Down time

We have been enjoying some much needed down time this week. I have my poison ivy rash under control but it still bugs me so I take Benadryl to control the itching. Plus I have special rash cream, and I used the Burt's Bees soap to get it to dry out. I have it on my back, chest, wrists, neck, and breasts. I will be as good as new for our trip to Mississippi next week. But for now I am feeling irritable and not like doing much.

I want to post so many things about our trip to Austin last week! But I don't know where to begin. For the most part it was a really good trip. We over did it a few times and Camden got very out of sorts which caused some uneasiness between a cousin, aunt and I. But I stood up for myself and my son. I am sure my relationship with her will suffer, but I feel I did the right thing in as nice of a way possible.

My family treated us to lots of good food, use of a pool key to a pool with gorgeous live oaks, got work done on my van by a friend of the family, went on the Zilker Zephyr mini train ride at Zilker Park (that's when Camden touched me with poison ivy hands) got our pic with a huge steer with horns, got to know my cousin's sweet Chinese wife a little, went to the Austin Zoo--which is unlike any zoo I have been to, and enjoyed the Austin scenery. The Austin Zoo was a hit to my kids. (The Austin Zoo is a rescue zoo and provides sanctuary to displaced animals from a variety of unfortunate and often neglectful situations. )

My sister is going to help me streak my hair tomorrow or Friday. I did a few strands and I am excited because I need a change! She likes the color too. I am a little sad that it is semi-permanent and will wash out by the end of August or sooner.

I need to go check on my kiddos. Smiles to all!