Well, today is Ben's birthday. It's the first time I haven't been with him on his birthday in 8 years. That's a long time when you're only 29. I miss him terribly, and I just desperately want our house to sell so we can all be together again. It's been nine days, which is the blink of an eye in today's market, I suppose, but it feels like an eternity to me. The average days on market for our neighborhood is around 30 days. School starts in Baton Rouge in a week and a half, and the summer rush is slowing down. All of this pains me greatly. I think I'm getting an ulcer.
Regardless, we continue on our familial road trip, today heading to Clarksville to stay with Ben's parents. The weather here was lovely for my children, who are used to oppressive humidity, daily tropical rains, and three-digit heat indices. They headed out to their grandparent's fenced back yard and both ran at once for the large blue hammock that beckoned from beneath a shady maple tree. They managed to take turns for a bit, with a few bumps and knocks to show for their attempts (see photo below.) They also had a fun time, too -- they really get along well about 95% of the time, and it held true today. My travel-weary but always game kids are holding up well. Now if mommy could just feel better, we'd all be fine.
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Praying for you... If you need anything, let me know.
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