Dear Em,
For weeks now, I keep opening up this page and getting interrupted, but I'm determined to write you something today, even if it's only this one sentence. It has been a strange week over here. Weird things are going on with David, we have had a bazillion activities to go to (in my mind, anyhow), John is bummed about a new performance ranking system at work, and I am semi-obsessed with researching Catholicism (as the rest of the family watches in mild horror). We had a swim meet last night in Coon Rapids, and I'm so amazed that I didn't hate being there. It was fun. It was even fun with Mike and Stacey. I like them as long as we don't talk about anything meaningful. Mike was really upset about this boy who has been teasing Simon, and he wouldn't let it go...the boy's mom is that blonde, curly-haired lady who is always at the Rec and I think is in charge of something there. Is her name Cindy? She's really muscular and kind of scares me. I was annoyed; I'm more of the he-needs-to-deal-with-it-himself school of thought. Abby and Esme and Grace had a blast, Simon was in his element, screwing around with the other kids his age and doing his sincere but hilarious version of the freestyle stroke. Phil is officially scooting now, and he likes to get up on his hands and tippy-toes and just look around. He likes looking at my face and then trying to yank off any of the parts he can get a hold of. Our new washing machine is coming today, and I marvel once again at how blessed we are. I look around my house and family and wonder what my life would be like if I only had what I deserved...it would not be anything like this. I am half-seriously investigating a "Visiting Angels" franchise...they advertise on Catholic radio all the time (part of my recent obsession is obsessively listening to Catholic radio) and they provide non-medical home care to the elderly, like cleaning and bathing and running errands and stuff. Doesn't that sound cool?
I found a blog by this woman who's really active on the Robinson Curriculum Facebook page - the curriculum we're starting next "fall" (a.k.a. end of July): http://travelingthenarrowroad.wordpress.com/. I like her.
I think I've figured out a menu for Saturday: burgers (real meat for some, vegan for others), no-meat calico beans, vegan potato salad, hearts of palm salad, vegan strawberry shortcake. I'm excited to make the shortcake, because the recipe includes vegan biscuits and I LOVE a good biscuit.
We can't wait to see you guys this weekend...right now, I'm thinking you don't need to bring any food or anything over. You bought the gift; I will buy the meal and some beverages. Tell me what kind of beer to get. Have I told you that I've been drinking pop? A Diet Coke or a this Zevia stuff every other day or so. I can't help but think that a glass of wine is probably better for you.
Anyway, Phil is whining at me and I'd better get going. Have a great week!
Love,
Al
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