Summertime Blues

So Summertime is half over. It really bums me out. I have been working all summer and I need a break.

My summer blues began two days ago, I was at work (of course), I heard someone mention that it was raining outside. It was 8:00, I was off at 9:00. I had to hurry! There is nothing better then a heavy, summer, rainstorm. I started cleaning and finished at about 9:15 (which was okay, because I always get to work 15 minutes late). All I had left was my garbage. I had to take it through produce and dump it. I made a mad dash and was on my way back in record time. Just as I was almost in the clear, I hear, "excuse me". I gritted my teeth and turned around "do you work in the meat department?" She needed some sausage, it was on sale and the shelf was empty. On my way to the freezer, to get more, I get interrupted by a man that was looking for coffee cups (the one item in the store that I can't find). I'm sure you get the picture. To make a long story short, I ran out of the store at 9:40. The rain was gone. Jason had to work at 10:00. It takes me 10 minutes to get home, at least. It takes Jason 10 minutes to get to work. I was racing the clock.

About, two miles into my ride home, I started to relax. It was then that I noticed the smell. I took a deep breath. How could you not love the smell right after it rains. I instantly became happier. Now, this didn't get me off the hook with Jason, of course. But, he always forgives, eventually.

I just need a break. I know that Michigan is only a month away. (YEAH!) and when it gets here it means summer is almost over. I am going to commit myself to trying to enjoy all of the non-work summer moments I have left. Here are a few of my favorite summer snapshots so far.

Meet the Monkeys

For my first blog ever I decided to just get it out of my system and let the proud mommy in me take over. I am still constantly amazed that these two sweet, wonderful little boys are mine. For all of you who are reading this blog (probably just you, Cass). I assume that you know Jason and myself but, maybe I can share something new about Aidan and Ashton. So my first blog is dedicated to the boys and I promise that future blogs won't be so sappy.

Since the day the boys have come home from the hospital people have been asking us if they are identical. To which I respond, "Umm, are you looking at them?" (they have always looked so different) So for those of you out there that can't tell them apart, here are some of their many differences.

AIDAN COLE AVERY

Aidan is the first born (by one minute). I think that he would like to think that he is in control but, we all know that Ashton is the boss around here. Aidan has many nicknames, some of them are MayMay, Moosey, Aiya (his name for himself) and Ainan (Ashy's name for him). He is the most loving baby. He always lets mommy snuggle up to him and he never gets sick of it. I can kiss on him for long periods of time. I love that!

He loves his brother and daddy so much, he really loves to wrestle with them. He is very social and makes friends very easily.
Aidan is also very hot-tempered. He loves cars and he hates to share them. He also can throw a tantrum to rival the best tantrum throwers.

ASHTON JACE AVERY

Ashton is such a little sweet-heart. He is very nice and kind. He is a great sharer. He is daddy's little mini-me. Some of his numerous nicknames are...Ashy, Smooshie, Moosher, Mashey etc. He loves to give wugs (hugs). Even though he is so loving he is also very shy in public.

Ashy can be very strong willed. If he decides something there is no changing his mind. If he and Aidan have a disagreement he almost surely wins.

Both of my sweet potatoes are awesome they keep life exciting. And now I stop with the sappiness. I can't help but feel like I just wrote personal ads for my boys. Maybe I'll print this blog off so that in thirty years if I am trying to marry them off I'll be all prepared.

First blog ever, completed!