Pirates and a ramble post

Arrrrr

Saturday we went to a birthday party with a pirate theme. This b-day party was HUGE. There were over 50 kids, and each kid was given a handmade pirate costume. They were DARLING and made me feel like a lazy bum with my “family” b-day parties. Mia hasn’t taken hers off since Saturday. I finally had to sneak it to the washer, and then put it away until she asks for it. A bit of motherly mutiny. ARrrrr.

Mothers day was exactly how I imagined it. Family, beach, surfing, and some nice cold Modelo’s. I would share some images, but the truth is, I put my camera away so I could enjoy the moment. Okay, crap, I just never pulled it out the entire day. Bad dog. And just how many beach photos do you people want to see over and over again? ;*)

We are trying to figure out trip plans around all the swim team and other scheduled activities this summer. I am itching to get some firm dates, as all our favorite spots are opening up and ready for summer. One idea was another month in the trailer somewhere south. I have made the promise that if we do this, I won’t beg to move there. We are also thinking about a boat trip very soon, but the wind better lay down a bit before we schedule that. It has really been blowing, like howling, which is great for racing, but terrible for leisure sailing with young kids. Nothing like sleepless nights as you imagine drifting into the reef due to dragging anchor in the 30mph winds. It makes rowing to shore a chore. It wan’t like this last year, so not sure how typical this is or not.

In the meantime, we are wrapping up all things school. I am sooooo glad to be near the end. Waking before 6am is running me down, and I will be glad for a break from constant car rides to and from and all over. So will the kids. I can tell they are done and ready for a break because Quinn was almost in tears this morning when Bill told him it was time to leave for school.

Summer also grants me more exercise time, as I have a big kid home to watch the littles. I need some me time pretty bad. I am hoping to shove my board in my van and take some early morning surf sessions BY MYSELF. What a concept. Have not done that since 1993.

In other news, it is snake season again, and Cory, AKA Steve Irwin Jr., has been at it again. Everything that slithers ends up in his fearless hands. The latest was a water snake that looked very much like a copperhead at first. I had a coronary when it bit him. I am ready to kill the boy. I guess I can’t really call him a boy anymore. The “boy” has morphed into this stunning man creature?

Where is Cory the child?

I have to do a double take everytime I look at him. How did THAT come out of Bill and I. Impossible.

One last note…when talking about Mothers Day last week, I mentioned that I love handmade cards from the kids. So, this is what I found next to my espresso machine on Sunday morning.

My billy

I love my Billy.

And now I am off to work out. I joined a local health club, and am trying hard to hammer home the last few pounds of weight loss before June. Must be hawt for my man. ;*)