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Summer Vacay - CHECK!

I think the last time I posted, I commented that I was having a hard time finding time to get my laundry done...and things are still a struggle. With the end of the summer coming up, and big education transitions taking place, it's been a challenge to find time to get most of our normal tasks done around here.

So, what have we been up to?

Ava and I attended a two different back-to-school events in the span of just a few days. BUT! Her locker is all set up, she's somewhat comfortable with how to access said locker, and she seems to have her upcoming schedule set and ready to go. I wanted to walk her schedule a few times so she was comfortable, but she told me she was okay, so...we'll see how the first week of middle school goes! All supplies are safely tucked away, waiting for her at school; she has a new Irish sweatshirt to show school pride; and she smiled nicely for her school pic (that was an adventure that took 50 minutes of waiting in line. Ugh.)

She had a great summer with the Y program, and we're considering putting her back into it next summer for three days/week. If anything, it gets her out of the house for three days, and it forces her to be social, and not glued to any devices. The other two days she should be responsible enough to stay at home and guard the house. Ha.

G and I attended three different welcome-to-school events in the span of the same days where Ava and I did. (That was a whole lot of school stuff in a week's time frame!) He passed (I think??) his assessments, his school supplies are also snuggled into his classroom, and he's ready to become Mrs M's new favorite student. ;) At the last school event, he ran up to her, ducked under the other kids, and threw himself into a huge hug with her. I have a feeling they will get a long juuuuuust fine!


But...in order for G to say hello to Kindergarten, he needed to say goodbye to The Clubhouse k-prep program, and all of his friends and teachers who have been with him for years. This past week was really hard for G, me, and his teacher, Ms Hannah. It's so hard to say good-bye, even when the next step is exciting and fun. We will be forever thankful that we raised him in The Clubhouse family, and he was treated with such kindness and care (even through all of the pooping and behavior issues he brought forth!)

Ms Hannah and G - he is going to miss her so much!


Scott and I managed to sneak in a few dates while our favorite babysitters (Grandma Deb and Grandpa Whitey) were in town. We had a great time at dinner and VINGO last Saturday night (check out the Bacardi Lime socks I won!) and the next day found us stuffing ourselves at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, aka the State Fair. We walked, ate, drank, and people watched...all without kids! I felt guilted into taking Ava and G last year, and it just wasn't the same with them there. Once G is a bit older, they can both come, but for now, adults only, please!

Date night!



Minnesota State Fair 2019


The weather has been ideal lately, so we squeezed in another bonfire and s'mores event last night. One of our old neighbors happened to be biking by, so he joined us for the bonfire and we had a chance to catch up. It was fantastic to hear about the adventures in their new neighborhood, and what changes they have made to their careers. Can't wait to see them again soon!


We're looking forward to smoking a brisket and having my parents join us for dinner tonight. Scott worked hard pouring concrete under our deck stairs yesterday (will make storage easier) so he will have more of a chance to relax today (as much as Scott can...haha!) We also have an open invitation to go to another former neighbor's house tonight, so we may hit that up after dinner is done. We don't have to work tomorrow, so why not, right? :)

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