You’re gonna miss this
You’re gonna want this back
You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you’re gonna miss this

~Trace Adkins, “You’re Gonna Miss This”

I got a “wild hair”, and decided to vacuum and shampoo our couches. I got the basement one looking good! I swear, I live with heathens. I found lots of granola bar and pop tart wrappers stuffed under couch cushions, along with the odd sock, here and there. Clearly, I need to check the furniture more often, for surprises like these. Even as a kid, I couldn’t stand a messy room. When I had the house to myself, I’d put music on, and clean the whole house. I’ve always enjoyed doing that. My next project, is to take everything out of Adam and my linen closet, and reorganize it. I cleaned out the fridge, the other day. I took out drawers and shelves, and scrubbed them all clean. It looks real good, now. I love having the space that we do, but having all these rooms, closets, and outdoor spaces definitely gives me plenty of “job security”. There’s always something that needs done. Having said all that, I know there’s going to come a day, when I no longer have to trip over toys that were left laying out. I won’t find my children’s socks stuffed in random places. I’ll think back, to days like this, and I’ll miss it.

Adam’s grilling burgers, brats, and hotdogs, tonight. Justin and Jackie will be here. I also invited my sister, her husband, and Pj. We bought a swing for Pj, to hang underneath our deck. Adam and Justin are going to get that hung up, this evening. I’m excited to see her swinging in it 🙂

I started my period, a couple days ago. I’d promised Adam a blowjob, if he let us play a few more games of cornhole, last night. He had to go into work, this morning, so didn’t want to stay up too late. We were having so much fun, though! We got our extra cornhole rounds, and he got his blowjob, when we went to bed. I’m letting him have some peace and quiet, upstairs, for awhile. He’s laying on the couch, watching a TV show. I’m sitting downstairs, listening to music, and finding things to do. Wyatt went to the mall with a friend. Mj is in her room, playing online games with her friends. It’s a pretty perfect Saturday afternoon, here.

Today was exactly the kind of day I’d expected it to be! The boys are at the gym. Wyatt’s been going with them, this week. He likes hanging out with the men. I just made pizza for supper, tonight. Jackie, Mj, and I are waiting for the boys to get home, so we can start our cornhole championship tour. 😉

It looks like they’re heading home now. I’m fixing to go down to the patio, and hang out with Jackie, while we wait for them.

In my next 30 years
I’m gonna have some fun
Try to forget about all the crazy things I’ve done
Maybe now I’ve conquered all my adolescent fears
And I’ll do it better in my next 30 years

My next 30 years I’m gonna settle all the scores
Cry a little less, laugh a little more
Find a world of happiness without the hate and fear
Figure out just what I’m doing here, in my next 30 years

~Tim McGraw

My last couple of days have been pretty quiet. Simple, sweet, Summer days, spent with my favorite people. My sister and Pj came by, the other morning. Pj loves the little jumper I have here, that hangs in our front entry to the family room. I also bought her a baby swing, to hang underneath our deck. It just needs hung up, this weekend. I think she’s going to love it!

Yesterday, Wyatt was over at a friend’s house. Mj and I went and did some shopping. She found some things for the Father’s Day gift she wants to make for Adam. I’ve already got mine for him. I got some things for my dad, too. We’re all going to his house, Sunday, to celebrate Father’s Day. Justin and Adam are going to bring some meat to grill. The kids and I are going to make the Oreo desert that Adam loves. My sister’s husband really likes it, too! He’s celebrating his very first Father’s Day, this year. ❤️

Last night, Jackie came over and hung out with me, while the boys went to the gym. It was a beautiful evening, outside. We all sat out back for awhile, after they got back from the gym.

I really am seeing changes in both Adam and Justin, since they’ve been working out and eating healthier. Adam’s lost about 13 pounds. Justin’s face is slimming down noticeably, too. I also appreciate the way it’s helped Adam to have more energy and he seems less stressed. It’s amazing all the benefits to be had, from taking care of our bodies.

We got the kids Summer passes to the indoor trampoline park. I’m going to bring them over there, tomorrow afternoon. While they jump awhile, I’m going to go to Jackie’s place. My sister is meeting us there, too. We’re going to help my sister make a couple little craft projects she’s been wanting to get done. Then, we’ll walk over to their swimming pool, and the kids will meet us there. It’s perfect, because Justin and Jackie’s complex is right behind the trampoline park. Their pool is just steps from the park’s entrance, so they can walk down to us, and swim awhile. Later, tomorrow evening, the boys will go to their work outs. Fridays are “ab day”, for them. Then, we’re all planning to hang out back, and play some games of cornhole. It’s been a couple weeks, since Jackie and I whooped their butts at that. 😉

Last night, as we were about to get in the shower, Adam asked me if I was ready for my spanking. I said, “Whaaat?! Why??” He replied, “Because you’ve been so good.” Obviously, he was teasing me. I really have done a pretty fantastic job, lately. I’ve kept up on all my responsibilities. I’ve been respectful. I haven’t “side stepped” any truths, to him. We’ve just had a lot of fun. Our son started to get an attitude, last night, after I called him back into the kitchen. He’d put his dishes and silverware into the sink, without rinsing them off, after supper. At first, he tried to tell me that wasn’t his, but I knew better. I intentionally gave him a blue plate, and Mj an orange one. His fork was also larger than hers. So, without a doubt, those were his dishes, and he couldn’t argue otherwise. That irritated him. He did scrub them off, but angrily threw them into the sink, and stomped off. I heard his door slam closed. Without a word between us, Adam got up from his chair, and went upstairs to talk with Wyatt. I don’t know what exactly was said, but awhile later, Wyatt came downstairs. He walked over to me, and told me he was sorry. I told him I really appreciated that, and gave him a hug. He got all teary eyed then, and hugged me back. When his daddy tells him he’s wrong for something, he listens. It helps me out so much, when Adam has my back like that.

