I got back late last night from a four-day trip to Dallas. It was my first time visiting the Lone Star State, and aside from missing Aric and the kiddies, I had a really nice time. I don’t think I had ever gone so many days kids-free since Summer was born. At first, the freedom felt oddly foreign, as if I were missing a limb….but as time progressed, I relished the independence and autonomy. It was awesome! 
Wil and I rendezvoused at DFW Friday afternoon. We shared a room, spent quality girl-time with Sis, hung out with Joe, toured the city, met family, met a ton of people, overindulged in food and drinks, and partook in Sis’ wedding ceremony.
Sis and my new brother-in-law, Joe
CONGRATULATIONS!
I know some of you might be scratching your head right about now…confused, since Sis was already married. Well, long story short - she was, then she wasn’t, and now she just did. It’s complicated…and I wasn’t even planning on going to her wedding until a couple of weeks ago…but now I’m glad I went. Some things you just have to see to believe.
Anyhow, the wedding was beautiful and I’m finally off the emotional rollercoaster that I’ve been stuck on.
Can I just tell you what a wonderful husband I have? Aric’s amazing in so many ways, but I’m always blown away by the way he steps in and takes over the “mommy” role when I need to step away…and does it like it ain’t no thang. Some people wouldn’t think that that would be a big deal…but it totally is! Heck, there are times when I feel overwhelmed by the kiddies and I’m the “mom”. 
Aric not only took care of the kids, but also shuttled Ashlyn to and from school, did laundry, oil-change for my car, cleaned out our home office, and took the kids out to play (Chuck E Cheese, visiting family, and Sue’s birthday party). Damn, that’s way more than what I usually do. 
Anyhow, everything I had stressed about was totally unnecessary. I worried more for the lil’ one than the big one. I feared that Summer might cry a lot, be resistent at bedtime, and generally drive Aric nutty (stuff that she usually does to me)….but I was told she didn’t do any of that. *thumbs up* 
I also heard that Ashlyn helped Aric out and kept the living room clean. *thumbs way up*:mrgreen: Hmmmm, why do they seem so much “easier” when I’m not around? 
Needless to say, our weekend was filled with lots of fun….and celebrations:
March 22nd, 2006 at 8:57 am
Your sister’s wedding was so beautiful- all 3 of you looked gorgeous! Congrats!
Aaww Aric is such a good hubby to you! Lucky!
March 22nd, 2006 at 12:43 pm
you all looked so gorgeous! giant kudos to aric! yes, why do they seem so much easier around daddy?
March 22nd, 2006 at 4:37 pm
I’m glad you went to your sis’s wedding. The three of you look gorgeous!
March 23rd, 2006 at 12:40 pm
great dress, peg
March 23rd, 2006 at 10:29 pm
OMG, that’s always the case with me too! jasper is ALL moody and fussy with me at home, i got out and come home to parkin telling me that he was the easiest breezy kid! wth? *hmoh*
i’m so glad that your trip went well. kudo again and again to you and your sister! *hugs*
March 28th, 2006 at 6:04 pm
hi there! glad you went to the wedding. those photos are fabulous! the other day i dropped Maiya off at childcare and went to my old job to do some volunteer work for 5 hours. i felt like i left my luggage at the airport! when i’m at work, i see her every 2 hours, and can sneak a peek thru the window thruout the day.
March 28th, 2006 at 6:06 pm
i once found out that my cousin got married. what? i thought she was already married! come to find out, that she had ended the marriage, in order to marry her ex-husband’s son, her former stepson (who actually was her age). but, the good news is that she’s now happily married and in a loving relationship.