The good thing about being at the lake is the internet is shoddy along with cell phone service. The bad thing is internet and cell phone use is shoddy. It switches the focus away from technology for a few days but also causes a breakdown in what has become the way of communicating. I missed an email or was slow to respond to a text and I was unaware of the effects because I didn't know that it had happened. It has been years since I have given out the number on the land line even though it is there and the most reliable way to reach the cabin. Guess I should email it to the caterer, florist and rental company and plug in the answering machine. Final details need to be confirmed and all I want to do is go swimming. I miss Patrick. The summer is flying by.
Bridezilla tried to make an appearance today but luckily my mother has a secret stash of York peppermint patties on hand and I know where she keeps them. The bridezilla moment (almost) came when I was trying on my dress and my son has put on my fancy new shoes and is clomping around, my other has my sash wrapped around his neck and my mother is trying to pock me with pins and their are four other people with strong opinions debating if I should have flower in my hair while we are all standing on the 6x6 landing at the top of the stairs. My father was smart and left the building to swim.
Tennis is a great sport but learning it takes time and repetition. I through tennis balls for 2 hours today. My grandpa Put and Uncle George were my tennis partners and they taught me well. In two weeks family will be arriving to celebrate with me and Patrick as we start our new life together. This is exciting and a bit scary. We do play tennis well together.
My son's friend came over yesterday for a short visit. Upon his arrival I said, "great you guys can play for a while before we have to leave." When I went to check on them I found them all playing their DSL's. According to them that is what "play" means. It is a beautiful summer day. We are surrounded by woods, there are toys and bikes and lego's and...you get the picture. What is play? I see it as hiking, kayaking, board games, doing puzzles, something active and interactive. I need to play more often. Life has become to serious. Laser Craze here we come.
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