Ok, this wasn't exactly what was supposed to happen today. I bought my dress for the summer happenings online, a month ago, spending way less than I was expecting. Then, I went to Kohl's and saw the Simply Vera sale.
The smocked dress looked like a mix of watercolor and pen-and-ink. The bold splash of orange and the strip of purple, the mix of structure and flow, reminded me of summer in France. I thought of the sun on my big glasses, sitting at cafés and watching the girls walk by in their slim bodies and flowing skirts.
I can't wait to be back. I pictured myself in my dress (before I caved in and made it my dress) walking me across the lawn in front of the Eiffel Tower, holding hands with my new husband speaking only French.
I was supposed to by shorts today. I was supposed to save my omeny and budget for the summer. Then Dad decided to let me out. Chloe found a frock that reminded me of a page from French cookbook. She looks adorable. Dad helped her out, so he decided to help me out too.
I still felt guilty when I swiped my debit card. It's hard for me to accept money help from my parents. Every month, I try to sneak money for my cell phone to my dad. Every month, he tries to fill my gas tank from the drive home.
I swiped my card and stuck the money Dad slipped me into the wedding jar. It's almost like I bought our wedding license instead. Almost. In a way. In any case, it makes me feel a bit better.
We're so close... to so many things.
"Soon." Joe says it's our mantra, and it's never felt more true than today.
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