Gee, it’s been forever since I’ve posted anything. Sorry! I know I have a few faithful readers out there. Life has been crazy lately. Sammy and Pejo came back on Thursday, July 31st. They are planning to stay with us until Andy returns from Iraq in December. Having five kids hasn’t been too difficult, as they all play together really well. As I’ve said many times, those boys are just two peas in a pod! They can be a handful, though. Like yesterday when the girls’ had dentist appointments. I had to take everyone with me, and I thought we’d never get out of there. The receptionists probably collapsed in relief when we finally did leave. It’s a small waiting room and the boys really terrorized it.
The Friday morning after Sammy and Pejo arrived, I took all five kids and drove to Hot Springs, AR, to spend the weekend with my family. We had a really nice time. I missed a turn on the way there and drove a good 60 miles out of my way, but we eventually got there. Greg stayed home to work around the house and also covered my paper route for me while I was gone.
I’m working Friday afternoons in August in addition to my regular Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings. I’m glad the extra day isn’t a permanent addition, but I haven’t minded it like I thought I would. I like coming in at 1:00 instead of 9:00. I’m always in such a rush in the mornings!
School started back yesterday, the 13th. All three girls were really excited about going and each had a good first day. Makaley is in Kindergarten this year and doesn’t mind at all going all day. Susannah did not adjust to the all-day thing very well so I’m glad Makaley seems fine with it. Susannah is in 2nd grade and her teacher is her 1st grade teacher’s mother. I thought that was pretty neat. Sammy is in 4th grade (wow, that sounds so grown up!) this year. She will turn nine on the 22nd of this month. I don’t know if I can accept that.
Next week Greg has yet another business trip, this time to Massachusetts. We won’t get to tag along on this one, but I am really excited because my grandparents are planning to come stay with us while he’s gone. I needed someone to be here so that I don’t have to take all the kiddos with me on my paper route each night, and they volunteered! It’ll be awesome to have them here, and they will enjoy getting to spend time with their five “great-grands.” Hopefully they will still be sane when they head back home … J
I have really gotten into listening to books on CD or tape lately. I listen to them mainly while doing my paper route, and I think I’m addicted! The other night I was in between books and felt rather lonely driving around with just the radio on!
Well, I had better end this update and get home from work. Happy Thursday!
