The weekend went great. To recap, Randy and the guys took his son out for his 21st birthday. So I got there and had a small visit with them before they took off. He promised to be home early. Cool beans.
Meeting his sister was a trip. I had enough alone time to have a shower and get ready. She's very nice and so is her husband. But I must say it was odd... Randy lives in the house they grew up in. I've never met her before and there I am the one unlocking the door to the house she grew up in to let her in. D and D were nice people though, and I got to hear a few stories.
Randy kept his word and showed up within an hour of when they arrived. Phew! Then we all visited and they decided that they had to have a big family BBQ this coming Friday. So now I get to start meeting all the extended family. Ought to be interesting.
Sat. we went to BBQ at T's house. I'd met his wife, K briefly when Randy and I ran into her at a Home Depot kind of place. Her sister and brother in law were there as well. The food and company were very pleasing. They have a nice home. The newly remodled bathroom is gorgeous. Slate tile and hickory wood cabinets. I had a lot of fun and felt very comfortable. Lots of funny stories there. Oh, and T found out that Billy Idol will be at the same place as the Scorpions the following night... so it was decided that we would get a motel and stay over for that show too.
We had so much fun that they are coming to Randy's next Sat. and we will do the BBQ this time. As soon as T heard Randy tell me that he's making a "sloppy burger" for us to split next weekend... T lit up. Randy makes an increadible burger. They are HUGE. Sauted onions, fresh mushrooms, swiss cheese and the meat is spiced like you would not believe. YUM.
On Sun. we lazed around most of the day. In the afternoon T and Randy replaced T's brakes. I spent my time playing in the yard... pruning back the cherry tree and removing some plants that needed to go. Randy bought a bunch of bulbs that I wanted for the yard. I'll have to get on that as soon as they arrive. (T's son is selling them to raise money for his school. Can't turn that down.) Then time flew and I was back on the road to Dumb Potter's Hell again. Heavy sigh.
I feel like I am falling into a nice comfortable pattern there. I have friends. I'm getting to know all of Randy's family. A few weeks back we were in the kitchen and Randy says "Holy crap! I've got a whole other family of birthdays and Christmas presents now." Then he laughed. Nice. In for a penny. In for a pound as they say. Yeah, I am happy. Things are very good.
How did your work week start off? Good, bad or meh? Mine was meh. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Well, most of my days are about the same but this one was nice. Bright sun, 65. Brought the smallest kidlet to the playground and park, his request. We had a pleasant play-and-walk. No fights between the two until after dinner... it's a Christmas miracle.
ReplyDeleteI like sunny days. I'm way more likely to be in a good mood, just because of the sun. I'm not sunny by nature - seeing it helps.
Sounds like you are settling in. Isn't "ordinary" grand? (Not sarcasm)
Cricket-- Yes I am and ordinary is very grand indeed. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI too feel much better on sunny days.
Your day sounds very nice too. Miracles are always welcome when you have kids. ;-)
Given the photos of Randy you provided recently, I have no doubt that he cooks a mean burger!
ReplyDeleteAre you the penny or the pound?
ReplyDeleteMo-- They are so good. I don't know what spices he uses, but they are increadible.
ReplyDeletePamela-- I am not sure! But I think I'd rather be a penny than a pound.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to come back to reality after you've had such a great weekend. Just think, it won't be too much longer til that's your week and your weekend. it'll be great.
ReplyDeleteChurlita-- That's a good way to look at it. I like that. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes it is hard to come back down to reality... especially now that I have made that mental shift from I "might" to "I am". I just want to hop on it and get it done.
I love reading about your happiness! And you will be living it daily very soon. I know you said no...but are you reconsidering living with Randy? Nosy, nosy, nosy...
ReplyDeletelaura b.-- Like a vampire, I'd have to be invited in. Randy likes living alone. I don't push.
ReplyDeleteIt really sounds as though you're happy, and that makes me very glad. As Cricket offered, there's something nice about normalcy, isn't there?
ReplyDeleteMy week has been fairly swell, thus far. Good weather, fun digging through my musical nostalgic relics, and I've got tickets for the Celtics tonight. Not bad at all.
The first time I had met BHM's family I was really nervous.. but they were very nice.. until I was asked if I did his laundry.. I was floored.. but had to laugh about it later.. I still remind BHM of that first meeting.. Then when I met his younger brother, he thought I was cute with big boobs..lol.. Not something I would like to be remembered for really..
ReplyDeleteYou sound really happy now and getting ready for a new beginning with Randy.. having extended family can sometimes be really interesting and fun!
Mrs.HarryWoman-- I can think of worse things to be remembered for.
ReplyDelete;-)
So far I like everyone I've met in his family very much. They all are funny and fun. This BBQ can potentially lead to the ex-wife being there too, if she can get off work. Always awkward, exes.
Suldog-- Have a great time at the game. I have not been to any blogs in days. I need to stop in and see what stuff you've been sniffing.
ReplyDeleteYes. I prefer to have the security of one person and a regular routine. Feels very nice.
You seem to be getting confirmation regularly that you've made the right choice. I'm so glad.
ReplyDeletesecret agent woman-- Me too! Yep. Taking it slow is working out well for me. Patience is not my strong point generally speaking, but this is one of those things that was worth waiting for.
ReplyDeleteI've had a great week, the last two days were especially productive.
ReplyDeleteI've never met her before and there I am the one unlocking the door to the house she grew up in to let her in.
Shit, I don't even lock my door when I go to bed.
Sounds like you are falling in with folks that like lots of presents, better find a good job.
Billy B.-- Don't be such a negative Nelly! These are very nice people. They are not fancy. Yes, they do like to GIVE presents, but they also MAKE most of them. In fact, we are going to start making Christmas toys this weekend. Fun stuffs!
ReplyDeletethose burgers sound like heaven on earth.
ReplyDeletexmas! holy christ i haven't finished all my halloween candy yet!
billy pilgrim-- Ha. The burgers are divine.
ReplyDeleteYep. Christmas is only 8 months away!
I didn't say that they are not nice people. You just don't get what I'm trying to tell you. Carry on then.
ReplyDeleteYep. Christmas is only 8 months away!
ReplyDeleteFuck christmas, it's for idiots.