Country Music

I discovered that Emily likes to listen to country music.  I think it's funny because I live in Texas and rarely tune in to the country side of things, but now, every time I get into my car, country music is playing.  I am impressed with my level of knowledge about all things country.  I was able to explain some of the lyrics to her -- like the reference to "gigging frogs".  I'm tempted to introduce her to King of the Hill just so she gets a thorough education.  At least then she'll be able to listen to the lyrics and know what they're all singing about.

We are so blessed to have such a great family.  There are people that just can't imagine any of their siblings coming out for a summer to help, but I can and I do!  Kudos to Mom and Dad who raised a bunch of kids that like each other and want to help each other out.  Having Emily here for the summer has really lowered my stress level.  I feel such great support, and I know that even when I pull a really long work day, the kids will be sane and even bathed!

Of course, all this non stress makes me want to go and play, so last night we headed to Target and bought every imaginable bad snakc food, carried our plunder away in high fashion and then settled to down to a cozy movie night.  It sort of replaced my running schedule, but since I've got shin splints I guess I have an excuse!  Please, don't remind me that I should have done some cross training!

The weather has gone a little nuts on us.  We've had thunder and rain for the past couple of days.  No big storms, but I think it would be cool if Emily got to experience at least on wild Texan rain storm.  Don't worry, I'm not praying for it.  For some reason, God seems to like to answer my prayers about the weather, so I have to be careful what I ask for!