Yesterday, around noon, I was sitting in my car after a morning as tediously horrible as any I have ever had. This morning had involved a trip to the godforsaken St. Paul police impound lot, which is located in down the most depressing, trash-strewn road imaginable. You drive past junkyards and heaps of dirt, and at the end is a hallway made of chain-link fencing, and you must walk this hallway on the way to the door, just to underscore the fact that yes, your car was towed, and it is ALL YOUR FAULT, because you suck at adulthood. Also, you look fat in those jeans. Whore.
Maybe I’m reading a little more into that fence hallway than is there, but I don’t think so.
Anyhow, I was in my car afterward feeling Beaten Down By The Man, when my cell phone rang and it was Scott, asking if I wanted to go to Iowa for the weekend.
“Yes,” I said, “Yes I do.” And three hours later we were on the road.
We’re here now, at my in-laws’ house, where Simone has just had her very first encounter with a kiddie pool:
More later.
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Doesn’t she just look luscious and childlike and happy? Iowa agrees with her! Have fun, Flotsam family!
That is the must precious picture.
She is so precious.
You so do not look fat in those jeans!!!
Simone has the coolest clothes. I love these swimmies.
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Aww, you deserve it after the horrible impound lot. And look how much fun Simone is having in that pool!
Huh. Who knew Iowa was such a promised land? Enjoy your weekend away, and I hope St. Paul gets its mouth washed out with soap while you are away.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Call me wind because I am asbloultey blown away.
Do you think they make that swimsuit in a size 14? So cute! I love Simone’s little squinchy face.
I once had a Chicago cop make a menacing move toward his piece and tell me to “watch it, lady” after asking him where my car was towed — from a place with no “no parking” signs. True story. Then we had to tell the people our VIN number to get our car back, but the VIN number was on the car — also in the car? Our insurance cards with the VIN number on them. It was like an Escher painting.
Anyway. Happy weekend to you all.
She looks so cute. Hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!
I adore this photo. That is pure summer right there!
it amazes me that it’s warm enough anywhere to sit in a pool or get squirted with a hose.
i ALMOST put the heat on today. apparently iowa is the place to go.
Oh wow, long time reader, first time poster, but those thighs just had to be commented upon. SO delicious!! Look at that glorious, squishy baby goodness!!
I heart impromptu road trips. My last major one:
Me: I want to go swimming.
Boyfriend At the Time: I know where there’s a pool.
Me: Where?
BAtT:At my parent’s house, in greater Sykesville, Maryland.
Me: Well let’s get on the road!
And about 16 hours later we got to swim in that pool–but we were a lot more tired and road weary than that cute baby in the picture seems to be.
Been reading for a few weeks and haven’t commented but you’ve got to know that is the MOST adorable picture. Makes the towing worthwhile I think!!
I got onto your site through miscarriage/infertility blogs and I’ve kept reading because I love your writing. Simone is so cute and I know that you’re thankful everyday to have her. xx
xx from Oz
Yes. Those. Thighs. :-)
Sorry about your horrible morning…and I’m sure you do not look fat in those jeans. Simone looks adorable in her suit!
cute!
you have no idea how very happy that cute picture of Simone makes me. Have a good visit and safe home.
ps just got all the pics back from last week when my husband’s cousins were visiting. And here I thought I was losing weight and looking better. HAHAHA! kill me now.
OH My!! That suit and face and those arms and legs – she’s so SOOOO cute!!
Sorry about your car – have a fun weekend!
Awww! I love her suit — it reminds me of watermelon – she is adoreable! Hope you have a fun weekend and it makes up for the car towing. You are so funny.
I just happened upon this site and I have to tell you that it is superior! I love it and will be coming back many times.
This is her cutest pic yet.
Simone is just heavenly! I find a nice G&T is called for after such a harrowing day.
I’ve had those days. I won’t go into specifics, because they’re THAT BAD. But I’ve had those days. At least you got your car back.
Love her little swimsuit.
Y’know, I am just so happy about that baby of yours. And what a CUTIE she is. /Fifi
Such cuteness. Is it the ruffle? The big, happy flowers? Or the delicious sweet plumpness? Couldn’t be more adorable — thanks for posting it.
Darling baby. And that has to be the cutest baby bathing suit ever.
AAAAH! Precious!