Block

Every now and then I get into a "writers block"... I have great thought, ideas, and stories to share but sometimes... the words just don't flow. There's certainly enough excitement in my life to fill pages and pages of stories but I just haven't been able to convey my ideas in writing that I am satisfied with. Anyway, I'm hoping this "block" is over and I'm back on track!

A few things:

Quotes from Leah:
"Mama, I love you but Gramma is so, so, so cute and nice."
"Why is Reese and Beck's house not as messy as ours?"

Quotes from Logan:
"Mom, can you please just leave your Ipod touch at home today... I promise to share with Leah."
"Mom, I'm on the phone with Uncle and he needs my help today so I need to go over there."

The Kiddos

Uncle RULES!

My brother got me an iPod touch for my b-day.
Whoo-hoo!!

He's rad... I'm lucky he's my bro and my kids are super lucky he's their Unc.
Thanks Bri.

Vacation. Week 2.

- Trip to Amsterdam Medical Clinic- ear infection, anyone??
- S'Mores inside... thanks to Meg and her cooking skills
- Archeology Dig Site- treasures hidden from ancestors
- 5 bee stings for Uncle as a result from kneeling on a bee hive at the dig site
- Series of T-storms doesn't stop us... Uncle has a short-lived camp fire and spends the evening on the deck recording the storm
- Visits from Brady's and Bennett's
- Late night camp fire
- Uncle's week long training sessions (hydro-engineering 202, archery 157, trick masters 257, campfire 101, acro-judo gymnastics 303, treasure hunting 357)
- Megan & Maddi (need we say more)
- Fancy drink concoctions
- Scavenger Hunt
- Scrabble tournament (I won, of course)!
- Beach, boat rides, ball games, books, BBQ!
- Swimming, sand, sun, sailing.

The Sixth Sense

I think my kids have a sixth sense... it's the sense where they always need "Mama" as soon as I am ready to relax... lounge on the couch to read my book, check my email, unwind with a glass of wine, lay in the warm sun, read the latest gossip magazine, or call an old friend to catch up.

Sometimes... I take multiple showers throughout the day just to have a little quiet time. That's okay, isn't it? I also tried to play "my version" of hide-and-seek where I go to the other end of the house/camp for a little reprieve but my "L friends" always find me!

Hhhmmmm. Interesting. Very interesting.

Good Old Fashioned T-Storms

We were awakened this morning by the sound of thunder booming in the sky accompanied with flashes of lightening and sheets of rain. I always remember the great storms that would come up over the lake here in NY. The fog would roll in, the wind picked up, and clouds grew dark. The forecast calls for thunderstorms and rain throughout the day. And let me tell you- there were some loud crackles and bright flashes in the sky at 6am!

Leah's Reaction: crying and screaming in bed, "I hate these thunders. When will it go away?"

Logan's Reaction: "I had no idea about these storms. I didn't expect it to be this bad! I woke up and was freaking out!"

Happy Day!

HATE-TO-QUIT-IT Happenings- Week 1

- Tasty Treats (s'mores, nachos, cinnamon loaf, corn toasties, watermelon)
- Painted Pony Rodeo (need I say more)
- Sun, swim, and sand (what else could you ask for?)
- Toby or Hobie
- Can I ride the horsie, Gramma?
- Campfires (not "bomb" fires 'cause they're too loud)
- Slip 'n Slide
- Don and his damn boat
- Saratoga, Congress Park, Spring Water
- Lo's new love... aka Meg. (as A says, "well, she is just like a bigger Abby so why wouldn't he have a crush on her?")
- Jumping off the float
- Mama, can I go on the jet ski?
- Papa, you wanna go fishing?
- Seahorse, Seahorse