Except sleep, that is. I haven't been getting much sleep, and I can literally feel the tired ache in my bones. It's really not for any good reason - when left to my own devices, I am an unrepentant night owl. I've been averaging about 3.5 hours a night for the last five days or so, and it's caught up with me.
Which is not to say that I haven't accomplished anything during my late night prowling hours. For example, I snuck out into the still-hot air at 2:30am last night and went swimming in the blackness. The winds had picked up mightily and the huge oaks along the back property line were practically dancing from the force. I watched lightning flash in the far distance as I backstroked my way down the pool, and the water was every bit as super-heated as the air temperature. Such a change from the cold air of tonight!
I enjoyed the company of two wonderful friends today, Nicole and Tracey. Nicole and I love to try to muscle each other out of one another's kitchen, in an attempt to make the other person sit down and relax. I had to pick up the barbeque tongs and goose her to make her stop washing my dishes, but I guess she probably just enjoyed it. (One of the many, many reasons to love her.) We had happy conversation all day long and noshed on all kinds of tasty food, right up until we all had to part ways to catch the arrival of the school bus in the late afternoon. It was fantastic.
I've also been busy planning Xanthe's birthday party in July. For me, the planning of an event always starts with a seed of sorts, and in this case I knew it had to be the cake. To that end, I will be making this bit of fabulousness. My favorite part is that our guests will have no idea what lurks beneath all that gorgeous Swiss meringue buttercream until the cake is cut. I also intend to keep it a secret from Xanthe herself! I'm guessing I will have to make two cakes, due to the fact that we always like to include family and the other kids' friends. I'm tempted to buy another giant cooler so I can keep everything completely hidden while I construct all the layers. Beyond the cake, though, the party will be a straightforward backyard cookout and pool party.
Eug leaves for China and Australia on Monday, and I'm already wistful about him being gone for the rest of the month. Thankfully, I have a full dance card of friends to keep us occupied. I will be leaning heavily on my co-family (Team Sneacyk!) for their amazing companionship, I'm sure. Also, my beloved friend Maria is traveling up from Texas and is making special plans to spend time with us, and I think I might be able to lure Auntie Tracy and the kids to come down and stay with us for a few DAYS! I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch, but I will say that I am giddy at my prospects.
I hope the weekend brings you plentiful relaxation and contentment, friends.
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