Outside my window... A beautiful sunny morning. It is supposed to go into the 80's today. We have had unsettled/rainy weather for the past several days. I like days like that so I will miss them. I am not a fan of hot weather.
I am thinking... about the week ahead. A lot of loose ends need to be tied up. We need to wrap up Jordan's school work for the *year* by the end of this week. His subscription to his science class (Plato) ends in August, but beyond the end of this week he will only be around here for a couple days here and there until mid-August, and so we have the entire second semester of lessons and activites for both Chemistry and Physical Science to cram in this week. yay......
I am thankful... For the beautiful bright greens of the leaves that seem to glow as they filter the sun from above. I am also thankful for all the yardwork that my husband and kids did over the weekend - the yard looks nice and ready for a week of play in the sunshine.
From the Learning Rooms... Lots and lots of science (yay), our last homeschool PE class is on Wednesday, and the End of Year Picnic & Field Day is on Thursday. Plus all of the regular stuff in-between everything else..
In the kitchen... A mess. Last night I made cupcakes for Rylan's make-up birthday dinner w/ family. Chocolate with vanilla icing and strawberries.
I am wearing... Knit skirt and shirt. My favorite kind of stuff to wear during the day. I need a ton more skirts. And shorts. Can you believe I have NO shorts anymore? The last pair I had wore out last summer, and I never replaced them.
I am creating... This week - nothing - there is no time... :(
I am going... today I am going to the store because we have nothing to eat for the week. Today is also our usual Park Day, but I am thinking we will skip it for today. We have so much to get done, and Jordan's schoolwork for this week is the priority. Late this afternoon I am picking up my race packet for the 5K I amrunning walking in, then Rylan, with hair and makeup done, has formal pictures for her tumbling class. All of the costumes for the Spring Recital came in last week, so this present week they are taking pictures of every class. Rylan will have formal pictures for her other two classes tomorrow. This evening was supposed to be a Mom's Night Out, but everybody is cancelling. I am feeling a bit let down - I had been looking forward to catching up with friends I have not seen in awhile. There is this tough dichotomy we all struggle with, finding that elusive balance between family obligations and the obligation to yourself to take care of you - how do you prioritize this? Thinking back to this blog post, it is a lot of mental food for thought.
I am wondering... About the two turtles I special-ordered for Rylan yesterday. They are to arrive on June 10th. It occurred to me, 0.9827349872 seconds after clicking the 'confirm order' button, that I have no idea if I will be getting two males, two females, or one of each?? This might be a good thing to know...
I am reading... Still finishing Parenting Beyond Belief, which is due back to the library tomorrow and I've already renewed it once.
In the garden... A very enthusiastic rhubarb plant that is going just a bit crazy...I need to make something with it this week - Rylan has been requesting a rhubarb crisp. We can have some for Tuesday Teatime!
I am hoping... That we get through this week in one piece, yet enjoy it, since Jordan will be leaving for most of the summer at the week's end.
I am looking forward to... Sunday evening. It is this huge mental thing for me just to get through this week, to see several obligations through to their end and then I can relax.
I am learning... About Southern Painted Turtles, acrylic adhesives, heat lamps and salmonella. I am also learning about France, as I trace my mom's journey along the Rhone river, where she is currently traveling aboard a river-cruise ship for a week. She toured about Lyon over the weekend, visiting a market and winery. So jealous... (Glad you are having fun, mom!!!! :)
I am hearing... Rylan making hot chocolate, Owen cracking a hard-boiled egg, the hum of the fish tank and birdies.
Around the house... Jordan and Colin are sleeping in (it is currently 8:46 a.m.). Today we begin combing through Jordan's packing list for SeaBase and combating the laundry pile(s).
I am pondering... turtle diets... it's a bit complicated!
One of my favorite things... early mornings - the birds and the quiet - with hot coffee. happy sigh.
A few plans for the rest of the week... makeup, fussy hair and pictures for today and tomorrow. Tomorrow night we have our last homeschool board meeting for the year, and this is also my last official duty. I am stepping away from the board and my duties that lie therein. It is a good feeling. The board is such a nice group of ladies - I'll probably still attend meetings next year, just for the camaraderie. We have the end-of-year picnic on Thursday - we are bringing water balloons. The weather looks like it will stay 85F and sunny through Thursday, so that will be perfect. The last time it got cold, and water balloons were not all that fun. I think the kids threw them at trees instead...lol. Friday will be a frenzied packing day for Jordan. He leaves for SeaBase at the crack of dawn on Sunday morning. Saturday is the day that I run (ahem) a 5K, and Rylan does a Kids' fun run. Neither of us kept up with our training schedule this month because we both got sick. We will be walking this week and maybe run a few short bits so that we can both run at least a little bit. Rylan has a total of nine fun runs throughout this summer, so pretty soon she will be able to run the whole mile. Before I got sick I was averaging 3 miles a day, walking a mile - mile and a half, and running the other bit. I'll have to start at "0" again... :/
Here is a picture for thought I am sharing...
