48 miles to Austin…driving home from Corpus Christi. Our weekend was good and long but I am only slightly happy we are going home.
We began the weekend at our in-laws. Danny wasn’t feeling well and so it was pretty down. We had dinner with his family, hung out and chatted. They noticed Danny seemed tired or sad and asked if he was felling okay. He said he was fine and so later that night we watched the Soloist. It was an okay movie, sort of long with no real ending, but interesting. It shed light on people with mental disorders and what can and can’t be done for them. That night Danny and I talked and he seemed to feel better.

The next day, Danny slept in. He never sleeps in. I had time to chat with his parents about things that have been bothering me/us. I told them why Danny might be down. Danny is a very honest person and doesn’t throw feelings around often, if he says he is bummed, then it’s not to be taken lightly. His parents were understanding and his mother usually knows what to say (usually). Overall it felt good talking to them but I wondered if I should really divulge information like that. Perhaps some things in a marriage should be private, and not involve the parents.

That day Danny and his father went to Academy and then fishing. Danny’s mother had asked his dad to talk to him, so when the day was done I asked if they talked. Both are men of very few words. Apparently Danny’s dad said about one sentence about it and that was it. Typical men talk I guess. Either way, Danny had a good time fishing and was much happier. Spending the day with his dad, even if only light chatting was done, was a very good thing. Later that night Kelly, Danny and I went to Half-Priced Books and enjoyed their 20% off sale!

The next day Danny, his father and I went to the beach. They fished while I sun bathed, walked, played in the surf and read.

It was actually a really good day. It was perfect outside, even though it was raining not far off. The water at Padre Island was a blue green, rather than the dull brown it sometimes is. The waves weren’t too big or small, and the sky was a almost cloudy blue. Not cloudy in our area, but not so hot either, just right. It had rained the day before so even the sand was perfect between my toes. No jellies and just a little seaweed here or there. We just had a good time, but, Danny did get sun burned. Meh.

Afterwards we went to my families homes. The whirlwind began with a BBQ at Lisa’s house, then hanging at Andy’s. Isaiah got a new kitten and wanted to show her off. She is super cute and named “pulgies”. “Pulga” means “flea” in Spanish. “Pulgita” is the name for a “little flea”. “Pulgies” is like a slang term of endearment to an animal…no for real, it is! Also, my old cat named, Amidala was nicknamed “pulgitas”…he liked it and kept the name.

Sunday, we all ate lunch at Kiko’s and then headed to Barnes and Noble. Afterwards we sort of split up at Petsmart and Target. It ended with most of us coming home and napping. The evening wrapped up with eating left overs at Lisa’s.

Before we ate dinner I did get a message from a co-worker. Apparently another co-worker may have been fired. Tensions are high at the college and people are very unhappy with management. I must admit, I’m not a fan either and am wondering if I too should write a grievance letter. The conundrum I am having is that I really love it there. The teaching, the atmosphere, the students…all are great. What I don’t like is the whole “for profit” business. I’ll know more about the whole situation when I go to work tomorrow (or should I say later today).

Let’s see where we are on our trip home…ah, reaching the outskirts of Austin. I can see the city lights, especially the Frost Bank tower.

At least we feel rested and calm. Sometimes going to visit family can be stressful, and at times this weekend it was, but it was good and I am glad we went.