I don't know who is more excited about these last days of school - the kids or me! No other year has been more hectic, calendar busting, task list making, or busier than this without a break and I can truly say that I am so glad summer vacation is almost here. I am trying really hard to slow down and make the most of the next 10 weeks until school starts again ... but 10 weeks seems so short when spring weather hasn't even arrived yet!
Mac has 10 full weeks of summer camps - everything from Adventuring including Geocaching to Jump Rope Camp, Hip Hop Camp, Singing/Acting Camp, Karate Camp and Cheer Camp with some POM and swimming lessons sprinkled in there. Julian's summer will be at LFPM still, but he has graduated from Pre-school and is in the same class with the 5 year olds. He will have a good experience too with some time in Chelan with the grandparents and we have 2 weeks of camping vacation planned - Silverwood, ID and Cannon Beach, OR with a side trip to Ohanapecosh (Mt Rainier).
Still, I do wish that I had summer vacation too. 10 weeks of sun and fun, no responsibilities, being with friends and just goofing off sounds divine. My kids know they have it good ... Mac says all the time that she wants to stay a kid and that she doesn't want to grow up. I always wanted to grow up faster when I was young, but she knows she's lucky and that these are the good days.
And as usual, we really want to get outside more, get together with friends and just really chill out. Will this be the year we can do that? Will this be the year that I learn how to make a really mean Cosmo? Do I have it in me to keep the to do list at bay for 10 full weeks? How many laughs with friends can I get? We need to finish painting and re-doing the bedrooms on the main floor, but could that be the only project we do - and can we do it leisurely without pressure?!? We'll see I guess.
Here's to 10 weeks of trying to relax and have fun - maybe I can take a page from my kid's book, huh!
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Hi hon! Our break started 10 days ago, and I'm already sleeping later, having more fun with the girls--and yelling "Hurry up!" hardly at all. My big project that was supposed to begin next week was brought in-house (thank you, recession), so I am officially Not Working right now. My .02--you're either too busy (you) or not busy enough (me). Such is life. Take as much time as you can to enjoy your sweet kids, your fabulous husband, and summer weather--whenever it gets there... (p.s. can I go to Geocaching camp with Mac?)
Here you go: a shot of vodka (currant or Grey Goose l'Orange are nice), a splash of triple sec/Cointreau/GM, fresh lime and cranberry juice to taste. Cheers!
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