Summer is here. Since my last post was Mother's Day and Father's Day is long gone...let's play catch up.
This poor blog has been largely ignored in the last while.
I jumped into May ---held my breath and let it out when the kids finished school.
I'd like to point out (for the memory books) that my kids had an extra long Last Day O' School since I forgot what time dismissal was and the poor souls waited 20 minutes for this lady to mozy in with the minivan.
They survived, but I was bummed.
I love that last day of school scene. Papers from somewhere mid year swirling around the halls, overflowing dumpsters and (dare I hope) recycle bins where all the year's hard work is laid to rest. I love the jubilant faces of the students as they slug that dirty backpack and smelly lunchbox over their shoulder one last time.
I see relief on the face of teachers that they survived or thrived another year. What is theirs for the taking is now respite, refreshment and renewal. ( for about 80 days ) But don't get me started on that. 'TIS TOO SHORT.
But, I missed it. Too late for pickup and 2 of my kids found other rides home. My eldest child waited patiently at the flagpole as I cruised into the drop off spot. My son who had just completed 6th grade, hopped in the van and shook his head with knowing. He knew I was late, he knew I was clueless, and he smiled anyway. Boy, did I grab hold of that. I don't know if that kind of grace comes regularly as a 6th grader turns 7th grader and beyond.
Insert Last Day Pic here:
Well, with the another Last Day and its story in the books I thought the easiest way to bring this bliggity blog up to speed is a photo dump. (thanks for new term, Jamie!)
And now, my lame attempt to record the doings from 2012 second quarter...
Naomi delights. She is now nearing 16 months and still refuses to walk...
or hold a sippy cup...
It's no big secret why :) Let's just day she likes to be pampered.
It's no big secret why :) Let's just day she likes to be pampered.
My search ended for the perfect dresser! Finally, a real home for our unmentionables!
Find the seller and professional painter : http://simpleredesign.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html.
A trip with Drew to the Michigan Historical Museum. Love Rosie the Riveter. Reminded me of this post over on Little Things. The resemblance is uncanny!
The 4th Grade Wax Museum. Drew, as Wilbur Wright of the Wright Brothers.
Yes, I was constructing that plane into the wee hours of the night...
the night before.
It's how we do.
Over the last 3 summers I have really, really taken an interest in gardening. This beauty was a sad, spent, little clearance plant last year for one dollar. I had to wait a year, but it was worth it.
That wrapped up the school year.
Little did I know I needed to take another huge breath and hold it until after the 4th of July, when things would once again calm.
Happy Summer!
More catch ups coming soon.
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