I start my training next week, for two weeks. I am anxious to get going. who knows where the money will come from to do my "in-processing"...i can't worry any more about it.

we are going to the pool. shocker.

i told the moms group that i lead that we are looking for new leaders to take over. the girl who leads it with me is opening a franchise so i feel good about us leaving together. i am moving into the new stage of life, that isnt about storytime and playdates. i am more than ready. the baby stage was never my favorite. i like my sleep and i like independent kids.

last night we went to a jazz dinner that the men at our church put on for the women. we heard this fabulous saxophonist named skip pearson. he has a foundation here in columbia to educate young people about jazz. it was so relaxing~we danced and had a good time. i had called my friend to see what she was wearing (haha) and we wore kind of cute tops and capri pants, knowing that everyone else would be churchy looking. we were right!! when we went to the restroom right when we got there, there was a youngish girl in there fiddling with her strapless dress. we decided we were all were a little too ..... ummm....well, not wearing sweater sets, so we invited her to sit with us. it was like a breath of fresh air, because deepest of downs, i really dont feel like i fit in with the church type. me with my huge tattoo on my leg and wes with his hole in his ears and tongue. they kept cutting out for smokes. he had earrings like wes used to and she had a tattoo bracelet on her arm. our table was the fun table at the concert. we were laughing and cutting up. we were right up front too, and kept peeking behind us to see everyone sitting there kind of stiff. i love it.
they have a three yr old but are seperated... it made me smile, because when they danced, they acted like newleyweds... kissing and hugging all over each other. it was refreshing to see their love. i hope their issues can be worked out -they have a three yr old girl. her mom is the drummer in our church band. cool girl. a little rough around the edges but that warms my heart, because that is how i feel nine times out of ten.

the pool is callinggggggggggg...........

7 Comments:

Blogger gina said...

maddy, i wish so too. you are one of those cool moms i would flock to to be my friend :)

6:55 PM

 
Blogger holy chaos said...

I am glad that you got to go and have a great time! I love "real" people like you and Wes! I wish the "churchy" people were more like you guys!

8:11 PM

 
Blogger justacoolcat said...

Sounds like an awesome evening.
And now more pool?

Can you see the jealousy?




How about now?

9:38 PM

 
Blogger Angie said...

Gina...I don't care what the people at my church think about my tats. They can just get over it. And the pool....argh!! It is STILL not ready. I swear, summer will be over before it is. But as soon as it is, head on down!

10:50 PM

 
Blogger gina said...

natalie, that is why i like YOU and think your long haired family is so CUTE!!

Justa, if i had a garden like yours, i would never leave, not even to swim....

well....


(maybe to swim)

Angie, you can come on over anytime too :) claire would love the high dive.

2:59 AM

 
Blogger Unknown said...

Sounds like fun. Dontcha just love it when you find someone you connect with?

4:10 AM

 
Blogger Kim said...

Gi - you are the coolest! So easy going, and I love everything about you! I'm so proud to be able to call you one of MY VERY BEST FRIENDS! I love how you can say to me - no more Nick and your song sucks! Love that about you!!!!!!!!!
You are so down to earth,honest, very loving and your children are BLESSED to have a Mother like you!

4:08 PM

 

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