connections
We've been home a week, but the vestiges of vacation-hood still hold on. My arms are still tan(for me), I have as many freckles as I'd usually gain by mid-June. Our beach gear is washed, but not 100% put away, because the pool opens this weekend(triple hurray!!!) I'd still rather hang with people outside talking than watch tv at night...
We called some neighbors last night with an offer of "it is nice out and I bought heirloom strawberries and we're on our back deck" and the 'cross the street neighbor and her houseguest came over. Yay! We talked and watched the sky darken, and the bats fly and I was reminded of the nights in Maho, at the pavilion, talking with new friends, and of how I didn't miss tv or even tivo.
My Dad called me yesterday "just to see how I am doing" which never happens. He also told me how things in his new house are going. I am so happy he is finally a homeowner! 2 hours later I was grading papers(perennially) and the phone rang, and it was my Mom, calling to see how I am. They've been divorced for over 30 years, and it is crazy how often they call within a day(or, this time, hours) of each other! I guess pregnant me is bringing out the parental in them both.
We called some neighbors last night with an offer of "it is nice out and I bought heirloom strawberries and we're on our back deck" and the 'cross the street neighbor and her houseguest came over. Yay! We talked and watched the sky darken, and the bats fly and I was reminded of the nights in Maho, at the pavilion, talking with new friends, and of how I didn't miss tv or even tivo.
My Dad called me yesterday "just to see how I am doing" which never happens. He also told me how things in his new house are going. I am so happy he is finally a homeowner! 2 hours later I was grading papers(perennially) and the phone rang, and it was my Mom, calling to see how I am. They've been divorced for over 30 years, and it is crazy how often they call within a day(or, this time, hours) of each other! I guess pregnant me is bringing out the parental in them both.