We're on day four of a ferocious heat wave and we've been hunkering down at the Morelli's, weathering the storm so-to-speak. Their house is air conditioned and they completed their backyard oasis last year, a quaint spot that Kristen has affectionately dubbed "Lake Paulo." I would be lying to say that I wasn't the tiniest bit jealous, but lucky for us, they're happy to share. We had a great time swimming in the pool and making good use of the barbecue grill. We were there for a day and a half, and the kiddos were bummed when it was time to go. I think they're going to be really excited when, someday, our pool is done.
Mom left for Africa today. The kids will miss her very much--especially Madelyn who seems to be convinced that Nana is her second mother. The last time she was gone for a few days, Maddie would go hang onto the bars of the gate that keeps her from escaping into the basement and scream "Nana!" Jameson would put his hand on her shoulder and with the utmost in big-brotherly persuasion explain, "Baby, Nana not home. Her at 8-Mile." She was in Spain, but according to Jameson, if Nana is not at home, she is at 8 Mile. The last few years of her globe trotting have been a pretty amazing thing. I just realized as I typed "Mom left for Africa today" that I say it with the same vigor and zeal as one might say "Mom went to the store," but it really is a pretty cool that she's doing exactly what she said she wanted to do. She's racked up quite a few passport stamps and is the queen of foreign travel.
We're back home and winding down for bed--and winding up for Tom Petty tomorrow--woo hoo! My sister has this theory about making your life a happy one by living every night like it's a Friday and I feel like that's how this week is going so far. I'm cool, calm, happy, and ready to see what's coming up next!
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