I’ve been on a cleaning spree, today. I suppose I’ll get back to it. I already cleaned all the bathroom showers and tubs, sinks, mirrors, and floors. I put toilet cleaner in the bowls, so I need to go knock out that “super fun and exciting” chore.

When he told you you’re not good enough
When he told you you’re not right
When he told you you’re not strong enough
To put up a good fight
When he told you you’re not worthy
When he told you you’re not loved
When he told you you’re not beautiful
That you’ll never be enough

When he told you were troubled
You’ll forever be alone
When he told you you should run away
You’ll never find a home
When he told you you were dirty
And you should be ashamed
When he told you you could be the one
That grace could never change

Fear, he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
‘Cause fear he is a liar

~Zach Williams

I’ve been listening to too many “red pill” podcasts, lately. The Andrew Tate hitchhikers, of content creators. There is one in particular, who grinds my gears (aka frustrates the hell out of me). While I truly can listen with an open mind, and even agree with some of the things they say, much of what I hear is just inexperienced people, who don’t know how to argue their own shallow opinions. I do believe men need a voice. I understand these are challenging times, for them. Masculinity has been shamed and insulted, to the point that I can see why so many are listening to voices of the “manosphere”, and feeling heard. However, I also feel sad for the people who are following the “advice” that people like this are giving out. Today’s feminist extremists insist that men and boys are the source of all our problems. Today’s “red pill movement”, suggest it’s women and girls who are the problem. What if we all just took a step back? What if everyone logged off their internet connections, and wandered out into the real world? What you find, are individuals who have their own unique experiences. Individuals who actually aren’t walking around with hate and malice for people who don’t look, think, dress, or act the same as they do. I still believe most people are good. Yes, there are some folks among us, who truly do simply seek to sow as much outrage, discord, and destruction possible. Those people generally yell loudest, and protest so confidently, it can appear as if they know what they’re talking about. Sometimes, taking a little time to reacquaint ourselves with the rational, free thinking minds that make up the vast majority of our population, is the most productive way to remind ourselves that the world really isn’t shit. All is not lost. Stepping outside of our own front door, can literally restore your faith in humanity. As an American, we are constantly being sold this idea that everything around us is falling apart. And, the only way to “fix” it, is to vote for the right political candidate. Hate and shame anyone who doesn’t agree with us. To be angry. To live in fear. To accept whatever “truth” the person talking on our TV, computer screen, or radio is telling us. The solutions are not ever going to be found there. As Jordan Peterson has said, we need to first “clean up our own room”, before we attempt to change the world. Focus inside our own home. If that’s in decent order, look to neighbors and community. Work to make positive impacts for those around us. We can do so much more, together, when we just get to know and listen to those around us. Our lives aren’t so terrible, after all. We’re literally all quietly struggling through something tough. Everyone around us is going through something. There is a story worth telling, and many stories worth listening to. We don’t all have to agree on solutions. If we can simply take a moment to have real conversations with one another, we might just come to realize, most people are good. Most of us want the best for our families, our communities, and humanity at large. Most people truly want to make a difference. We don’t have to share the same ideas about exactly how we should go about things. We do need to stop letting hateful rhetoric dominate our conversations, though. Hating each other does absolutely nothing to solve our problems. Anyway, that’s my thoughts today. ❤️

And it’s a great day to be alive. I know the sun’s still shinin’ when I close my eyes. There’s some hard times in the neighborhood, but why can’t everyday be just this good…

Travis Tritt

I’m a big baby, about swimming in water that isn’t to my temperature preferences. I was pleasantly surprised, to discover the pool was actually not too cold! The water felt warmer than the night air did.

Today, I’m cleaning the house up. I hadn’t done much, over the last couple of days. The kids had made a big mess downstairs, so I’ve made the guest bed, swept and vacuumed the floors, and vacuumed the couch cushions off, because they’d left a popcorn mess on it.

We never didn’t end up with much rain, yesterday. We got a couple of light showers, but not enough to water the grass as much as I’d have liked. We went to bed early, and I met my 7 hour sleep goal, for the first time in nearly a week. I just don’t require as much sleep, in the Summertime.

It’s only mid 70’s outside, today, but the humidity is still making it feel hot. I’m making beef and noodles tonight, for supper. I’ve got dough rising, for the dinner rolls, that I’m making to go with.

