to see a man with no legs race in the Olympic games and hope they will remember that the only real disability is in the mind.
10. Celebrated Will turning 9, JW turning 38, and JW's 20th high school reunion.
Things I Did not do this Summer:
1. I did not run. It's too hot.
2. I did not make my boys do flash cards.
3. I did not diet, but instead I ate lots of birthday cake and chocolate dipped cones from McDonald's. (Thus proving my 36 year old metabolism just ain't what it used to be.)
4. I did not get 2 new puppies, but instead took care of my fat, happy, blind 11 year old schnauzer.
5. I did not wish the summer away. I did not count down the days until school starts. I do not want my boys to start back to school simply because I miss their sweet faces and laughter while they are gone all day. They are my heart and soul and the best part of me.
