Jul. 21, 2008 - This Morning
After our trip to Colorado and the various activities the kids have been doing, this morning I woke up to find it finally feels like summer—half-way through! Days with lots to do, but not a time schedule. I’m looking forward to several weeks of this. Time to sit out in the sun and drink a smoothie, play a silly game of Candyland (apparently they’re never too old for it) and take a walk to the river, all things I got to do this morning. I’m thankful I get to stay home with my favorite people. As I was walking with Gabriel and Peace this morning, a lady came around corner with her dog, looked up at them, opened her arms wide, smiled and declared, “OH, BEAUTIFUL!”. Yes, they are….Of course this relaxing beautiful morning is interspersed with fights over whose turn it is in the shower, my feeling overwhelmed about how messy things are and how much I want to get done, and needing groceries…..such is being a mom.
Our travels were good. Scott’s grandma was in the hospital, so there was a lot going on with his family while we were there. Jessamyn assisted her acting teacher and Peace took a class at a summer camp program. I am taking a Pilates/Yoga class with the girls 2x a week, I was sure sore when it started last week and hope that means I will see some results as time goes on. We are planning a big birthday party for Jessamyn and preparing for her driver’s test. Gabriel is really into Lord of the Rings and working on computer programming right now. Peace meets every week with her dance group, and got to do a performance on Saturday at a local celebration. Gabriel and Jessamyn helped with an overnight karate camp and had a good time. Scott is still working a lot of hours but not like before. I am planning on getting some organizing done, as well as a couple creative projects—making a family scrapbook for our adoption application, and sewing a dress for each of the gilrs.
It’s been so fun to have new baby nephews—they are about three months and just so cute and smiley—I really love them and I’m proud of my sisters for being such good moms.
Comments
Jul. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Rebeca
Maybe I could hire one of your kids to come play Candyland with mine....
Jul. 21, 2008 - hi there
Posted by Sue
Hi Alyssa, Thanks for sending the link to your pictures. Your family is growing leaps and bounds and boy what cutie pies the newest members are.
Glad to hear your getting to relax somewhat this summer. I feel the same way about the late start to summer. I can't believe its almost half over...yikes.
Take care! Hope to see you and the family again soon:)
