It's almost the end of the school year. The end of 5am's, taxi service, sports activities this way and that, spreading myself too thin and being so busy I can't think straight. I am so looking forward to sleeping in ( 7am probably) and a less scheduled life including reading books from the library, swimming, camping, and vacation time. Ahhhh it's almost summer!
With two teenagers in high school and a daughter repeating an extra year of preschool ( she started a year early at 3 years old) it has been exceptionally busy this year. To top that off my husband, dr physicist laser boy (his official name in his mind), has been extraordinarily busy with marine systems and I became a cub scout leader in February. Not to mention all the teen dances including prom, all the awards nights end of school banquets and graduating from preschool. Albeit fun and adventurous it will be much deserved to play in the pool with my five year old and suntan with a book. I look forward to having time to do projects around the house, working on our yard ( when it's not 100% humidity), and taking the kids to the mall or a movie or whatever. Whatever we want.
I am truly thankful for this past year. Our family has accomplished a lot looking back and hope to have more time to accomplish more personal goals and spending more time together. I feel like I'm counting down the hours, not just the days, to the first day I get to sleep past 5 and have a day with nothing scheduled on the calendar. More ups than downs, and it's always awesome to watch your kids grow up and discover who they are and want they want to be in life. I know for our eldest daughter Brittany that has been a struggle this year. She established she wants to go to college but had a really hard time determining for what! It made her excited, scared, frustrated ( there were tears) but I think she has a handle on it now. So far..........hmmm.......I think she said nurse? At any rate I'm happy for her to be able to finish her senior year (2016) and take on life with a new found freedom. ( Please don't use your freedom to do something stupid it'll freak me out)
Our son really enjoyed his Freshman year at East High despite a rough start. He's ending on a high note ( so far finals are next week) playing his final volleyball tournament this past Saturday. He has discovered he really loves it and wants to keep playing over the summer to improve his skills so he can come back better and stronger for next year. I remember loving volleyball, now I just sit and cheer. I personally made it a goal to be at every single one of his games this season, encouraging my daughters to come and join in ( I think they missed only once or twice), it was really important to me that he have that support. Even Dad got in a few games, mostly varsity but still.
We are definitely counting down our vacation still, we desperately miss the Alberta Rocky Mountains and can't wait to get back to them ( mostly cause they smell good). It's becoming a bit of a challenge, having pets, to find people available to help us look after them but we're working on it hopefully no kitty hotels for us ( honestly Psycho will pitch an absolute fit). Since it'll be so hot by the time we leave we decided camping that time of year probably a bad thing ( I will melt like the wicked witch of the west it won't be pretty) although we really do love to camp so we're still debating bringing camping gear just in case. We can't wait! So excited!
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