Summer Boredom

Now that school is around the corner, I think the kids and I have both reached the summer boredom stage. Lots of lying around, cleaning up and for a little bit of excitement we go swimming. I can't seem to peel myself out of bed in the mornings and all day I feel as though I'm just dragging around. Blahhhh!!!

This week to spice things up I want to hold my own science and math camp at home here for the kids. This will surely be challenging for me as I will have to prepare before hand for all the different ages of the kids to be entertained. I am also going to have to go shopping for some needed materials. Overall, I'm going to aim for three days this week so stay tuned to see if we can turn these last few weeks of summer boredom into excited and funfilled days!

Long distance relationships

I don't have any idea how the time has flown by so fast, nor do I have any idea of how I've been meaning to blog all the important summer activities and just didn't make it. So much is happening with the kids, family and friends...this summer is sure to go down as a memorable one.

This year has been a year of change. Not as much for me as it has been for alot of my friends, but I am feeling the effects of their life changes in a major way. I have three dear friends that are relocating permenantly or temporarily. Either way, there is going to be distance between us for periods of time that I hadn't accounted for. The fact is however, that God has assigned them new tasks and while I will miss them, I know our relationships will endure the miles.

This is Fancy Nancy! My lovely friend that teaches me so much and is actually like my sister from another mother. We enjoyed some karoake at USPlay with more friends. Good times, we'll always be connected.

My sweet Rebecca! Another friend that is moving on. She is now in Philadelphia with a new job and new opportunities. I'm so excited for her and I can't wait to go and visit her there.

A most cherished longtime friend, Shawn (with newborn T.K.) is moving with her family to Florida. We have so much in common and have walked through so many things together, I can't believe she's leaving but I know that her family is going to be so blessed by this move.

So while I've been busy with the house and kids, I've also been very busy spending quality time with those I value so much. I know that with these friendships distance will only make the heart grow fonder!