This coming Sunday, is Father’s Day. We’re going to go to my dad’s house. He’s grilling something for us, and we’ll swim and hang out all afternoon. Fireworks tents are popping up everywhere, as we grow closer to July 4th. We’re going to my dad’s house, that day, also. Then, July 8th, we’ve got a guitar night scheduled there. We’re having so much fun, this Summer is going to fly by!

I really don’t have much else to write about. I’m trying to do a better job, of writing everyday. I just don’t have a whole lot to say, today.

~Ricochet

Last night, we drove over to my dad’s place, to raise a little bit of hell, just for fun. He wasn’t home, this weekend. Jackie and I took lots of pictures of us inside his house, being ornery, and sent them to him. It was hilarious! He loved it ❤️

We swam in his pool, for a couple hours. As we were driving back home, we passed a Waffle House. Justin announced that he’d never had Waffle House! Adam turned the car around, and we parked at the Waffle House. We all went inside, and introduced Justin to the charm of Waffle House, late at night. It was a great night.

I’m currently sitting downstairs, watching random documentaries. Justin and Jackie are coming by, in a little while. He asked me to give him a haircut. I’m going to make some ham and cheesy potatoes, for supper. It’s hot and humid, but storm chances through the rest of the day and night. It rained just a little bit, earlier. Right now, it’s cloudy, humid, and ominous looking out, but not doing anything. I wouldn’t mind a little thunder and rain.

It’s been, yet another, busy and fun filled Summer weekend. I do enjoy the lazy Sunday afternoons, though.

Accepted…

I just wanna do country ass shit, with my country ass friends…

~Morgan Wallen

Yesterday, I held and looked after Pj, so my sister could have a drink and a just a little while “baby free”. Wyatt, Mj, and her friend T, were over at the trampoline park. I’d taken them there, to jump for a couple of hours. While they did that, I spent some quality time with my baby niece, Pj. When their time at the trampoline park was up, they came to swim at Justin and Jackie’s pool. There’d been a 12 year old boy there swimming, the whole time we were there. I’d told him I had some kids coming there soon, so he was waiting around, hoping to play with them. When the kids got there, they played with their new friend for awhile, before I took them home.

We just had a leftover “fend” night, for supper. While Adam and Justin were at the gym, the kids set up our downstairs patio for a “date night”, wanting Adam and I to hang out together down there. After he got home and showered, we went and played some games of cornhole, just the two of us. We came inside fairly early. It was only around 11:00pm. The girls are staying downstairs, in the guest room, and having fun with all the fun things to do, down there. Wyatt had caught a touch of the same summer cold I’d had, a few days ago. It wasn’t horrible. Just stuffed up, a little cough, and typical cold symptoms like that. Pj had RSV, about a week ago. I suspect we picked it up from her. She’s much better now, though, and so are we. Today, Wyatt’s already much better. Adam took him fishing, earlier. They also cleaned out our garage, and took some things off to donate, and some to the dump.

I went down and woke up the girls, around 11:30, this morning. They were still sound asleep. After they’d gotten up, and came upstairs, I had donuts for breakfast. That isn’t a normal kind of breakfast, for them, but I’d wanted to treat them.

This afternoon, I let the girls make brownies. They did a great job! I’d taught Mj how to crack an egg easily. If you put a plate on the counter, and drop the egg from 10 or so inches, onto it, it’ll crack perfectly every single time. She used my method, and it worked like a charm.

Tonight, Jackie and Justin are coming over. The guys are grilling pork chops. I’m making potatoes and green beans, to go with. We’re planning to have a fun Saturday night, hanging out together. I’ve got my swimsuit on, underneath my sundress, because we considered “sneaking” over to Poppy’s, later. We talked about doing some night swimming, just for fun. His place is very close to ours, so once the kids are settled in, we might make a quick trip over there, and jump in his pool for awhile. He’s not home this weekend, but I’ve got his house keys, and he never minds us popping over, or using his pool. He actually loves it when we do. I thought it’d be funny, if we sent him some pictures of us in his pool tonight! 😆

Mj’s friend, T’s, aunt is picking her up tomorrow morning. We’ve been going to church, on Sundays now, for several weeks. I’m sure we’ll go tomorrow, too. That pretty much sums up our weekend! Plenty of fun and shenanigans, as always. 😉

Frozen chicken patties (In the US, Tyson brand sells these in bags of 10)

Box of fettuccini noodles

Pasta sauce (I use the cheap Hunts brand)

Shredded Parmesan cheese

Shredded Italian blend cheese

Butter

Parsley flakes

I baked the chicken patties, as directed, in the oven. I put them in a couple 9×12 glass baking dishes. While they’re baking, cook the fettuccini noodles on the stove. When the chicken is done baking, remove from oven. Spread Italian blend cheese over all the chicken patties. Then, pour pasta sauce over the top. I used 2 cans of Hunts pasta sauce. Put back in oven, for 5-8 minutes, until cheese is melted. Drain all but about a cup of the water the noodles have boiled in. Add 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup Parmesan cheese to the noodles, with the remaining pasta water. Stir until melted together. Add some parsley flakes, toss, and serve with a chicken patty on top of the noodles. This is now an easy favorite, for my family 😊