month twelve - 192.5 Happy Birthday, America!

What an extraordinary holiday. As usual, we spent the day with my favorite in-laws, my husband's cousin, his wife and family. We ate too much, we drank too much and lit fireworks....too much! His wife (hub's cousin's) is so dear to me. One of VERY few of my in-laws that I like to spend time with.

Wehad a lot of fun. The kids frolicked and swam. The men smoked cigars and drank and the women giggled. And believe it or not, I didn't dump or have any (too) bad of a reaction to the Mojitos (YUM!!). In fact, I was taking it slow and taking baby sips. I got tipsy very fast, and tried very hard not to get stupid. But after dinner, in which I got VERY full, I finished the three hunks of watermelon that were marinading in my Mojito. THAT sent me over the edge and I had to retire to a bedroom and sleep it off. About an hour later, I woke up drooling on my hand and feeling a little better. I was able to wish her (cousin's wife) parents a Happy Fourth and a safe journey home. Earlier, her dad, after gushing how wonderful I looked, propositioned me! Said we should divorce our spouses and hook up. I asked if he had any money!! Apparently, I am third in line to be his "next wife" so I don't have much to worry about. Her (cousin's wife) brother was amazed by my new body and asked how long I have been working on it. I didn't share HOW I got my new self, but I just replied it had been about a year. He was completely dumfounded.

Last year......


THIS YEAR......