It is a miracle here at our house - something that has happened rarely (so it seems) this summer. All 5 of us are home today! Yes, I said 5 - Mocha counts - even she has had the a long day away this summer for veterinary reasons.
M returned home from her missions trip late last night. Though exhausted, we did get a few stories from her. We were also given strict orders not to wake her up this morning until she got up on her own. We had the last laugh there - her body has gotten used to getting up earlier so this morning she was up before ME! Now she says that to continue resting her body, she is calling for a movie day on the couch.
G came home from a sleep-over at 7:30am this morning - something about a dentist appointment that had been forgotten. He didn't seem to mind, spent some time with big sis watching a movie (he does miss her when she is gone) and is now outside playing. What he doesn't realize is that he will be early today because he has to finish packing. He leaves tomorrow for a week at camp.
Pat and I are here too. A few errands to run, but otherwise, not much on the official agenda. Probably mowing, groceries, bills, herding kids and dog, etc. Notice that house cleaning didn't make the list - we have actually been keeping up on that task and so there isn't any BIG need to pick up after a week or three of being lazy.
Once I get everyone in the same room today, I am hoping to gather some pictures to update this blog. M has had her hair cut recently, Mocha too and Pat is off currently doing that same thing. As for G - he is just GROWING! Me, well, someone thought I had looked like I was shrinking, but I will probably be behind the camera - HAH!
26 July 2008
14 July 2008
Time Flies - summer 1/2 gone...
As I get older it seems that time goes by faster and faster. Add to that some physical pains because I am out of shape and you get the picture of how I am feeling this morning.
We had a lovely family day yesterday. Church & then a family trip to the Elm Creek Park Reserve for the annual church picnic. Here is where I made a miscalculation. Father/son chose to ride bikes. DD is a roller-blader. Didn't want her to be the only one, so I chose blades as well. Things I learned:
1. To be a competent blader - you should do it more than once a year.
2. At my age, starting with a hilly, branch strewn path more than 3 miles long (1 way) is way too much.
3. In addition, because I am no longer a competent blader, tricks or 'fancy' moves are not advised (i.e. stepping of a curb while still rolling). This leads to falling.
4. Finally, stopping can often be considered a ‘fancy’ trick.
Other than the transportation method chosen, the picnic was great! I watched family friends dd's baptized and 3 gals I know well from the jr. high program baptized as well. Thankfully, the evening consisted of sitting (key component), watching a movie and knitting - RELAXING!
We are keeping very busy. Both kids are in soccer and they both have games on Monday/Wednesday nights (different parks). This is how mom's become logistics experts. Seems as though the kids have been competing for latest sleep-in time. Unbelievably enough, the night-owl mom (who used to love to sleep til noon) is the first one up. Of course I do have a little help - Mocha (large dog) like to jump on me if she has not been fed by 8:30am. This helps me have a bit of time to myself - bible study, job hunting work, etc. I am officially no longer employed at Medtronic. The hunt begins. DH is busy in his program 4 nights a week (again with the logistics) + homework. The kids don't seem to be suffering too much with mom's idea of dinner, but they do appreciate when he is home to cook.
Well, signing off, they may be getting up soon! HAPPY SUMMER!
We had a lovely family day yesterday. Church & then a family trip to the Elm Creek Park Reserve for the annual church picnic. Here is where I made a miscalculation. Father/son chose to ride bikes. DD is a roller-blader. Didn't want her to be the only one, so I chose blades as well. Things I learned:
1. To be a competent blader - you should do it more than once a year.
2. At my age, starting with a hilly, branch strewn path more than 3 miles long (1 way) is way too much.
3. In addition, because I am no longer a competent blader, tricks or 'fancy' moves are not advised (i.e. stepping of a curb while still rolling). This leads to falling.
4. Finally, stopping can often be considered a ‘fancy’ trick.
Other than the transportation method chosen, the picnic was great! I watched family friends dd's baptized and 3 gals I know well from the jr. high program baptized as well. Thankfully, the evening consisted of sitting (key component), watching a movie and knitting - RELAXING!
We are keeping very busy. Both kids are in soccer and they both have games on Monday/Wednesday nights (different parks). This is how mom's become logistics experts. Seems as though the kids have been competing for latest sleep-in time. Unbelievably enough, the night-owl mom (who used to love to sleep til noon) is the first one up. Of course I do have a little help - Mocha (large dog) like to jump on me if she has not been fed by 8:30am. This helps me have a bit of time to myself - bible study, job hunting work, etc. I am officially no longer employed at Medtronic. The hunt begins. DH is busy in his program 4 nights a week (again with the logistics) + homework. The kids don't seem to be suffering too much with mom's idea of dinner, but they do appreciate when he is home to cook.
