last day of school and other musings

it's the last day of school! michael is thrilled but vin, well, not so much. he is such a creature of habit. he is really sad that the year has ended. he says he is going to miss his teacher, his friends. i feel sad for him. it's so sweet that he feels that way. he really loves school.

i'm looking forward to summer break this year. last year i was really anxious about summer break - about all three kids being home all the time and keeping them occupied. it was my first summer as a SAHM. we are going to get a pool pass this year. i'm hoping that will keep us busy. also, ally will do gymnastics camp a couple times and the boys will have a couple baseball camps. oh, and the library has a reading club which i want to sign them up for. that and just some lazy days should fill up our summer days pretty well.

i guess i'm finally getting used to this SAHM thing. it's hard, and sometimes trying, but i wouldn't change it. i need to be home with the kids and they need me. it feels good and some days it just sucks but it is what it is and i really love it.

i'm doing much better with keeping the depression in check. i'm not doing better with the weight issues. i've gained another 6 pounds. that's 30 pounds in 2 years and i was already about 30 pounds overweight. i am going to start exercising in the mornings before the kids get up. they will be getting up later and won't need to get ready for school. it's the perfect time to start a routine. in september, ally will be in school 3 days a week so i can alter my schedule as needed. i just need to get started.

i have been trying to prep for this garage sale tomorrow. i'm close. i need some help so i'm going to do some more once michael gets home from school.

i'm getting ready for the classes i'm teaching at the lodge. i have a stamping techniques class next wednesday. i've been looking through magazines but i need to just get over there and work with some stuff to create what we'll be making.

that's it for now.