Winding Down, Winding Up

Time flies - there are only 13 days of school left for the kids, and 15 days of work left for me. Between work committments and volunteer duties, the time is going to fly even faster. I really hope I can keep my wits about me, and I can tell you that I'm really going to appreciate this summer more than ever.

Great News! Austin was chosen by his music teacher to play the Star Spangled Banner solo for the Flag Day ceremonies at school on June 14. I'm so proud and excited for him! It's been hard to get him to practice. With all of the nice weather finally, he naturally wants to be outside with his friends. My dilemma is trying to finagle my way over to school that morning; I wouldn't miss his solo for anything. Which brings me to one of the things I hate about working again - that is, trying to figure out how to fit in all the things that really matter.

This has been an interesting year for me, trying to adjust to working after always having the freedom to participate in anything that my kids do. I love my job and I certainly have a wonderful schedule, but it still gets in the way sometimes. Even the little things, like making a homemade treat for the kids to take to school or for a volunteer meeting, have been replaced by a last minute dash to Walmart or Wegmans for something suitable. I realize more than ever that making something from scratch really isn't such a "little thing" after all, as it has been hard for me to let go of that part of myself. It just goes to show that time is a luxury that we all take for granted in one way or another.

Mike and I are busily planning our trip out west. We have made reservations for our 3 nights in Moab, but need to work on the other 14 nights of our trip. Before you know it we'll be leaving for Las Vegas! I still have to find a dress for Kelly and Jo's wedding! I've been internet searching and mapping the route, and we have the itinerary pretty much settled. We're flying back home out of San Francisco, which I'm excited to see. Mike wants the kids to see the ocean, and I think more likely, wants to give them thier first surfing lesson! We are all looking forward to a fun family time.