Be Back Soon

We're off to the camp for a weeks vacation. Bringing along Auntie and Brady (the cat). We'll be meeting up with Auntie Jeanne and Jenna and Jamie from Tennessee. See you the week of the 7th. Have a safe and fun Fourth of July!!

All the Friends I love I met in Kindergarden

I think that is a saying. Yesterday we went to visit friends who moved to the seacoast. Joshua met some good friends last year in kindergarden and Mason was one of them. They were supposed to be in the same first grade class this year as well, but they up and moved. I hope they continue to be life long friends, especially since I love his mother and I hope we will be life long friends as well.

The kids had a great time, riding bikes, playing with water guns, playing in the sand box and watching horseshoe crabs we saw at the Great Bay she brought us to. The kids have never seen them and it was way cool. Apparently it is mating season so there were a lot of horseshoe crabs giving piggyback rides to the other horseshoe crabs. I was wondering if it was mating season or if they were just practicing. Either way, the boys didn't ask what mating season was and I'm ok with that for now. :)

Day 3 of vacation and I am crazy busy trying to get last minute details done before we go on vacation. The closing on the house is going to move quick so I have paperwork to do and taxes to pay. Once again, it is Thursday, we are leaving tomorrow and I have no clothing packed or food bought. It's ok, it all ends up done in the end.

Here are some pictures Karin took yesterday, as I of course forgot my camera.

Rock Skippers

Pals

Horseshoe crabs

I'm a look but don't touch kind of girl.

Good News!!!

I signed my half of a contract tonight....the house should be under agreement for sale by tomorrow morning. WAH-HOO!

First Day, Last Day

Today was Joshua's last day of 1st grade. He had such a great year. Far different from last year. He participated in a Relaxing With Friends group at school and I really think it helped. He went through some new experiences this year and did just fine. Next year Jacob starts Kindergarden. I just can not even believe it.

A Few More Pictures from the Weekend

Burps, Farts, Boys Oh My

We kind of have a anything goes clause at the camp. The boys especially love this. Their cousin (a girl) was a little shocked this weekend and tried to instill some manners in them. They do have manners, we just have to reiterate them after visits to the camp. We all indulge, however, we know when to turn the manners back on and turn the burps and for everyone else, the farts, off. The boys need a little gentle reminder, especially in restaurants.

It was a fun time on Saturday. Lots of sun and swimming. I swear they all turned into raisins. They were in the water all day. Swimming, catching little minnows and canoeing to the 'frog pond'. Joshua had a lot of luck with fishing. At one point, he was catching a sunfish everytime the worm hit the water. He casted out, didn't like the placement so he started to reel it in, only to have a fish on the hook already.

OOh, we put up the first set of bunkbeds up at the camp. I forgot to take a picture of it. I will have to next week after we put up the second set. We're making room for more sleepers. They are really nice. The kids were excited and kept changing their minds about who would get the top bunk first.

Today we got a cool thunder storm. We get the best storms I have ever seen up in Maine. The torential rain, crackling thunder, bolts of lightning and sweeping rain across the water. They are great. The only problem with them now is that the roof is leaking. :(

My Dad's house is finally on the market so wish us luck. It took longer than we had anticipated to complete so we hope to be able to sell it quickly.

Here are a few pictures from this weekend. There are some more on the friends and family link. On the way home we stopped by Clarks Trading Post to see if the bears were out. It was closed but they have pens out near the parking lot. We caught this guy resting up. He must have had a tough weekend of work.

Headed North

Hi, We're off to the camp this weekend. I have been sooooooooooo busy with the house, personal property and school. Last day for my students today. Joshua goes until Tuesday. I will post when we get back. Enjoy!

Go Celtics!!

Last night I took off my tapes from my incision. I think it looks great! Which is good news. The surgeon did a great job with a nice clean cut right with the curve of my neck. I am still creeped out about touching it though. Mainly because you can feel the scar tissue and it is just weird because it still doesn't have any feeling. (sorrry for those of you with weak stomachs) I have had two doctor appts. so far and the only thing up now is that my calcium making glands appear to be stalled. I have to chew 8 tums a day and take Vitamin D to help absorb it. We'll see how long this is for.

For Father's Day, the boys made some drawings that I ironed on to T-shirts for Jim. They were really proud of them. Of course, the big question was whose do you wear first??? So Daddy picked one and of course the other kept asking when he was going to wear his. He finished out the day with the other one. Of course, best laid plans........the applica that I got is not intended for washing. Nice of them to tell you that on the INSIDE of the directions. So needless to say, I went to the craft store again today to get the right stuff. I'll try again tomorrow. See now that is the good thing about scanning their drawings into the computer and printing them off, I can try it again.

