Last week the girls and I went to see Rocknoceros at a park in McLean. It was our first Rockno-fest after a long dry spell and we invited all of Evie's classmates to enjoy the ever-fun party.
The girls were delighted to see Coach, Willie-Bob, and Boogie Bennie (who remembered Evie by NAME!)
Once we were rocking away in the hot sunshine, I spotted one of Evie's classmates and her mom.
It was a 90 degree day, we were out under a humid, blazing sun. Amazingly, this woman looked as cool and crisp as if she were in the no-window section of the West Building enjoying Matisse cut outs in a dim room. Her hair was billowing and she had this wonderful relaxed smile. We'll call her Momma Y for the sake of the conversation below."
Me (all dripping with sweat in t-shirt) "Hi Momma Y! You look great - I didn't think you were going to be able to make it today!"
Momma Y "I wasn't sure either"
Me " You look fabulous, so cool and relaxed."
Momma Y "Oh, we just got back last night from vacation."
Bingo. This is what I need to assume a cool relaxed demeanor!
Me "Where did you go?"
Momma Y "We went to the Bahamas, for the first part of the week we were in a secluded resort and then we switched over to Atlantis. It was a great time."
Me, thinking to how Evie never sleeps at all on the first night in a new place - this is not hyperbole. "How did the girls do on the trip?"
Momma Y "Oh, we left them at home with my parents and the nanny."
Thud. All color drained out of my face excepting the green as absolute envy washed over me.
Now I know what I need to do to look cool and relaxed on a 90 degree day. Who is coming to take care of the girls????
Any volunteers????
Any?????????
