Decatur, the boys, Becky’s house

It is always pleasant to be in Decatur and now that the tension is gone between me and my peer here who is in charge of this office it is even more enjoyable. Mama and I had a leisurely drive over. It seems to be a quick trip even though it is almost five hours each way. As we drove over yesterday the temperature went as high as 110 degrees. I would say “in the shade” but there is almost no shade available until you get close to Wichita Falls.


Mama is a little displaced today since there is not enough time to do any of the big things she would like to do; visit banks and see what they are like, look at other properties in the area, shop in Denton, etc. She will have to pick me up around 2 p.m. and it is already almost 10 a.m. So she is taking the morning off, reading her Bible and napping – at least that is what she is trying to do.

We had a slow and enjoyable evening last night. We ate dinner and went to Wal-Mart for some necessities. After that we went to tractor Supply and started looking at the book rack. We were there a while looking at some books we will need to study when we start raising animals on the farm. One book was specific to miniature animals – goats, pigs, cattle, horses, donkeys, lamas and dogs to name a few. It was interesting to read and even glancing through it gave us some good ideas. It made me feel good knowing how to show a woman a good time.

Becky called last night to tell us she and Charles were buying a house. I do not know the details but she is excited at the prospect. It sounds like a good move for them and I hope it works out well. At least it will fit their budget well.

Victoria is with the boys today. Chase is in the house but I do not think he will be much help. She is really good with the three of them. I think they will miss the extra cuddles and kisses without Mama there but for the day they should be good. Yesterday was the first time the boys had been with Mama since we went on vacation and Mama was a little worried about losing the routine.

She worried in vain. The boys were all delighted to see her and Victoria. Trace walked sleepily out of Victoria’s room (where he had been sleeping since being dropped off at 5:30 a.m.), hugged Mama and said, “I missed you Mama Kim.” It made her day.

The contents of the toy box were scattered around the room in short order and the letters on the fridge were rearranged as soon as breakfast was over. It was business as usual. The baby slept for four hours after his morning feeding. He loves our bed! It was a little hard for Mama to leave yesterday afternoon so we could come over here.

We will probably only see the farm in passing as we head home. Bummer!