I know the feeling of yardin' up jeans with spandex, gasping to get them fastened, and finding the rest of my butt squashed out the top. Yeah, not life's most desirable experience. But at least you did get them up that far, and it's doable to be in them this summer. By the way, what are we referring to when we say "Summer?" I was thinking July, but did you have something else in mind?
I think once a month is a good idea. The elastic buttonhole loops in my shirt were 'dead,' I learned that elastic can 'die' even if not being worn. Anyway, point being that I have to fix it before I can take another picture with it.