I love summer and spring! It's the time of the year when I am most busy having fun. (I also tend to run a little low on cash because I end up going more than I thought I would.) I think I need to get a part-time job in the winter so I can save up for all of my summer adventures.
Mother's Day weekend was the best weekend ever! Trey was on his best behavior - no whining, arguing, etc. and he enjoyed spending mom and son time. I don't remember all of the details of that weekend, but I remember going on a walk and talking to him about the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule. We walked our normal mile, and he said "Mom, I don't want to go back, I like talking to you about this." I was so happy that he was interested in what I had to say and that he could apply these lessons to his own life. The Golden Rule has been a topic at our house ever since. We finished the evening by playing some basketball and watching a movie.
I don't want to forget this, and I'm sure you'll find it just as funny as I did. Trey's birthday was only a week away and Alan had decided he wanted to get him some Vibram Five Fingers. I think the shoes are the ugliest things to ever walk the earth, and over the past 5 years Alan's been wearing them I haven't been shy about my opinion. But Alan has made some good arguments about how they have certain benefits for your feet and how good they are to travel in so I had been considering getting some. I just couldn't get past the ugly part. Trey wants to be just like his dad, so he doesn't get the whole bit about them being ugly. While Trey and I played basketball that night, he made a comment about his shoes and how they make him fast. I (trying to get a feel for what he would think about having Vibram's) said something like "maybe you should get some shoes like dad's to see if they make you fast." Trey was chasing the ball and stopped dead in his tracks and said "your Mother's Day gift is going to be late! I'm not going to tell you what it is. I always tell every year, but this year I'm going to keep it a secret. Dad's going to be so proud of me!" Gee, I wonder what my Mother's Day present is going to be. I had to turn away because I was laughing so hard tears were welling up in my eyes.
Saturday was every bit as fulfilling and Sunday morning he bragged up his pancakes. This was his first time cooking and he really was proud of the delicious pancakes he made for me - with dad's supervision, of course!
Monday was his birthday party. We had it at the park at his request. I was so nervous that there wouldn't be many of his friends show up. I really wanted him to have a great day. He had a blast! We barbequed, he had plenty of friends show up (Kaden, Morgan, Jerrick, Gunnar, Wesley, Jon & George and Ron, Lisa and Brian). I even made it fun for myself and invited my law enforcement family to come along and they all did. I really appreciate the guys that I work with. I was telling Lisa and Michelle about Trey's Mother's Day "secret" and Lisa said "I guess the only surprise left is what color they are!" So true. was sure they would be black since it goes with everything and Alan has such good fashion sense. Alan was the hero of the evening when Trey's new "let's see how high and how far you can throw this" football got caught in the top of a tree. Alan climbed it right to the top and saved the day by knocking it to the ground. He's so wonderful and patient and will do anything for his son.
Wednesday my Mother's Day gift finally arrived. I sat in the chair as Trey proudly brought me the box. I began to open it and saw the Vibram's logo and said something about the shoe box. Before I could even begin to open it to find out the color, Trey exclaimed "They're pink!" Oh great PINK ugly shoes that don't go with anything. But I found the whole present so humorous I didn't mind and yes, I do wear them. I think it's sweet that he would want me to have a pair since he and dad do.
Thursday I got to break in my shoes and see just how comfortable they are for road trips. We headed up to Island Park to see my folks and got to stop on the way to see Cory and Risa. Alan and Trey went frisbee golfing with Cory and had a really great time. Apparently, Trey is a natural at frisbee golf. It was really great to see Cory and his family. We all wish we got to see them more often.
We arrived to an empty house in Island Park but started unpacking anyway. It wasn't long before my dad was home. I was preparing spaghetti and he walked into the kitchen and smiling said, "hey, kid." He came over and gave me a hug (only I would be so shocked by this). He was genuinely happy to see me and chatted for a bit. The next day Marge pulled her trailer in across the lot and we got to visit with her and mom for the afternoon. It's so great to see Marge every summer, she means a lot to me and my family. I hope I have plenty more summers to see her.
The weather was cooler than we had expected it to be. We had planned on kayaking and playing frisbee golf, but because it was so cold and mom bought Trey a new Thunderstone game, we didn't get out much. We did go for a four wheeler ride up to Big Springs. It was a really beautiful ride although I am still not very confident on a four wheeler. I really enjoy riding them, just not on any slanted or rough trails just yet. I need to get me one so I can practice.
We had a great visit with Marge and my parents, but I feel it was too short even though it was a couple of days longer than it normally is. We stopped in to see Milan and Rhonda on the way home and had some Tony's pizza for dinner. We love visiting them and can't wait to live closer.
May really has been a magical month and it isn't over yet. We still get to visit Uncle Mike again next weekend. As Trey says "Dad, there's always trouble when Uncle Mike's around!" I wonder what sort of mischief we'll be getting into next.
*Prayer* Move to Ogden area to be close to friends and family.
**Gratitude** I'm so grateful to have such wonderful friends and family and for the opportunity to spend time with all of them.
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