Well my life has recently been entirely consumed by taking care of little youngins. Whether it be my own siblings or the two cute little kids that I Nanny.
I feel like I've been pretty productive these past couple weeks though. I went on a play date/hike thing with my friend Jane and her kids at Huntley Meadows. That place is seriously so beautiful. It's a beautiful lake (really swamp) with a gorgeous forest leading up to it. And my favorite part is that it just kind of appears out of nowhere. It's surrounded by houses and building galore but when you're there all you can see is the nature. It's a cool place. If anyone ever wants to come visit I'll take you.
I cut up a watermelon which was devoured within the hour. Norman especially liked it.
And I had my weekly Sunday doodles. This one was my favorite of this particular Sunday's adventures. (I know I'm horrible for drawing during church)
More adventures with chilluns. The National Coast Guard was giving free tours on their Tall Ship that they train their recruits on. So that was pretty cool.
As a kid I thought it would be fun to be a pirate or a sailor and then I read about the rigorous physical exertion it takes to sail a ship and I gave up on that dream. I've always been lazy I guess.
I had an old lady ask if all the kids were mine. That was awkward. As it usually is. But do I look like I could have six kids? I've been told I look old for my age before but I don't look that old do I?! Anyway that was fun. I ran into some families from the ward and they all commented how brave I was on bringing so many kids with me. Sometimes I think about how it should be hard but it's just my everyday life. It really doesn't feel any different. If anything it's easier because it's not our full 9. Perks of growing up in an insanely large family. You all should consider doing it sometime. It's fun. ;)
More play dates at the park. Jane and Nora are besties and it's seriously the cutest thing in the world.
Then the weekend came and me and Townsend took a mini road trip down to VA Beach. That was amazing! We stayed with our good friends the Jones' in their awesome new house and just spent the weekend with them.
We went to the beach. Obvi. I think someday I want to live by the ocean. I've probably said that before but I don't care. I love it. It makes me happy. I've always lived by water and I can't imagine my life without it. Plus I'd get freaking tan and that's worth the skin cancer right?
While I was searching for parking at the beach we saw a parade of clowns and one of them tipped his hat at me. That was a new experience. I don't know how to feel about it. Townsend was like, "He was probably really cute under all that makeup." But guys he was in a clown costume. I feel like that's gotta tell you something about a person. Right?
After the beach we went to a youth dance. I "chaperoned" which was really weird. It turns out stake dances are SUPER awkward and I just never noticed. All those little munchkins just don't know what to do with themselves! Townsend got himself a flock of ladies by the end so that was fun to watch.
Sunday after first hour of church (and a little pokemoning) we headed back home. Townsend is a wimp and can't drive more than 1 1/2 hours before starting to feel sleepy. So I drove all the way there and most of the way back. Good times.
As soon as we got home I helped mom make cream puffs and then we went to my friend Jane's Great NOVA Bake Off. A spin off party of The Great British Bake Off if any of you people have seen that show. There was so many yummy desserts. I was in heaven! And guess what?! Me and mom got Star Baker! Meaning we won! (for those of you who have never seen the show) It was a really fun party and I got new books to read from the lovely hosts so that always adds to the excitement. Well for a nerd like me anyway.
Anyway that's been my life. Today I dropped Mom, Dad, and the babes off at the Airport. They're going to Costa Rica and I'm stuck being mom for 10 days. Joan-Claire even said, "Marley? When mom and dad leave will you be our new mother?" So yeah Mama Marley is here and it's gonna be a party! So watch out!
And last news of all I was told by both the Stake Pres. and the Bishop that my Mission Call has been sent so I should be getting it anytime this week! Crazy stuff man! I'm so nervous! I've been having the weirdest anxiety over it. And I'm not an anxious person. Anyway stay tuned! Hopefully it's I go somewhere awesome!
Till next time!
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