Friday Night in Dixie

~Rhett Akins

It’s been a fairly boring week, here. The kids and I went swimming. The kids have had friends over to play, most everyday. I went and got my haircut, today. I didn’t take any real length off. I just got it trimmed, and textured. My curly hair can be a challenge, especially when it’s overdue for a trim. The lady who took care of it, today, did a fantastic job.

I made fiastadas, for supper. Adam has been working late, most every night. By the time he got home, from working out, it was after 8:00pm. It’s been so humid and hot, outside! I tease that “the air is water”. Our humidity has been more than 80%. We decided to just stay inside, tonight. Adam has been upstairs, watching TV. I’m hanging out in our basement, watching old episodes of Roseanne.

I got some new tea light candles, for the wall down here. They’re battery powered, so no fire hazard risks. I think it looks real pretty.

My old man pup is hanging out with me.

Also, my sister sent the most adorable little video of my baby niece! Ahhh! I just love her!

Tomorrow, we’re grilling some kabobs. Justin and Rose are coming. My sister, her husband, and miss Pj will be here, too. It should be a fun Saturday.

I’ve been doing some school shopping, for the kids. I got Wyatt a couple new pairs of shoes, several pairs of pants, shirts, socks, and boxers. I’ve gotten Mj a few things, but she wants to go shopping with me, and pick out more. I can’t believe we’re already nearing the end of their Summer vacation. School will be starting in just a few weeks! We still need to go get new backpacks and school supplies. I’m not ready to “give back” my babies, to their schools.

I’m very proud to say, I still haven’t found any trouble. I’m sitting comfortably. I just finished with my period, today. I’m ready to get my husband back inside of me. I don’t think he knows it, just yet? I’m going to be climbing on top of him, and let him know, soon.

I’m just enjoying the quiet down here, with one of my dogs, for the moment. I love the old Roseanne show. That’s where Jackie got her nickname from! Dan and Roseanne are Adam and I. Our kids even remind me of the kids characters, once in awhile. Sometimes, I wish I could’ve raised my babies in a simpler time. Life just seems so much less complicated, through the TV screen, watching stories from bygone eras.

Anyway, that’s about everything I’ve got to write about, for now. I had a brief moment, this morning, where I caught myself drifting into a mindset that I don’t prefer to. Listening to music, while I got ready, a song came on. It was one that makes me remember things that bring me to a place that hurts real bad. Tears began to sting in my eyes, but I got myself out of it. I didn’t want to let myself go to that place inside my head. So, I didn’t. I’m fine now. It’s been a good day. It’s another great week. Joy wins.