snapshots from gooney road โ 23 aug 2015
Today is National Sponge Cake Day. Mostly a quiet day. I tried to sleep in, but still don’t feel very good. Rob got pastries from Pastries A Go-Go. We all worked on projects during the morning. Rob took Camille to Target while Chloe went to a youth group event with Daniella. In the evening, I
sick, sick, sick.
I made a great effort all week to stay on top of work, exercise, chores, and all the rest, despite Chloe’s being home sick for most of the week. I was ready to have a great weekend, free from all the “htings that must get done”. And then boom. As soon as I started to
snapshots from gooney road – 22 aug 2015
Today is Be An Angel Day and National Eat a Peach Day. Woke up sick, sick, sick with Chloe’s cold. Sore throat, stuffy nose, achy, and tired. I spent the day reading, watching tv and napping. Rob took Chloe to the bat mitzvah and to the ballet open house. Camille worked on homework and took
snapshots from gooney road โ 21 aug 2015
Today is National Spumoni Day and National Senior Citizens Day. Up early to take care of things. Chloe finally headed back to school. I worked all morning, then went out to run errands and have coffee with Molly. At home, I took care of more things, then started preparing food for the teens. We had
photo friday: causeway coast way
From our apartment in Portballintrae near the Giants’ Causeway in Northern Ireland, my mom, Chloe and I walked along the Causeway Railway to the Causeway Coast Way. Instead of following the tracks straight to the Giants’ Causeway, we turned towards the sea and found breathtaking views, wind, and more geocaches.
snapshots from gooney road โ 20 aug 2015
Today is National Lemonade Day. Up early to clean, walk Phelix, exercise and work. Chloe stayed home again. Picked up our farm box in the afternoon and made dinner, Mexican pizzas. Camille got late home after two meetings at school, then had to go babysit. I left for a meeting at The Imperial. Rob got
an easier week, at last.
Even with Chloe home sick from school for most of the week, it has been an easier one than last week. My to-do list has shrunk to something easily manageable each day. So manageable that I’m easily keeping up at work each day, meeting my step counts, exercising daily, and cooking our evening meals. I’m
snapshots from gooney road โ 19 aug 2015
Today is National Potato Day and National Aviation Day and Snuffleupagusโ Birthday. Up early to clean, exercise, walk Phelix, get Camille off early and work. Chloe stayed home from school again. In the afternoon, I took Chloe to her annual physical. Back at home, I started to make the shepherd’s pie for dinner.
snapshots from gooney road โ 18 aug 2015
Today is National Soft Ice Cream Day and National Ice Cream Pie Day. Up early to clean, walk the dog, get the girls up and work. Chloe tried to get ready for school, but decided to stay home instead. I exercised and walked to Kroger then worked more. Rob went to a bike meeting after
book report – 18 aug 2015
This week, I finished yet another book! Thankfully, I’m finding even a few more moments here and there to read once again. I finished Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget by Sarah Hepola. I wasn’t sure if I’d like it, but I ended up really enjoying it and her honesty about the things
snapshots from gooney road โ 17 aug 2015
Today is National Vanilla Custard Day. Up early to clean, walk Phelix, take care of things and work. The girls headed off to school. I went to have coffee with Abbey, the walked to the library. Chloe texted me that she wasn’t feeling well, so I walked over to Renfroe to get her since Rob
celebrations: week 34 (17-23 aug 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 33 holidays, including Julienne Fries Day and S’mores Day! Coming up this week: 17: National Vanilla Custard Day 18: National Soft Ice Cream Day and National Ice Cream Pie Day 19: National Potato Day and National Aviation Day and Snuffleupagusโ Birthday 20: National Lemonade Day 21: National Spumoni Day
snapshots from gooney road โ 16 aug 2015
Today is Bratwurst Day and National Rum Day and National Roller Coaster Day. Rob left early to go kayaking. The girls slept in, then had a quiet morning. Chloe went out at 1pm to meet her friends; she didn’t get home until after 8pm. Camille did homework and relaxed. I read and took care of
snapshots from gooney road โ 15 aug 2015
Today is National Relaxation Day and Lemon Meringue Pie Day and International Homeless Animalsโ Day. Up early to take care of things. The rest of the family was up early too, and we all headed out to The container Store and Target. Back at home, Rob installed the picture rails and the under cabinet lights.
snapshots from gooney road โ 14 aug 2015
Today is National Creamsicle Day. Up early to walk Phelix, get the girls off to school, clean and work. Later in the morning, after everyone left, I exercised and read then worked more during the afternoon. Camille came home and went to work. When Rob got home, we started on a couple of home projects,
photo friday: causeway railway
While spending the weekend near Giant’s Causeway, we came across the Giant’s Causeway & Bushmills Railway. Though we didn’t get the chance to ride the railway, the train passed my mom, Chloe and I a number of times as we walked the trail to the Giant’s Causeway. Looks like a fun ride!
snapshots from gooney road โ 13 aug 2015
Today is Left-Handersโ Day. Up early to exercise, clean, walk Phelix, take care of things, go to Kroger and work. I worked all day. Camille stayed late for academic bowl; Chloe went to a friend’s soccer tryouts. The girls got rides home in the pouring rain. I picked up the farm box and made pad
difficult days.
The condo is organized. The car is clean. The dog is groomed. The family to-do list is created. The schedule is up-to-date. The inbox is at zero. And yet I still have difficult, dark days. I was sure that once I got this organized that it would be easier. To be honest, it is easier,
snapshots from gooney road โ 12 aug 2015
Today is Julienne Fries Day and International Youth Day. Up early to exercise, clean, walk Phelix, take care of things and work. Rob left late and came home early. When Camille got home, he took her to the grand opening of My Parents’ Basement, the new comic book store. Chloe went to XCountry and then
college preparations.
Junior year. The time has come to start ye olde college search. The letters started to pour in last year after the PSAT. And they’re still coming. And now it is time to start putting some order into the search. I’ve started to read The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right
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