On Fridays I share things that made me happy from the week - a photo, a song, a quote, a beauty product, a recipe, a pair of cute shoes, etc. If it's a product, sometimes it's something I actually own and sometimes something I just saw online that gave me a smile. Sometimes it's serious and sometimes it's silly. I suppose I believe that God is in the simple details of life and yes, I can even find Him in a tube of lipstick.
Hello, everyone! Whew, Lawd, has it been a week in the baseball world. In the last several days I think baseball has taken up even more of my brain space than it usually does. And that, my friends, is sayin' something. This week was a DOOZY in Skinner World.
Of course, we loved watching the College World Series final and celebrated big when Tennessee won in a three game series that was FIRE, as the kids say. Then quicker than anyone could believe it, the whole college baseball world basically flipped the heck out when news came that Texas A&M's coach was coming to Austin to take over the Longhorns mere hours after the Aggies had returned from their historic run for the Championship in Omaha. This was my reaction which you might recall was the same reaction that I had when we beat Alabama in football. Absolute utter shock and awe with a side of cautious delight.
My family text chain blew up. The Twitter-verse went absolutely bananas. I locked into every sports radio show on the planet for about 24 hours and listened to every word of Coach Schloss's press conference in Austin. The truth is that I had some real conflicting feelings about the whole thing. I was thrilled to have such a skilled coach take over for my beloved Longhorns, but felt pretty icky about how it went down. As much as I joke about the rivalry with Texas A&M, I feel sick for the A&M players. What a gut punch to lose the coach who took you to the championship the day you get back. And to top it off to lose him to your rival school. It's heartbreaking and while I know that college baseball is a business, blah, blah, blah, it seems like the timing was as bad as it could be. At the same time, I'm pretty dang fired up about the future of my team. And also, I kinda have a bad taste in my mouth. And also, "TAKE US TO OMAHA, COACH!!"
What I'm saying is the amount of mental and emotional energy that I spent thinking about coaches, athletic directors, alumni boosters, and baseball players WHO I DO NOT KNOW IN REAL LIFE was perhaps unreasonable. Do I have a life?
So now, I will get back to my own business and concern myself with my own real life people. This week we get to fill up some of the rooms in the house that have been empty since Joe and Kyle moved away. Yesterday we added an extra baseball bro to the house for awhile. One of Drew's besties and former teammates, Ryan, arrived straight off the heels of his own trip to the College World Series as a pitcher for NC State. He'll be living with us for awhile while he trains here. When he got here, I asked about eleventy million questions about the CWS and immediately put the shirt he brought me from Omaha on right over what I was wearing. Bless his heart, I'm gonna wear the kid out in the first 24 hours.
Also, I am so excited because my dad is coming tomorrow to visit for a week and Joe and Kyle get to come home for the 4th.
Y'all, there will be three generations of testosterone running through this house. Not a girl to be seen for miles. This is the life I know. It's the one the Lord has given me and I love it so much it makes me weep and also makes me a little bit insane. So if you want to send me a scented candle, a chick flick recommendation and a glass of wine, it probably wouldn't hurt.
Here are some of my favorite things from this week.
1. It Wasn't Roaring, It was Weeping by Lisa Jo Baker
I have followed Lisa Jo Baker for years and have always enjoyed her writing. I just finished this memoir about her upbringing in South Africa during Apartheid, the loss of her mother to cancer and the complicated relationship she had with her father. I read parts of it and also listened on Audible. When I heard the last chapter last night, I had tears streaming down my face. This is a stunningly beautiful and heartbreaking story of reconciliation, forgiveness, family and redemption. I cannot recommend this book more highly.
2. Norwex Illuminating Oil
3. Ice Globe Rolling Facial Massagers
Ginger also introduced me to these rotating ice globe facial massagers, but Norwex doesn't carry them anymore so I hopped over to the trusty ol' Amazon. I found these things . I haven't ordered them yet, but as I'm sitting here watching the presidential debate, I'm wishing that I had one. You put them in the freezer and then roll the cooling globes over your face and neck. Apparently, they are great for reducing dark circles, depuffing and calming tension headaches that may or may not be caused when two jokers who are vying to run your country start arguing about who's a better golfer. Please excuse me while I ADD TO CART. I mean, I won the 50 yard dash at Field Day in the 3rd grade. I think I'll run for president. Help us, Jesus.
4. THE BEAR IS BACK!!!
Steve was out of town when they released Season 3 of The Bear so I was forbidden to start it yet. I saw this Yes, Chef hat the other day and it made me even more excited for the season to start. I cannot wait. I love that show so much and I'm terribly concerned about Carmie being stuck in the fridge. I'm so claustrophobic that I can barely think about it without needing a Xanax. Ritchie, GET HIM OUT!
5. The Boys of Summer
Theeey'rrrreeee back . . .welcome home, College boys.
Have a great weekend, friends and a very happy 4th of July. I gotta get to Costco and buy out the place.
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