So, it has been since Jack passed away. Well, school ended, summer happened, seasons changed and so must I. Yup. Ok, let me back up.
After Jack's untimely death, our lives went on. Sophia finished Kindergarten and Dylan graduated from Preschool. I was psyched to receive a letter early in July stating he would be attending Beachwood Knoll with his big sister Sophia (they are out of district, so there were no guarantees). That off my shoulders I was able to let loose. Had a water party (part II) for Dylan's 5th birthday before heading to Winnipeg. I think we pulled it off successfully. About 30 people, blow-up pool, belly slide, squirt guns... usual fair. Dylan's main gift interest was Star Wars lego, and he was dully rewarded. About 5 kits age range 9-14 on average and he had about 3 finished before we left for Canada. Finished the others off a few days upon return.
I had a super great visit home this year. We were there 2.5 weeks and I wished it was longer. My sister and her family arrived a few days after us and the kids all got along so well. We had our fill of focaccia bread each day at 5 for "happy hour". Ainley and I had our fill of G&T's one night to last, well, until next year, haha. I was super excited to have my Lana spend a few days with us in their camper. Going to have to pretend NKOTB are coming back to town to haul her butt back here...
We returned end of July and loaded up the fridge, hit the beach and unloaded the fridge to head up to Maine for 10 days to visit up there. Ethan sold the boat while we were in Canada, so our visit on Lake Andro was different from previous years. We had a nice visit there and kids loved there time with grandparents and with our island neighbors. That Ally, what a dream. She was about 16 and was such a sweet heart. Took Sophia under her wing and played with her on our few visits with them.
We are back home and I nervously emailed my old co-worker about work in the fall. Dun, Dun Daaaaaa! he bit. I guess I am in like Flynn. wow. Am I ready? Hope so! Kids start school on the 5th and 10th and then mama goes back to work. seasons change and so do I.... Wish me luck!
