Wait, it's summertime already...???

My word, this year has crawled and flown by at the same time! When I think about it in terms of not being at school, time has draaaaaaaagged. When I think about it in months, we're already halfway through the year of 2012!!! In two and a half weeks we'll be 6 months away from CHRISTMAS!
(Notice: Please don't think I'm counting down, it's my co-worker who makes me constantly aware as to how far away Christmas is. Thank you.)
And wow, I've had quite the week this past week, and I'm gonna sit down and write about it RIGHT NOW!
So the previous week to this one a few things happened that kinda shook up my world. First: my second favorite sister (yes, I play favorites), Claire, has had a lot of tests and scans and exams run on her lately because something isn't right in her brain/spinal area. We FINALLY found out what it was! Lyme disease! From a deer tick that bit her.. who knows how many months ago. So no, it wasn't spinal fluid infection or a brain tumor or swollen muscles in her eyes, it was side effects to lyme disease! Like, that's not a good thing, but it's a great thing compared to all of the first possibilities we came across! Also, a few days ago we found out she had mono on top of that; the side effects that involve the exhaustion, aches and sore muscles all over, and bad headaches are all from mono. Bless her heart she's only 11! I don't know why Satan is attacking the crap out of her, but she's never been more prayed over in our family or in our church so the healing WILL come.
Secondly, this past weekend the middle 5 sibs were at camp, the younger 3 were at grandparents, and my parents were in Florida for a conference. So who had the whole house to herself from Thursday to Sunday?
THIS GIRL!!!
Too bad I'm too lazy and a goody-two-shoes to throw a house party... or something wild like that ;P
It was fun though! Thursday I stayed out with a friend, purposely pretty late so I wouldn't have to be alone for TOO long by myself, (we also went to the shooting range and let's just say.. I own face).
Friday, right after work, I went to pick up the 3 little ones from Mawmaw and Pawpaw's house, which, I love going over there. Millington, in some parts, is just peaceful to me.. Mmm =) and I spent way too much of my childhood there so it's like home! I brought them home with me, and we hit up sonic for dinner and a redbox (best big sister? Oh yes). Saturday a nice lazy day for all of us, which was soo needed! But I did surprise them by taking them to go see a movie (Mirror Mirror) and I taught them the importance of sneaking snacks into the movie theater! I would consider myself a complete pro though, because mama was able to sneak sushi in there. Oh yes.
Whilst on this fun adventure though, no matter where we went or who we saw, I was CONSTANTLY being mistaken for a single mom of 3! It was a fun game to play with them, don't get me wrong, but COME ON PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, I took them to their final destination that night so I got the house to myself again, plus Erin and Justin: great friends who introduce great tv shows and movies to myself being time consumed and in the dark about a lot of shows and films.
Sunday I went to Fellowship again... I like that place. It's so full of difference. From the way they worship to the preaching style to the kind of people in there, it just makes me feel at home! Hit up a restaurant called Chipotle afterwards and I don't get why people don't believe me when I say I'm going to eat everything I order.. even if it is a huge burrito stuffed with pork, chicken, beans, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and salsa. Whatever. Sunday night was spend napping, redbox-ing Footloose (cute cuuuuute) and eating Chinese takeout! I legit felt like one of those single girls you see in movies, rockin' out to music with herself on a Friday night with takeout and a movie. And I was completely fine with it 8-D
That night though, the storm was AWFUL! I got kinda freaked out and it's in moments like those I praise Jehovah for non-weird/nice/supportive/understanding/non-creepy neighbors who invited me over to spend the night with their 3 daughters and granddaughter! I don't know if ya'll know this about me, but thunderstorms kind of freak me out. Always have. I used to race down the hall to mom and dad's room as soon as I saw the first strike of lightning or heard the first boom of thunder. I don't that anymore, duh, but they definitely keep me awake and knot my stomach up.
Monday: just for your entertainment, I got all ready for work in my rain boots and skinny jeans and big tshirt, and as I'm bending underneath the garage to get my dogs food, I hear a horrific ripping sound! I turn around only to see my pants SPLIT right down the back! I was mortified!!!! Praise the Lamb that my neighbors had already left on both sides of my house, and no one was home! Haven't told many people that, and I still probably shouldn't be embarrassed cause nobody saw it, but I still can't completely laugh about it yet.

Anyway, I've run out of things to say... for now. Until we meet again :)