MY FAMILY REUNION

For those who just might care, I'm not dead, or ill. I've just been very busy.
Summer has a tendency to do that. I've actually been out of town for a few days as well. Our family, minus my Husband, went to a Family Reunion in Indianapolis. Now that, was an adventure. The adventure included, both my parents, my three sons and I. All of us and our luggage, crammed in my parents Minivan. Last Summer, I swore that I'd never do that again. The ride both there and back, is brutal. In total, I spent about 24 hours in that van.

I honestly figured that, this would be much worse with my two Step-Sons in towe. They actually acted pretty well. We didn't have to get on to them very much. They behaved themselves both on the van, and at the Reunion. They were so well behaved that, we received many complements on their behavior. One of my cousins insisted that, she send on of her Grandsons to our house, to get straightened out. Like my house is a child boot camp or something. I guess you might say that it is. Remember, my Husband, is prior military. Not to mention, a former Drill Sergent.

Now, the house is very quiet. All of the children are gone. My Son, is with his Father, Step-Mother, and half sister for the next two weeks. However, the other two Hulagins will be back on Friday. Not exactly the break that I was hoping for. They were given the choice to stay home, or come back this weekend. They chose to come back. That's both good and bad. Good that they want to be with us. It's bad because, I don't get a complete child free weekend for quite some time. Damn it all!

So, for the next few days, I'll be trying to complete my climb of, Mount Dirty Laundry. Can you even imagine, the pile that was left for me? Although, it's almost done. I've seen such a pile before. Whereas, we've taken the crew on vacation before. It's just been a while. Never-the-less, I was glad to see my extended family. I got to see my favorite Aunt, my other Aunt and Uncle, and eight cousins. All of which, are crazy! I'm certainly glad that, my Brother went this time. He helped occupy my boys. They have entirely too much energy.

So again, we've got yet another Family Reunion under our belt. Our next adventure is, my other Cousines Wedding in September. This time, it will only be my Husband, Brother, and I. It will be a kid free vacation. All of which will take place, on the beach of Willmington North Carolina. My favorite place, the beach. Ya'll take it easy.