I got to talk to my friend Karen today. As in we actually heard each other's voice. An email here, a voicemail there...Finally a connection. It was good to hear from her and to know that we have a plan to see each other. When she moved in the fall, we had a deal to see each other 2 times a month. We have seen each other 2 times period (as my Grammy Perry would say). Life just happens. We have both had our share of happenings. You have to work hard to keep connections when distance keeps you apart. I'm glad we're still working :) See you Wed. Karen!!

D List

Can I just tell you that I LOVE Kathy Griffin!! I think I am the only one as I couldn't get anyone to go see her when she came to Hampton Beach last year. The new season is on now and I literally laugh at loud. I think she is so funny. It is good to laugh at silly nonsense. She has 12 episodes this season instead of 6 so I am psyched. Auntie is sure glad she left already. It is quite funny actually...Chris and I have been friends for16 years and we don't like any of the same shows. Go figure.

So Jim is pretty strong and he can do a headstand for quite some time. Jacob is 4 and has picked up the skill. He was sharing tonight and I tried to capture it. Of course the best ones are always before or after I snap it, but here is a pic and a short video.

Pardon his butt by the way :)

On the mend

Today is day two of getting back to work. It is funny to see people's reactions to my boo boo. They look for a split second and then make sure they make immediate eye contact with me like they weren't looking. I'm guessing their first thought is what mine would be, "Oh my god that lady got her neck slashed by a crazy person!". Ok so maybe not everyone is as dark as me. But it is interesting. Even my students don't like me to catch them looking and look away. I tell them it is ok to look and that it isn't that scary.

I wanted to be sure to check in to let you know that I am feeling much better, especially since my last post. I got an energy boost late Sunday and made the whole day of work on Monday. I was really worried about that. I am pain free, even with coughing and sneezing. Basically my neck just feels tired, mainly when I do a lot of talking. I haven't strained my voice yet. I definitely have used the Mommy glare if I needed to instead of using my voice. Luckily I really haven't needed to at home or at school.

So I haven't convinced anyone else to start a blog huh. I guess I am not as persuasive as my sister-in-law Michelle was. I would love to read about everyone else's daily excitement. Anyone, Anyone, .....Beuller???? It really isn't hard. How about questions or commenters??? Anyone have any questions or comments to add??? Something you've always wanted to know about us. Again, not hard to do. Let me know you're there once in a while.

Man this thing is kicking my butt. It is hard to figure out if it is the general anethesia left over, a lack of thyroid hormone and the medication trying to figure things out or the 96 degree weather. I go for a short time and then need to plant myself. I can barely muster up a smile. I look forward to returning to myself. I just hope the medication doesn't take a while to figure things out. The paperwork says it could take a month...

This hot weather is certainly not good for students who are still stuck in school, or the teachers who have to attempt to keep them engaged and learning. Especially those who have no energy. We are expecting 4 days of this...4 days too many if you ask me :)

I'm baaaaack!

Well all went well. The surgeon said it was big goiter and really needed to come out. I can already feel the difference in my neck. I have stitches on the inside and tape on the outside. I have basically been sleeping as much as I can, trying to eat a little to regain strength too. My neck feels a little tight so I pretty much move as a unit. The boys are being real gentle with me. I've posted a little picture...hope you don't get grossed out.

Tomorrow is the Big Day

So tomorrow is my surgery. I am doing fine and will probably be in denial until I am there. I have so many questions I forgot to ask. What kind of stitches will I get, when do I start my life long medication, will I be naked under there??? Jacob would answer "Under where? I made you say underwear", he he he.

I'll try to post again on Thurs or Friday with an update. I don't know if I'll have my humor with me by then though. I'll miss you and I hope you'll miss me. TTFN

Yard Sale Part Deux

I would have to call today a success. We live in an area that has a lot of traffic. On most days that is a negative, but today it was helpful. We really don't need to advertise, especially since there were other yard sale signs pointing in our direction. It was great. We sold a lot of things and put most of the rest for free. There are just a few straggler items left tonight.

Jacob and Joshua got in on the action, but not too much. Jacob wanted to sell something, so he sold an $11.99 motorcycle for $.50. I couldn't even tell you where his two quarters are. Joshua wanted in too so he tried to sell his motorcycle for $80. The guy wanted to give me a quarter (I told you people want everything for free). I told him his brother sold his for $.50 so I made him go scrounge up another quarter in his truck. Jim about had a coronary that I let them sell them, but they wanted to be included, someone actually bought them and they were happy. In the end, they have 237 other vehicles left, we got rid of a lot of stuff for a few bucks, the boys were sleeping before 8:15 and I am here in front of the computer with hair dye in.

Yup, I would say today was a success.