Today I feel sad ...
It's Saturday, it's been gray and raining all day long, it's only 61 degrees. That alone should be enough to make someone sad. But adding to my melancholy is the fact that my little ladybug, the one who just had her birthday, is away. Like 3+ hours away. She's on a 2-night Girl Scout retreat on Cape Cod. My baby has only a handful of sleepovers under her belt - and all of those were a stone's throw from home. On the one hand, I'm so proud of my little bug for taking this big step and feeling confident enough to go, but underneath my supportive smile, my heart was sinking as I waved goodbye yesterday. One day later, I'm missing her so much and my mind is racing in every worst-case-scenario direction. Between the rain and the worry, I didn't sleep a wink last night.
Then just to add insult to injury, one of my tires was flat this morning. As in, sitting on the rim flat. Manbug kindly refilled it before hitting the water for the day (he sails rain or shine. every Saturday. have I mentioned that sailing is his religion?), but it was flat again within 10 minutes. Long story short (because yes, there is a long story - one that involves 3 gas stations, AAA roadside assistance, the pouring rain, and me soaked to the bone), the tire has a gash on the outward facing surface that's so big, the tire is unfixable. It needs to be replaced. But because the tires are 3 years old, I can't replace just one. It needs to be a pair of new tires (alignment issues - who knew?!). Is it any wonder I feel sad today?!
Deeeeeeep sigh ... she'll be home tomorrow. And all will be right again.
7 comments:
Oh Sloane,
I understand. Youngest (8yrs) has enrolled in a week long horse camp. A sleep over horse camp. She is determined to go. I'm trying not to think about it. She's only had one sleep over prior to this. The only thing that is making me feel a little better is she is going with her cousin. But its weeks away and I already think about it daily.
Dana
Oh Sloan! What a day. My Saturday wasn't much better either...feeling for you!
And we're headed to the Cape today for a cookout (in the rain??)...I'll check in on the little bug for you!! :)
Hope today is a better day.
Oh Sloan - I feel for you! It isn't easy when they grow up! I am sure your daughter is having a blast. Now that Ashley is in NY I have my cell phone glued to me!
As far as the weather - its crazy. One day last week it was 103 - yesterday, rainy and we were wearing sweatshirts! Let us know how your daughters trip goes.
Oh Sloan, what a terrible way to start your weekend. . .
Its so hard to let them go. It's very bittersweet. . .you want them to have fun without you, but its hard to hear about how little they missed you.
Hope all went well with your little ladybug!
Boo! What a crummy day! I hope today brings you some sunshine.....and just from the sun!
Oh Sloan, I hope LB gets home early today! I'm not looking forward to the sleep overs away from home...we haven't experienced this yet.
We had a storm last night and lost power...now it's back on, but lightening must of hit...we lost a tv and our wii, and we're not sure yet about our heat/air unit. Homeowners insurance better come through for us! (is it too early for a drink?)
I hope you have a better finish to your weekend!
Sloan, sending you a big Texas hug!!! I'm so sorry you are feeling so down. The whole "worst case scenario" thing is something I am very familiar with. My active mind goes there way too often. I pray for peace for you. I know it's hard letting her go away for a couple of days!
AND, so sorry about the car issues. Why are car issues such a pain. Damn cars!!!! :)
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