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I am thinking... about the week ahead. A lot of loose ends need to be tied up. We need to wrap up Jordan's school work for the *year* by the end of this week. His subscription to his science class (Plato) ends in August, but beyond the end of this week he will only be around here for a couple days here and there until mid-August, and so we have the entire second semester of lessons and activites for both Chemistry and Physical Science to cram in this week. yay......
I am thankful... For the beautiful bright greens of the leaves that seem to glow as they filter the sun from above. I am also thankful for all the yardwork that my husband and kids did over the weekend - the yard looks nice and ready for a week of play in the sunshine.
From the Learning Rooms... Lots and lots of science (yay), our last homeschool PE class is on Wednesday, and the End of Year Picnic & Field Day is on Thursday. Plus all of the regular stuff in-between everything else..
In the kitchen... A mess. Last night I made cupcakes for Rylan's make-up birthday dinner w/ family. Chocolate with vanilla icing and strawberries.
I am wearing... Knit skirt and shirt. My favorite kind of stuff to wear during the day. I need a ton more skirts. And shorts. Can you believe I have NO shorts anymore? The last pair I had wore out last summer, and I never replaced them.
I am creating... This week - nothing - there is no time... :(
I am going... today I am going to the store because we have nothing to eat for the week. Today is also our usual Park Day, but I am thinking we will skip it for today. We have so much to get done, and Jordan's schoolwork for this week is the priority. Late this afternoon I am picking up my race packet for the 5K I am
I am wondering... About the two turtles I special-ordered for Rylan yesterday. They are to arrive on June 10th. It occurred to me, 0.9827349872 seconds after clicking the 'confirm order' button, that I have no idea if I will be getting two males, two females, or one of each?? This might be a good thing to know...
I am reading... Still finishing Parenting Beyond Belief, which is due back to the library tomorrow and I've already renewed it once.
In the garden... A very enthusiastic rhubarb plant that is going just a bit crazy...I need to make something with it this week - Rylan has been requesting a rhubarb crisp. We can have some for Tuesday Teatime!
I am hoping... That we get through this week in one piece, yet enjoy it, since Jordan will be leaving for most of the summer at the week's end.
I am looking forward to... Sunday evening. It is this huge mental thing for me just to get through this week, to see several obligations through to their end and then I can relax.
I am learning... About Southern Painted Turtles, acrylic adhesives, heat lamps and salmonella. I am also learning about France, as I trace my mom's journey along the Rhone river, where she is currently traveling aboard a river-cruise ship for a week. She toured about Lyon over the weekend, visiting a market and winery. So jealous... (Glad you are having fun, mom!!!! :)
I am hearing... Rylan making hot chocolate, Owen cracking a hard-boiled egg, the hum of the fish tank and birdies.
Around the house... Jordan and Colin are sleeping in (it is currently 8:46 a.m.). Today we begin combing through Jordan's packing list for SeaBase and combating the laundry pile(s).
I am pondering... turtle diets... it's a bit complicated!
One of my favorite things... early mornings - the birds and the quiet - with hot coffee. happy sigh.
A few plans for the rest of the week... makeup, fussy hair and pictures for today and tomorrow. Tomorrow night we have our last homeschool board meeting for the year, and this is also my last official duty. I am stepping away from the board and my duties that lie therein. It is a good feeling. The board is such a nice group of ladies - I'll probably still attend meetings next year, just for the camaraderie. We have the end-of-year picnic on Thursday - we are bringing water balloons. The weather looks like it will stay 85F and sunny through Thursday, so that will be perfect. The last time it got cold, and water balloons were not all that fun. I think the kids threw them at trees instead...lol. Friday will be a frenzied packing day for Jordan. He leaves for SeaBase at the crack of dawn on Sunday morning. Saturday is the day that I run (ahem) a 5K, and Rylan does a Kids' fun run. Neither of us kept up with our training schedule this month because we both got sick. We will be walking this week and maybe run a few short bits so that we can both run at least a little bit. Rylan has a total of nine fun runs throughout this summer, so pretty soon she will be able to run the whole mile. Before I got sick I was averaging 3 miles a day, walking a mile - mile and a half, and running the other bit. I'll have to start at "0" again... :/
Here is a picture for thought I am sharing...
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| Beaujolais Region, France Please insert me here...with a glass of something cold and fruity... (photo courtesy of my mom..of whom I did not ask permission, but I am sure she wouldn't mind) (Well...pretty sure...) |
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