Week 2 Day 1

Mommy Summer Camp still going well! Worksheets and chores were done today with the added chore of feeding Phil, which didn't happen because they slept too late! I'm still getting the bulk of my work done from 5 to 8 am, which is fine with me. Treasure Box gifts have been selected and we are off for a walk to Walgreens for an afternoon treat. If the whole Summer is like this, it will be wonderful!

Day 2 of Summer Camp

The key is: be organized and turn off the television. Get the kid's Agenda items lined up, get your To Do list made and if the kids can be kept busy and bribed with Treasure Box, it is possible to get work done. At least for two days. I'm "off" now until Monday. The best thing I've done so far is turned off that stinking television. We are playing games and reading books instead. What a pleasure!

Mommy Summer Camp Day 1

My children were angels on Day 1 of Mommy Summer Camp. M had her worksheets, chore and reading done before 11:00. She helped B with his reading and they both did an excellent job. Treasure Box was a bummer because they both selected the squirt guns, which didn't work very well and they were done with them in about 10 minutes. Why do squirt guns never work?? Anyway, on to Day 2.

Importance of being SIX.

Today I dropped off ice cream treats for my son's kindergarten class. He came to the school office to get them from me proudly wearing his Birthday Crown. Nothing can top seeing him today in this crown, beaming as if there is nothing greater than being SIX. It is these moments that make me reflect. Reflecting about what is meaningful in life. From this day forward, I am simplifying my life. It started earlier in the year with making my car a no phone zone, and deciding not to purchase a smartphone. Today I ordered vegetable and herb seeds for a garden. Next, I will be eliminating Facebook from the things I spend my time on. Fresh air, dirty hands, soil, running, family games. These are the important things. To my friends, unplug, hang up and drive, try yoga, run around the block.

Last night I had a dream that I was running in a race and there was a tornado on the race course. What could this possibly mean?

Where is my relaxing summer?

It is June 23 and I'm still waiting for some relaxation. Some do nothing time. Sittin' at the pool time. Right now I'm dealing with varying summer camp schedules, a patchwork of babysitters, dance rehearsals and shows, and work. Every morning I wake up and have to think: "Now what day is it? What child am I taking where?" Crazy. I could use a little less crazy. 

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