With 3 weeks of summer left, we are trying to squeeze every bit of fun that there is to be had. Today we are hanging out at home with a friend. There is a big thunderstorm going on, so this blog entry may end up getting lost to mother nature. And then I will have to entertain 3 boys with no power. We are dog-sitting little Dexter while our friends the Reeds are off to New York City for a few days. We seem to be attached at the hip since they left this morning, or should I say ankle? He's a dachshund so he can't reach my hip.
Last weekend we ended up not going to Moira because of health complications with my aunt and my parents needing to concentrate on that. I think we'll try again next weekend, or at least just me because I'm getting a little homesick. So we did a lot of day trips that were fun for the kids. Last Friday, we went to Natural Stone Bridge and Caves in Pottersville, NY. It's a little walk that includes going over a large, natural stone bridge with a river that runs underground under it. There are several caves to explore and rock formations. The boys loved it. Last Saturday we went to Great Escape at night because the boys wanted to see it with the lights. That was hot and stinky, but of course a blast for them. And Sunday we took Chris' mom to an outdoor concert of Hair of the Dog (local Irish group). So all these day trips really make me appreciate where we live and all the fun things there are to do within an hour away.
This weekend we are supposed to go to a cookout at a friend's camp on Sacandaga Lake, though I'm wondering if the weather will permit it. And Sunday we are having friends for dinner. I feel like we've really paid attention to our friendships this summer. We've reconnected with college and high school friends, and made time to see all of our local friends too. It's what summer is all about...being with family and friends.
So school is right around the corner, and I think I'm beginning to look forward to it (though I would love to get one more camping trip in!). We got all of our school supplies and finished most of the summer work that needed to get done. The boys could use some sneakers and clothes, but I think I might wait until later September when fall stuff goes on sale. I'm hoping the summer weather is going to last longer since it got a late start, so they won't need long sleeved stuff for a while yet, or at least I hope! A lot of people are asking me what I'm going to do now that both kids are in school all day. As if being home isn't work enough! Chris says I should tell them I'm going to start growing pot! But I guess there is a curiousity to what stay-at-home moms do when working moms seem to get it all done while maintaining an outside job. Well, I like to think I do work but don't get paid. I will most likely spend 3 or 4 days volunteering at different places and spend the other 2 doing chores and errands. I'll get all that stuff done during the day so I can focus on helping the kids with their stuff when they are home. I think Chris and I really feel a peace in our family living this way, keeping it simple.
So that's what's new in a nutshell. Also August 19th was our Gotcha Day--celebrating 6 years that our family was made complete with Thomas! Well, we haven't actually celebrated yet but hope to this weekend. The boys want to go to a McDonald's Playstation and get the new Lego racers. Sounds simple to me!
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