Add that to the Christmas list...

We experienced a little mishap while visiting the beach.  Eldest has and likes routine.  I like disrupting these routines.  This is not to be malicious, it's to challenge he's abilities, otherwise we would be living with a person who prefers solitude in front of a television or some sort of electronic device watching endless hours of sports.

He is a sports nut.  Anything sports related.  ESPN, is his bread and butter.  Every morning as I'm wiping the crud out of my eyes, sipping coffee attempting to bring some sort of life into my being. Eldest pops out of his room chipper as a blue bird ready to give me the day to day analyst of the previous evenings sporting events.  He's rattling off the scores, injury reports a what what.  I usually response with mild head nod, on occasion Oh no or Oh boy...blah blah blah.  I'm really just concentrating on breathing air to my lungs, and the sweet taste of coffee.  

When we plan our trips to the beach;  we arrive set up our site with the tents, everyone empty their pockets placing the cell phones, keys, wallets into the plastic bag I bring.  I tend to my nest, spreading out mats, towels, cooler, chairs etc.   Minutes late  enjoying in the waters, just having a grand old time.  About 30 minutes later we decide its time for some munchies.  We make our way back to the chairs.  I hand the guys their towels, as Eldest is drying off, something on the side of his pocket clinks the beach chair.  Giving him a questioning look, I ask; What's in your pocket?   He hesitation is brief, replies I don't know.  I wonder; Hum, let's have a look ok?  Naw, that's ok ma, look at the boats.  

So that was interesting.  He has brought something, but doesn't want me to know, and has thought it best to distract me.  hum?  I reply, Naw, let me see what you brought.  Reaching into his pocket he brings out a soaking wet IPOD.   It's ok ma, I turned it off.  Hubby and I exchange glances.   

Eldest likes his IPOD because he can check sports scores, or listen to music.  We don't mind that he brought it, as a matter of fact I wish I knew he had, but for some reason he thought I should not know he had it with him.  I was about to say something to that fact, when Eldest pipes up; Dad wanted to listen to music ma, I wasn't watching sports or anything. Hubby and I look at each other in silence once again, then Eldest replies.  Add that to the Christmas list, geesh Dad.    

Sunday Sayings...

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Margaret Mead

We went to the beach recently.  Oh, how I enjoy a beach day.  The weather was perfect, the water was warm.  Come to think of it, I can't remember ever having a bad beach day.  I've already planned our next visit.  We will be going to the east coast.  I love that we can experience the Gulf & Atlantic waters.  We are also chatting about maybe going down to the keys over the Christmas holidays.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

We've also have had to pay attention to our recent storm Erika.  Thankfully she is currently hanging out in the Gulf.  There have been so many different scenarios.  Today has been rainy, but we are expecting to get the gusts of wind later this evening into the morning hours.  Now I see that the next named storm Fred is on the horizon.  We will continue our good luck rituals, praying this too will evade.

With all the current rains, the little critters are trying to find dry spots.  This has led to the tiny ants marching inside.  I carry a can of go away critter spray everywhere.  I HATE those little ants.  Since Im a lunatic with regards to insects, I've created a bigger monster in Eldest.  He now looks at every little speck, holla's at me to bring my spray.  I've told him no worries, I've got this under control.  Hubby finally was able to spray the perimeter of the house.  I want him to spray the roof, cuz we have two large trees near the house.  They host an army of insects, but again we have to wait for a day without rain.  With all the water the mosquito will be out in force. I'm going crazy locked up inside.  Fall can not get here soon enough. So ready to open up this house.

Im going to a anesthesiologist this week.  Wishfully I will be getting injections in my back and hip.  Im exhausted all the time from the Opioid meds.  I wish a simple tylenol would take the pain away, but RA is such a nasty booga.  I got a steroid injection a few weeks ago, but it did little to aid the inflamed hip. I might just keep the anesthesiologist on speed dial, right next to my rheumatologist.  I wish I were kidding.  Oi!

Stay-cation

We went to Orlando for a few days.  We almost extended an extra day, but we decided to come home to use as a day of rest, and I'm so glad we did.  We always need a vacation from our vacations.  lol

The following are pics from the condo. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, long large entry.  Included a washer/dryer.     Our room was huge with a king bed, extra large bathroom.  Massive shower, jetted tub.  Oh, I could live in that bathroom.  Which reminds me do you say bathroom or washroom?  I've heard both, just curious.

master bdrm

hall to living area

2nd room w/Queen

3rd w/full beds

eating area/screened porch behind

Eldest enjoying living area

Welcome committee

The stay-cation came along because Po-boi started to plan a trip to Disney with some college buddies.  Soon they started to plan golf into the vacation.  We wanted to see his college friends.  We think of the kids as our own, so we decided the best approach was to invade their vacation.  lol  When they were in the planning stage I found the resort, offered to get the condo, the only stipulation I put was they needed to play golf with hubby one day.  They all jumped on board.  We were thrilled.  

The resort was not on Disney property, but very very close.  They have 3 golf courses. Several swimming pools, a lazy river, 2 arcades, 2 putt putt courses,  9 restaurants and large lake for jet skis, paddle boats. and mini market to stock your refrigerator prior to your arrival for extra convenience.   It was a super find. 

Upon arrival we were given a huge list of hourly activities/ entertainment.  It had the same feeling as a cruise, but on land. Comedy clubs, dancing at certain eateries.  Only the swimming was free, any activity you wanted to participate came with various fees.  The grounds were impeccable.    We had a late afternoon check in time, the kids already at Disney were planning to stay until after the firework show.  This left us to entertain eldest with a quick dip in the pool, followed by a game of air-hockey located at the arcade.  Eldest was on a high, and didn't want to leave.  When we got back to the condo, we were greeted by the Sandhill Cranes.  They must mate for life, because we always see them in pairs.  This foursome mom, dad & babies,  The babies were almost as big as the adults, their feathers were dull in color, and the red was missing on top their heads.  Sandhill Cranes are very curious, friendly.  They wreck havoc on your lawn digging up grub worms.  People usually try running them off their property.  I imagine the green's keeper on the golf courses despise these birds.   When in flight they make a loud annoying  pterodactyl noise.  Not that I know what an actual pterodactyl sounded like...lol

They next morning the guys left to play golf, this left one of the kids girlfriend, eldest and I to trek off to the putt putt.  Eldest lives for putt putt.  That's another question do you say Putt-putt or Miniature golf?  We sped thru the game as it was getting a lil steamy out.  The course had a few tricks, but was fun.  We took in a dip at the pool, the lazy river was packed, so I said let's go back to our pool.  It seemed so private after what we just witnessed. 

 The only downfall would be the price of some of the activities. The late check-in(3pm) and early (10am) check out.  I don't like being rushed in the morning. anytime.  We were there mainly to visit with the kids.  If planning a trip to Orlando for Disney, stay on Disney.  Po-boi lives 35 minutes away, so they were planning on staying at his place, traveling back/forth. The resort made it easier for the kids to use their 3 day pass.  All in all it was great to see everyone!