Ok, so maybe life's not that much slower here - I think it's just me.
Wow! I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted here! In my defense, we have had a lot going on.
For instance... We were displaced from our home for almost a week due to air conditioner problems. As if losing your a/c isn't bad enough at the end of July/first of August, trust me - it can (and did) get worse. Oh, did I mention this was during a string of 95-102 degree days??? It started that we just needed a part replaced. Until, of course, they found that the new part wouldn't fit on the old equipment due to something stripped, something rusted, etc, etc, etc. I learned more about air handlers than I cared to. Particularly how expensive they are, and that what went into a small space a number of years ago may not necessarily come back out the same way. English translation: The old air handler is stuck in the attic!
Through all of this, though, I can't thank my daughter, Elisa, enough. It was because of her that we had a comfortable, air-conditioned, hospitable place to stay. We were merely inconvenienced - not miserable in the sweltering heat. If we didn't know better we could almost convince ourselves we were on vacation. Elisa, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
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We've had a few occasions to see Kaitlyn during the last few weeks. She's so beautiful and sweet. She needs to gain a little weight, though. She was at the doctor today and needs to go back for a re-check next week.
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We're anxiously counting down the weeks to Zachary's due date. As expected, Elisa is big, feeling bigger, heavy, hot all the time, and wondering what happened to her feet! I nag her to slow down a little and get more rest, but it's hard for her. Like the rest of us, she keeps a pretty full plate.
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Great News! Darrell found out today that he was accepted at FAU (Florida Atlantic University). The only problem is that now he doesn't want to go there. We're anxiously waiting to hear from USC Upstate. Assuming he gets in there, he'll be home this year. If not, Florida is a probability. I'm not sure about FAU, but USCU starts on the 21st of August!
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During our quasi-vacation, I did get a good start on my lesson-planning duties for the coming school year. I think it's going to be a great year. Just don't ask Christopher about his English course - I don't think he'll be thrilled with it. He should love his Math and Spelling. The rest should be fairly middle-of-the-road as far as a love it-like-it-dislike it-hate it measurement. Abbey loves most of her school subjects. They're particularly looking forward to co-op (music, art, and Spanish), and homeschool choir.
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That's about all for now. I'm not feeling very creative and we've really just been taking care of day-to-day life things. Business is still fun and exciting (www.MaryKay.com/SWiren) , and, I've got a wonderful project in the works that I'll write about next time.
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I'll apologize in advance in case there's another long break in-between posts. We're just spending time with family. I'm very thankful that having a husband and 3 kids at home (7, 10, 18) is time consuming. Add to that my business, a toddler grandson, a newborn granddaughter, a daughter who just had a c-section, a daughter expecting her 1st child in a few weeks, a fast-approaching year of homeschooling 2 elementary-age kids, working with and advising a college student in changing schools, new kittens, an older kitten, a jealous cat, and a family vacation - and, well, some things just get left undone.
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Make some wonderful memories this weekend!
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