A New Label

In the mail today I received the renewal form for my annual Zoo pass. I read over the letter and then took out my check book so I could take care of it before we leave to visit Nana and Poppy. I get down to where you have to choose what type of membership you want and I see "Single Parent Family". Why can't there just be a catagory for 1 adult plus chilren - why does it have to be labeled with the words "single" and "parent"? Are we also supposed to file into a separate line while we are there? Should we wear a sign around our necks just to make sure everyone knows? Then again - Why am I so sensitive to this? So, I checked "Single Parent Family" because that is, after all, what we are, and wrote the check.

Now on to dating . . .

So, the idea of starting to date is a little daunting. I have a "first date" next Friday with someone that I met through my friend Elizabeth. She seems to think we have a lot in common and knows what we both have been through. So this leads her to believe that we should get to know each other, he is a close friend of hers and wouldn't have introduced me to him if she didn't think I was worthy. I am taking this a compliment and just seeing how things go. The awkward part is over, we have already met once. We went out to dinner with Elizabeth and her husband and then played cards after. He and I were partners and won, of course, like I would play if I didn't think I could win. You all know how I am with the games. Anyway, back to the point, it should be interesting. I have already explained to him that I haven't dated since high school so I don't have many expectations. If you know me, my high school dating experiences and marriage, you will know that it can't get any worse, right? We'll see . . .

A New Tradition

We have just returned from a fabulous vacation at the Beach! We had a blast and the kids were so good. Even though we had a few showers, it was still great because we were able to go to Great Explorations, the science museum, and just hang out in the condo. It was so relaxing to just walk downstairs and be on the beach or at the pool. I so wish I was still there. Kristyn and Bash came to visit us and I wish they had been able to stay longer. It was so neat to see how excited Nicholas and Bash were about having a "sleepover". It was the cutest thing ever. So now, my mom and I have decided to make this a yearly tradition. We might even try going to different beaches every year to explore Florida. Hopefully we can talk my dad into joining us!