Since early this morning we have had a nice, steady rain falling. It has been the kind of dark, gloomy day when snuggling in bed with a good book or a good movie is di rigeur. This is good for our drought-stricken area.
We did make one trip out to the library. I got the new novel from Cheryl Mendelson entitled Anything For June. It sounds really good, and I can't wait to start it. I just recently finished a biography of Charles Schultz by David Michaelis called Schultz and Peanuts, and I am currently reading Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen.
I had a few hours to myself yesterday evening. Thomas had to work yesterday, and because they were fighting a deadline he didn't get home until almost 10:00 p.m. VERY unusual for him on a Sunday, but once in a while that happens. Andrew always joins a group of friends on Sunday evenings at a local sports center where they play volleyball or dodgeball or just hang out. There are kids there that we know from teenage to young 20s, and a lot of the parents are there too. Occasionally I go and take Eler Beth for a while. Well, yesterday Andrew invited Eler Beth to come along, and she was on cloud nine. Andrew's band usually does some practicing while they're there, and their bass player is only 14 and a favorite of Eler Beth's. But more importantly than that -- one of Andrew's friends has a little brother who is Eler Beth's age, and she's had her eye on him for quite some time. The poor boy doesn't know what's in store for him in the coming years! He's cute as he can be but so far is immune to the girls chasing him. He and Eler Beth kid around and tease each other.
So anyway, she got to hang out with the big guys (and their little brothers!). She even got to go out to eat with them. The lead singer/guitarist, Andrew's friend J, even asked for her opinion on a new song he performed. They teased her about having rabies from her dog bite, and she got to tease them back as only a little sister can do.
And I got to stay home and catch up on reading and commenting in journals. I didn't even have to cook. The kids ate out, and I fixed soup and a sandwich for me and for Thomas when he got home. Today, though, I believe chili is in order. I hope everyone is having a good Monday.
Graphics by Donna at This and That and Hockey
9 comments:
ummmm....chili....sounds yummy! Sounds like Eler Beth had a blast...so glad!
Hope you enjoy the rest of your rainy day... I LOVE rainy days.
God Bless-
Amanda
It is a good day here in south texas with rain and much needed cooler weather. Actually wore a light jacket this morning. Paula
We have rain too. Soup would be perfect for this weather.
Sounds like a good day to me. Now send me some of that rain!
Pam
What a great day this has been! Loving the rain! I have Water for Elephants on my list of books to read right now. I requested a copy from the library. Can't remember what number I am in the line.
Sounds like a fun evening for Eler Beth. I love seeing siblings hanging out together!
Traci
I have read "Anything For June" and thoroughly enjoyed as I did "Water for Elephants" which you will find as an amazing read! Happy to hear your days are happy and your plan to do the same with those that lye ahead. Take care and enjoy you and yours. Thank you for your kindness,
Katie
We had wind, rain, and a cool spell come rushing in! Refreshing! - Barbara
Your little girl is growing up...LOL.....June:)
I love these rain graphics in this entry.... yep, we're finally getting some much deserved rain. I kinda like it. Hugs,
Lisa
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