July Joy

 A beautiful, hot but very nice start to the month! I helped with and enjoyed Madi’s baby shower. It was quite lovely with all the flowers in bud vases and Madi was so sweet and grateful.  Lots of nice people who brought nice gifts for her. I was glad I could be there and grateful for my own children and the blessing of being a mother and the joy of seeing my little sister who I babysat for years almost a mother herself! She is quite uncomfortable now. Ready to pop. I remember that feeling. Henry Clark is the name they’ve chosen. I think it’s just so sweet! 

I have walked over 12,000 steps today and my feet are sore. My skin is burnt and I could fall asleep any moment. But it’s only 7:30pm. I am tired and happy. I’m going to try and do a few things quickly for Young Women’s and then I’ll watch the rest of Master and Commander with the boys. Boys are playing with Chris now. He is such a good uncle. I am excited about my first paycheck as a teacher. It was only 184.00 but that was just for two quick teacher work days! Feels like a lot for two days. And so more than I was making as a paraprofessional. I think this was the boost I needed. A reminder that this teaching job will be a boon and a blessing to my family. 

Time to change the laundry. Next week both boys head to FSY and I want to make sure we have all they need. I hope and pray they have a good time. I sort of wish they were going together! But I know they will have fun. I need to have a good talk with Peter before he goes. It feels like it’s been a while since we’ve had a heart to heart conversation check in. 

They are each extremely thoughtful and good boys. And I am blessed beyond measure being their mom. We will miss them while they’re gone! But it will be good for them and nice to have time with just James for a bit! 

Tomorrow is the halfway point for the year. I’m doing well on some goals and not well on others. Good to take a look and see why that is. I’ll do that too.