Fourth of July. The day we celebrate our freedom from across the pond with colorful explosions, gorging on grilled char, and drinking until we don't recognize who we came with.
I'm off today, it's John's last day of freedom unemployment before starting his new job, and Sprite is oblivious to it all. (I love her age. So egotistical and yet, no one blames her for it!) My sister and 8 year old nephew will be joining us today on through the weekend.
Today, I aspire to gather my family close to my heart, find a friendly playground for my nephew and daughter to share some laughs and moments of bonding, have some heart to hearts with my sister, and enjoy a hamburger prior to seeing some wonderful fireworks and coming home, a little gritty, a little sticky, a little tired, and full of memories to keep me happy until next year.
What's this? "What Not To Wear" is having a marathon on TLC?
All day?
Um, hm.
You know, it's supposed to be in the high nineties today. Humid too. That is going to bring out the pollen.
I'm allergic to pollen.
Yes, I am!
I just heard the weatherman say there's a 50% chance of thunderstorm.
I'm deathly afraid of lightning.
Am too!
I'm sure Bryan and Sprite can find something to do around the house.
Maybe Lee Ann could keep an eye on them. I watched her kid for an entire weekend once while he was still in diapers. She owes me anyway.
I'm sure there's some yardwork for John to do. You know, get rid of that pollen so I don't have a sneezing fit. (He cares.)
I think I'll be better off here in the house. In my room. Yeah...
Happy Independence Day, everyone!
Watch responsibly.
How about ABC Family doing their Tribute to America by showing....Harry Potter movies??? There isn't even an American actor in those movies!!!
Posted by: Josh K | July 04, 2008 at 04:20 PM
It's them Disney people. They're trying to slowly but surely convert us back. This just helps my theory....
Posted by: Sprite's Keeper | July 04, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Totally sounds like an awesome Fourth. I spent mine at my parents running after a toddler while Hubby napped. Does this sound fair? Well, I don't think so either. I was determined to get my vacation ... so on Saturday --- I went to my parents and chased after a toddler while Hubby slept on the couch. Yeah...
Posted by: Lisa (Jonny's Mommy) | July 05, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Lisa, that is hysterical. Just because you're away from home, it's called a vacation. Next time, leave the toddler and hubby behind!
Posted by: Sprite's Keeper | July 05, 2008 at 05:54 PM