Well, signing off, they may be getting up soon! HAPPY SUMMER!
23 June 2008
21 June 2008
Happy Birthday Gunnar!
I now have both children in double digits - where has time gone? They grow so fast!
Well I am learning that if I am home, they will need rides! I have spent more time in my car & put on more miles than when I was working and commuting all the way across town! Fencing camp was pretty cool - there is so much more to the whole sport than I would have guessed. Since school let out on June 10th, my running has been wild and the kids busy. The kids and I have been north to the camper for a downright lazy few days. Then in just one week dd has been to a local beach with friends, Valleyfair with church, pool party/sleep over, afternoon with Mama for manicure and pedicure and leaves tomorrow for adventure camp where she will spend a week in the Boundary Waters. As for the birthday boy, even while fighting a sinus infection, he has had a week of fencing camp (3.5 hours each morning), soccer practices started, a sleep over and play dates galore. Both of them are also starting an online class learning PSP. Wish I had they're energy!
Today we will be having some family birthday fun - hopefully relaxing as well. Mocha was spayed yesterday, so she has to stay low key. Tomorrow is the lovely 6 hours of driving to drop dd off at camp - not as bad as it sounds, it is the one time of year I get to have a long conversation with a dear friend.
Summer has finally begun here - I had to break out the sunscreen! And of course with summer comes bugs! YUCK! I have aphids in my gardens and ants in my lawn - bug patrol starts today.
My job search has not really begun yet - but next week I start. As far as health insurance, well I am appealing the decision, but they won't get back to us for 30 days. In the mean time we are trying a different program - praying that it works.
Well I am learning that if I am home, they will need rides! I have spent more time in my car & put on more miles than when I was working and commuting all the way across town! Fencing camp was pretty cool - there is so much more to the whole sport than I would have guessed. Since school let out on June 10th, my running has been wild and the kids busy. The kids and I have been north to the camper for a downright lazy few days. Then in just one week dd has been to a local beach with friends, Valleyfair with church, pool party/sleep over, afternoon with Mama for manicure and pedicure and leaves tomorrow for adventure camp where she will spend a week in the Boundary Waters. As for the birthday boy, even while fighting a sinus infection, he has had a week of fencing camp (3.5 hours each morning), soccer practices started, a sleep over and play dates galore. Both of them are also starting an online class learning PSP. Wish I had they're energy!
Today we will be having some family birthday fun - hopefully relaxing as well. Mocha was spayed yesterday, so she has to stay low key. Tomorrow is the lovely 6 hours of driving to drop dd off at camp - not as bad as it sounds, it is the one time of year I get to have a long conversation with a dear friend.
Summer has finally begun here - I had to break out the sunscreen! And of course with summer comes bugs! YUCK! I have aphids in my gardens and ants in my lawn - bug patrol starts today.
My job search has not really begun yet - but next week I start. As far as health insurance, well I am appealing the decision, but they won't get back to us for 30 days. In the mean time we are trying a different program - praying that it works.
11 June 2008
Wasn't it raining for my last post?
Well, I think here in MN, the weather thinks that it is still April.
I have found a new soapbox to jump on - Medical Insurance Companies! I am learning just how totally profit centered they are and how dangerous this can be to everyone! I am learning that to receive certain types of benefits you have to be desperate - possibly even jailed. I gave a few people at the insurance company an earful. So, back to square one with NO progress and less hope. Praying for bottom to be hit ASAP so we can all move forward.
Kids finished school yesterday. We are going north tomorrow for R & R. Weirdly enough, the kids don't even want to bring friends - just relax with Mom. We are returning on Saturday, I hope to be home in time to join the World Wide Knit In Public group at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove. This also gives me a great excuse to skip the Sunday traffic back to the cities.
Next week will be an exciting first for my ds - fencing lessons! I think watching will be pretty cool too - plus because of the distance I will have to sit there during the class and knit - bummer ;)
I have found a new soapbox to jump on - Medical Insurance Companies! I am learning just how totally profit centered they are and how dangerous this can be to everyone! I am learning that to receive certain types of benefits you have to be desperate - possibly even jailed. I gave a few people at the insurance company an earful. So, back to square one with NO progress and less hope. Praying for bottom to be hit ASAP so we can all move forward.
Kids finished school yesterday. We are going north tomorrow for R & R. Weirdly enough, the kids don't even want to bring friends - just relax with Mom. We are returning on Saturday, I hope to be home in time to join the World Wide Knit In Public group at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove. This also gives me a great excuse to skip the Sunday traffic back to the cities.
Next week will be an exciting first for my ds - fencing lessons! I think watching will be pretty cool too - plus because of the distance I will have to sit there during the class and knit - bummer ;)
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