Can you say crazy?

Can you say crazy? This week just about takes the cake as one of the busiest week in our house in a long time. Baylee had volleyball tryouts this week and was very excited. For those that know me, I love some volleyball. I was so proud to see my baby wanting to play. Needless to say, BAYLEE MADE THE TEAM!! Yippeee! We were so happy. In the midst of all that, my mother in law called to tell me that my father in law failed his cardiac stress test and was being admitted to Mobile Infirmary. The next few days were a whirlwind. A heart cath and emergency open heart surgery followed. The day that Bobby had his surgery, we got word that his brother had a routine heart cath (that we did know about) and he was scheduled for open heart surgery the next day at Providence. What?? We were all dumbfounded. The moral of that story is if you family members that need surgery at the same time...have them in the same hospital. Especially in this wonderful weather that we call Fay. My father in law has had a few set backs with his lungs. His brother is doing well. Baylee has her first volleyball tomorrow at Baker High School. This is my last full week home before I start work next Tuesday. I hope things slow down just a little...but I really don't think they will.

Thunder on The Gulf

We had a great this weekend at Thunder on The Gulf. We got the VIP passes and you would think Baylee was the president coming through. We let her take her friend Lauren and they had a blast. Michael and I were not cool enough to be seen with the girls. They told us we were THEIR entourage (and then Baylee asked what entourage was, HAHA!) We were at the Perdido Beach Resort and the weather was beautiful. The girls swam at the beach and then ran back to pool. After a little while, I went to check on them...they were in the ADULTS ONLY hot tub. (reminded me of the old days crashing a hot tub a time or two, but don't tell Baylee.) The boats were fun to watch as well as people that show up for that type of event...you have all kinds. After I got sunburned, it was time to go. We headed over to The Wharf and shopped for awhile. Last night was the Sugarland and Leanne Rimes concert. Apparently we didn't need tickets, you could sit on the bench and listen to them warm up...it was a nice end to a great day.

An official 7th grader

It was mass chaos in the middle school halls of Faith Academy. Baylee's excitement was in full gear. For those of you that know her, that means I had to pull her off the ceiling. Baylee has been so excited about going back to school. Well, I figured out why...BOYS! OMG, she talked about this boy had grown was "looking way cuter than last year." I informed her that we were there to learn and not to check out boys. (I sounded like my mother.) After on hour of hearing ALL the rules of Faith Academy, it was on to the locker scene. With all the girls squealing, I was so ready for a Xanax or Margarita. We got the locker decorated. The funniest thing happened. I was standing there helping Baylee and one of the teachers/coach walked up to me...I guess he thought I was a student. When I turned around, he was startled "oh your the Mom." I laughed and then he went into the famous old question..."So, how tall are you?" Well, it was a fun filled day. I dropped her off this morning and off she went...an official 7th grader.

No crayons needed for 7th grade

For years I have complained about Baylee's growing school supply list. You send your child to school with paper, pencils, and crayons. This day in time, you have to buy paper towels, ziploc bags, and one year... toilet paper (I swear.) The list goes on and on. The next thing you know you have well over $100 in just paper products. That does not include backpack and the "cool" lunchbox. Well, this year with great sadness, I did not buy one single pack of crayons or markers. I tried to buy them but Baylee refused. Please I begged her, just for old times sake. She reminded me that no crayons are needed for 7th grade. Please do not think that I got off any cheaper because this year we had to buy "locker supplies." That included color coordinating locker shelf, magnets, and post it notes. All she needs now for the locker is a set of curtains and a disco ball. Party in Baylee's locker! She gets it honestly for those of you that know me...Well, tomorrow is the first day of school. I was informed that we have to get there early to decorate her locker...not to do the important stuff like register for school, duh! For those of you reading this with small cute little kids, your day is coming...just wait!