Dear Friends and Family,
It's almost my birthday which means it's almost September which means it's almost the start of school. And, before I know it, it'll be time to think of Halloween costumes, go shopping for turkey, figure out Christmas plans, and ring in the New Year. Yep. That's how I know another year has flown by because it's almost my birthday.
Where did this summer go? Well, it started with a bruiser of a weekend that included reunion for Mr. mouse and a recital for P and some high stress in coordinating the weekend. Then, there was a flurry of camps which involved new friends and new routines every week it seemed. Next year I think we'll aim for more continuity. And, before you knew it summer camp was over. My mom flew out last week and spent some time with P. And, we've got plans with my sister next week. Mr. mouse has a trip. We may or may not follow.
We got an iPad for P although it's officially for the family because the Kindle was on its last legs and she learned so much in technology camp we didn't want it to stop because we weren't willing to invest in an iPad. We traveled and got to see Niagara Falls, Cave of the Mounds, and all things Lincoln since we skipped on dance classes this summer.
We tried to figure out P's eczema and made some progress. I think the initial breaks in the skin come from abrasion, either playing in the park or on the beach. Then, if we get chlorine in it it gets worse. So we didn't spend a lot of time at the parks or the pool this summer. Instead we played Guess Who Star Wars Edition at the library, did jigsaw puzzles and read at Barnes and Noble.
P figured out the monkey bars. P got three wiggly teeth.
I put my work on hold. I got a Fitbit. I walked a ton and then lost a little motivation. I restarted Weight Watchers, lost 15 pounds and stopped tracking. I've maintained my weight loss but haven't lost any more since I stopped tracking. I planned our trip to Disney. I planned a road trip I plan on taking next spring with a girlfriend.
Mr. mouse got a new job at the same company. He had to deal with a hot water heater replacement.
Oh, and we've been growing peppers on the roof. That's our summer.
Cheers!
mouse
It's almost my birthday which means it's almost September which means it's almost the start of school. And, before I know it, it'll be time to think of Halloween costumes, go shopping for turkey, figure out Christmas plans, and ring in the New Year. Yep. That's how I know another year has flown by because it's almost my birthday.
Where did this summer go? Well, it started with a bruiser of a weekend that included reunion for Mr. mouse and a recital for P and some high stress in coordinating the weekend. Then, there was a flurry of camps which involved new friends and new routines every week it seemed. Next year I think we'll aim for more continuity. And, before you knew it summer camp was over. My mom flew out last week and spent some time with P. And, we've got plans with my sister next week. Mr. mouse has a trip. We may or may not follow.
We got an iPad for P although it's officially for the family because the Kindle was on its last legs and she learned so much in technology camp we didn't want it to stop because we weren't willing to invest in an iPad. We traveled and got to see Niagara Falls, Cave of the Mounds, and all things Lincoln since we skipped on dance classes this summer.
We tried to figure out P's eczema and made some progress. I think the initial breaks in the skin come from abrasion, either playing in the park or on the beach. Then, if we get chlorine in it it gets worse. So we didn't spend a lot of time at the parks or the pool this summer. Instead we played Guess Who Star Wars Edition at the library, did jigsaw puzzles and read at Barnes and Noble.
P figured out the monkey bars. P got three wiggly teeth.
I put my work on hold. I got a Fitbit. I walked a ton and then lost a little motivation. I restarted Weight Watchers, lost 15 pounds and stopped tracking. I've maintained my weight loss but haven't lost any more since I stopped tracking. I planned our trip to Disney. I planned a road trip I plan on taking next spring with a girlfriend.
Mr. mouse got a new job at the same company. He had to deal with a hot water heater replacement.
Oh, and we've been growing peppers on the roof. That's our summer.
Cheers!
mouse
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