I've been neglectful...

I promise, I haven't mean to be. This new class is a whole lotta work. I am enjoying it - but it's keeping me busy.

Kids are doing well with summer so far. They went to the library today and got a few books. Isabel just read "Are you there God? It's me Margaret" by Judy Blume. She really liked it - unfortunately, they were out of any other Judy Blume's books this trip.

The kids are going to make Mac & Cheese for dinner (I will be cooking the chicken). Should be a nice, easy night. The weather has been beautiful, so I think I will be taking another walk tonight.

Holy Cow, Water Wings And Yummy Food Things!

Summer is here and our family loves the pool. I cannot wait to start house shopping - I want to find the perfect outdoor area and pool. Who really cares about the house, anyway? [ :P ]

We have one slight problem though... Nic thinks he can swim. I am serious when I say that. He can move his arms, he kicks his legs; he understands the process. What he doesn't get is that HE CANNOT FLOAT. I try to place my hand under his tummy, and he says "Mommy, No!"

I need to go get him another pair of floaties [I left the other ones at my aunts house]... that should solve our "problem." Right? Perhaps we have a future Olympic Swimmer on our hands. He's barely two and a half, people!

Have I mentioned how much I love summer? I really, really do!

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Uh-0h! I am abt to talk abt food again! lol... But seriously, I am enjoying our healthy cooking very much. It's been fun to find great tasting, and healthy things to make for the family.

Tonight we had sandwiches; Roast Beef and Turkey [lettuce, tomato, olives, mustard, and light mayo]. On the side, we had Cucumber & Lemon salad [not pictured] and Strawberries with Yogurt. It was the perfect light, summer meal [if I do say so myself].

[ooh. just spellchecked. listed, i know how to spell about... i just abbreviate it. so, when you see abt, please know i meant to spell it that way!]

Counting Down the Hours

The kids are due home from school any minute; a longer day than normal. Tomorrow is their last day of school. I cannot believe the school year is over and summer is upon us.


I just read a new post over at Clover Lane about preparing for summer. I am quite envious that Sarah has a game plan. Quite simply, I do not.


As my "About Us" suggests, we live in Arizona. Most outdoor things have to be done extremely early or after dark. I need to get on the ball and start brainstorming some ideas to keep the kids busy this summer. I would really like to cut out T.V. and computer time.

I know we will do Library Monday's for sure... but that's all I got.






Do you have any ideas you'd like to share with me? As a reminder, the kids are 13, 10, and 2.
Oh, and I do have to put some hours in for the bank [I keep forgetting, while I work from home, I am not a stay-at-home mom. darn].