Summer's Passing

Well, it's that time of year when I feel some frustrations. School starts back in 2 weeks, and where did all that free time go this summer? What did I accomplish during the break? Why does it always seem so short?

If I keep going down this path of thought, I'll end up in a deep hole of depression, which I do not need to be in. So I'm working hard to not go there. In my Polly Anna's way ( yes, I've been accused of being a Polly Anna, but I don't think that's so bad!) I'm trying to think good thoughts. So here are a few for this morning:

1) I'm about to embark on my last year of homeschooling! WooHoo! I'm really trying to focus on making this a great year with Joe, and to go out doing my best, and not just limping across the finish line.

2) So the corallary is that this is my last summer to have to spend time preparing school work for the next year! Another giant woohoo! Yes, I'll still do some prep for my math classes, which I plan on continuing to teach. But no more lesson plans for co-op, etc. This thought has helped alot this summer to keep me going.

3) I did have some amazing experiences this summer- like our Galveston mission trip, and our week at North Padre. And Rodney and I are taking a quick little jaunt later this week to Wimberley. So it hasn't been all work and no play. Also attended 3 weddings of children of good friends- another highlight.

4) I've spent several days quilting with my niece Ashley, which has been a load of fun.

5) I've had several lunches with several friends, spent time with others, and that's always refreshing.

6) I've gotten some cleaning and organizing done - Rachel did a bunch last week while I was gone- haven't missed too many things yet! Still have more to do.

7) Have enjoyed slower days without so much pressure of having to be somewhere, or having something done. More cooking of dinner in a leisurely pace, which I actually like.

Okay, I feel better already. Now on to work hard these last 2 weeks to squeeze in everything I should have done in the past 3 months!