LONG Update

Well summer is almost over and time for a real update for sure. Now let's see where did I leave off.

Michael had the ear infection last month and we did end up going to see the ENT. His tube was still in his ear, but just hanging there. It was in far enough though in the way of the hole closing back up. He took the tub out and wants to give his ear 6 months to see if it heals on his own, we are to come back then to check the progress. The hole now free of the tube, should close on its own.

We had planned to go camping again this labor day, but for the full weekend this time, not just getting our feet wet and doing a small 1 day thing. But as the weekend approached I was very nervous and wanted to get some more camping experience in first. After talking to my friend, she invited us to join them on their camping trip. I thought at first it was just her and her family (3 kids and husband), but after I agreed, I found out it was her entire family. Aunts, uncles, mom, dad, cousins, etc. So anyway we went west 3.5 hours to exit 62 to Lake Kachese to camp. We were there for 3 days and 2 nights and what a great time we had. There were so many generous, kind, helpful people, making it a relaxing time for me and a ball for Michael. With plenty of other kids around he had lots to do and had so much fun. They had cooked breakfast and diners and we took care of ourselves for lunch. After we got back, the next day I received a call from my friend’s cousin. He had asked for my number and we have been talking and seeing each other ever since. More on him to come.

Labor Day finally came and Michael and I trekked up to Farrgut in N. ID. National Park. It was supposed to rain so I was a little nervous about that. Although we ended up being so lucky. It was beautiful here Friday and Saturday and then the rain was going to hit Sunday AM. I had also wanted to see Richard that weekend and was real sad he couldn’t come join us, but he was on call and had to work, so we ended up going to Yakima (where he lives) to see him for the remaining of the weekend. Sunday and Monday. That was very fun. He didn't get called at all on Sunday so we went to the park. Took a nice long all (Michael rode his bike), played on the playground, skipped rocks, etc. FUN! It rained for a tad so we went back to his house, played games and watched tv. Monday we also went to another park and hung out. Very Very fun.

Michael started first Grade the day after Labor Day, On Sept. 8th. He is finally going all day to the same place. There are days when I will have to work that he will start at Grandma and Gary’s and then to Chester and then possibly to the daycare, but at least those 2 before and after stops are real real short. He is in Mrs. Elder's class and has some of the same kids from his Kindergarten in there with him. He hasn't said too much about school, except for the recess part, so I am hoping he is enjoying it. I was lucky that I didn't have to sub this week, so I was able to take him to and from school on Tue and Thur, and although Gary had to take him to school on Wed and Friday, I was able to pick him up.

Tonight we are going to a informational meeting at the school for boy scouts. I have tried Michael in a number of sports without success so thought maybe this is more up his alley and he will enjoy it better. Although he did love gymnastics, I had to pull him out for my own reasons. He just may not be athletic. His dad and I aren't, that's for sure. Boy scouts will be with other kids, team players, building things, hands on things, outings, etc. This may be real good. I will try to keep you posted on this.

As for my fall plans, I plan to sub teach this fall in the East Valley and Central Valley school districts. School has just started, so the subbing has not picked up yet, but I hope it will soon. I think I can and really NEED to work 4-5 days a week to make not only what I was last year as an aide, but MORE so I can work on paying off my debt. I plan to make some changes at Target too, not sure what that will look like yet, still talking to my boss.

Ok that’s enough for now.. More later (soon I hope!)