Toggie Tales

My family (Rick, Seth, Megan and myself) went out to eat with some friends last night. You have to understand the nature of the friendship that our families share. It is very unique. Jeff, Teresa, Rick and I have have gone to church together since Seth was...hum, maybe 6 months old. When Seth was just old enough to talk he started calling Jeff..."Papa HoHo" and it stuck. When Megan was born and started to talk she started calling Teresa..."MiMi" and it stuck. Jeff and Teresa has taken a proactive interest in the kids. They attend ballgames, summer events and are "on call" for emergencies.

During the coarse of supper Seth(11) and Megan(8) were talking all about dating. They were filling MiMi and PaPa HoHo in on the newest girlfriend that Seth has. Seth was going on and on about.."I was dating such 'n such, but not I am dating another girl". MiMi looked at Seth and asked "well Seth, were does an 11 year old go on dates"? Without blinking an eye he looked directly into her eyes and said "the play ground"..like..."duh". We burst out laughing and then he went on to say that he picks his dates up on his big wheel, turns his hat backwards, wears sunglasses and askes her to hold his radio, so that they can have music. Boy! What an imagination! He came up with that concoction in one minute flat.

I love my kids, my husband and spending time with friends. Those moments are priceless to me. I can never get that moment back, but I can cherish the memory for years to come.

My "summertime goal" is immerse myself in making memories. I am trying to keep a journal of things to do. You know...to look forward to, like going to Six Flags with my kids. Remember when you were a kid and couldn't sleep the night before going on a trip. I would be so exicted that I would stay up until the wee hours of the morning.

I want to surround myself with love and laughter.

Giggles and grins.

Watermelon and summertime tomatoes.

Slip 'n slides and water guns.

Yep, that's me!