I’m a jinx!
That’s according to more than one guy on the Wranglers’
team, but Michael advised me that Nora started that little rumor. I’m earning that title because the Wranglers
have gone from undefeated before I became Michael’s girlfriend – when Vanessa
was helping Nora to support their team – to losing two in a row since
then. I guess my priorities are messed
up because I didn’t show up to watch the game either; but I have to wonder if
Nora and the other girlfriends of players who were there think that their
boyfriends would be incapable of playing the sport without their support and
guidance.
If it helps some of the guys get past another close loss,
though, I’m willing to take the hit.
Other than when we were together for Tai Chi this morning, I
didn’t even get to see Michael until he finished work tonight and came over to
watch a movie with Rowen and me. He was
busy at the Inn and with his baseball game;
and I worked around the yard from right after breakfast until we stopped for a
quick dinner at six before needed to go to the park for the Fix-it Uppers
game. I took care of all of my usual
chores, and helped Dad with some work and cleaning in the storage barn; washed
all of the vehicles; and we also took care of a few minor repair jobs. Mom and Violet took care of the housework and
Ethan and Ehlana while Dad and I were busy outdoors; and we only visited with
them during our short morning, lunch, and afternoon breaks.
I wasn’t being accused of jinxing the Fix-it Uppers tonight,
but they lost their game to the Big Shots too.
Both the Wranglers and Fix-it Uppers had been the ‘away’ team for their
respective games, but while Michael’s team lost in the final inning; the Fix-it
Uppers had only been able to make up two of the four runs they’d been behind
going into the final inning. With and
eighteen-to-sixteen score, there was a lot of action during the game, and a lot
for us to cheer about too until the abrupt, double-play end. More wins this season would be nice; but our
team is still having fun playing together; and the co-ed division is just as
entertaining for the spectators as it is every year.
Alicia and Erin Green had come over to the park to meet up
with us near the end of the game; and they helped to get the kids they were
babysitting back to our house. We had a
comparatively small group, but they had two infants and four toddlers; so that
was more than enough to keep up with.
Rowen and I were glad that we didn’t have Patrick and Scott along too;
and let’s not discuss the jokes that were mostly directed my way during the
game suggesting that Michael, Tim, and Rebecca weren’t staying with us too
because Mom and Dad were worried about having my boyfriend stay overnight.
Rowen and I helped Alicia and Erin with Ethan, Ehlana,
Naomi, and Aiden while Mom and Dad got ready to go out; and Michael got here
just before they left for Sheldon’s with Uncle Adam and Aunt Leanne. He helped us with a lengthy bedtime routine
for the toddlers; and once they were tucked in for the night; Rowen, Michael,
and I came up to the lounge to watch a movie while Alicia and Erin took care of
Leah and Hailey.
Two out of three of us were tempted to vote for a chick
flick, but we opted for an alien action flick instead that was fairly terrible;
but fun to watch and laugh about for an hour and a half or so. Mandy cuddled with Rowen to make sure she
didn’t feel too uncomfortable hanging out with Michael and me, and though she
tried to skip the post-movie swim; we were able to talk her into doing that
too. By the time we’d finished playing
in the river, Michael really needed to get home; so our goodnight kiss and hug
was quick enough that Rowen didn’t even get the chance to go inside first and
give us some alone time.
I know you would have, Rowen, but we’re twelve; and there
doesn’t have to be fireworks every night before bedtime.
After coming inside, we checked in with Alicia and
Erin. There’d been some baby nap time
while we’d been watching the movie and swimming; but they were getting ready
for midnight feedings. They assured us
that they didn’t need help with Leah and Hailey; so we came up to my room and
got ready for bed. One bad movie was
enough, so we just climbed into bed with Mandy and have been playing on our
computers since then. Rowen had been
busy all day too between working at the computer store and doing some chores at
home, and we were both tired; but still needed some wind down and girl chat
time.
I’m again being reminded that our summer challenge isn’t
producing any results yet; and I’ve reminded Rowen again that she should be
more enthusiastic about us succeeding than she is about me losing the
challenge. We still have five weeks to
go; and I’m not at all worried.
That does remind me that we should spend a little extra time
getting ready for church in the morning.
I really enjoy the entertainment that goes along with seeing the boys –
including ‘Tommy’ – looking completely messed up when they see Rowen when she’s
dressed up. I’ll let you know how many
times ‘Tommy’ sneaks peeks at her during church and Sunday school in the next
journal update.
We’re also going to have four toddlers and two babies to
help with in the morning too, so I’d better put my computer away; and Rowen and
I really need to speed up our wind-down time so we can get some sleep.
Until next time, this is Magi Master Cassie Proctor; logging
out!
