We spent almost all weekend outside having fun and making memories!! I told my Mom yesterday that this was the most I have been outdoors since I was a kid!!
Alex was in such a pleasant mood on Saturday he was just too much fun. We walked around the neighborhood. Started really early in the morning because I wasn't sure how warm it would get. We started hitting some neighborhood garage sales where I met a neighbor of us who just inspired me, even if was just for a few minutes...
I walked up to her house and she told me that she was having a garage sale because she was having financial problems and needed a new roof. She sold her wedding bands, jewelry from her husband, even her own teeth. This woman was elderly and had lived a full life. She told me that she had been married for 58 years, her husband just passed away last year. She had 4 children in 4 years, which she mentioned wasn't uncommon in those days. At this point she has 8 grandchildren and quite a handful of great grandchildren. Her advice was simple, yet meant so much.
She told me that I have to live my own life, I can't rely on anyone, especially your husband to make you happy. You have to make your self happy. She also told me that since I have a child now, there is no option for divorce. You have to make it work no matter what. She prayed that we were in a financial situation that didn't have us struggling (she mentioned that they did save but, the economic hard times, and her husband's illness hit them hard). The last bit of advice she gave was to live your life, and life it well. You only have one life to live, and it is too short to not enjoy it!!
So needless to say, I left her house in tears. Even though her situation was sad, sometimes people just come into your life at that exact moment that you need them.
Alex and I continued on our walk after meeting our neighbor, and hit some garage sales in the area. We played and played and played!!
Sunday was another wonderful day. Alex was a little more fussy but still in good spirits! It was hot enough to get his little pool out so we hooked it up and watched him play! Alex's Grandma Carol gave him a swing set and we are just waiting for Jason to hook it up!! It's too cool and I know A will have a great time.
We had Alex's grandpa over for a cook out and just hung out on the back patio for the evening!
Monday was a scorcher so we played in the pool and also in the sprinkler!! Alex really enjoyed the water. He almost seemed amazed at the water and the way it fell.
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