Summer is Here Kids! By Carmen Brown

Summer is back in full effect with 97 Degree weather to prove it! In the past I could have opened the windows and let the breeze flow through the house even in weather like this, but now 9 months pregnant that story has changed. Big Time! As soon as I walk in the door, I spread out on the sofa and bask in the glory of my AC (ha-ha) When I finally get out the door, it’s probably on the way to the pool. My new friend Candy at The Stratford at Hillcrest gave me a couple of pool passes for the summer. I could kiss her a hundred times for that! It has been my saving grace on days like this. Beach fever is in the air and everybody is ready to go. Usually by this time of year I have gone at least once, but I think it is better to stay closer to home where my doctors are for now. Myrtle Beach is wonderful, but I don’t want to deliver a baby there. Can you blame me? Anyway, there will be plenty of time to hit the coast later this summer, but meanwhile I have a job to do. Learn how to be a mommy, balance work and family and everything else in between! There is no manual that can prepare me for this, but I’m confident I will succeed. Also, I have a lot of support and love that will surround me those first couple of months. This summer will be great for Simon as well. You should be able to hear lots of different guests on the air while I’m out on maternity leave. I already know a couple of faces coming through, and trust me, they are crazy! I plan on taking leave 8 to 12 weeks, depending on how I feel about it after he is born. Get ready for a great summer and many surprises on The Wicker Show! Make it a good one J