Long Weekend Friday!

[mae0111]

How was your week?  What's up this weekend?

[mae0111]

We are in the home stretch before school starts! DD1 had 2 orientations for 9th grade this week. It's the same school, but they physically separate the middle and upper schools, and she's moving to upper. They also just about double the size of her class in 9th, so there are a ton of new kids mixing with the former middle school kids. They spent the whole day at a summer camp yesterday doing team building exercises mixed with free time for swimming, kayaking, ropes courses, etc. She had an absolute blast and met a lot of really nice kids. School starts next Wednesday.

DD2 started soccer this week with a practice and a scrimmage. Her new assistant coach is mixing up the positions that really didn't work for the club team last year, and the team looks great so far. He put DD2 back on D and she couldn't be happier.

I ended up helping to coach a scrimmage last night, and I had a blast. I did not coach DD2's team, which helped. The coach of her scrimmage team (who has coached her before) texted me after the game to tell me what a lovely person DD2 is - how she heard some of the other kids gossiping about other kids, and she walked away to hang with her DD instead (likely the subject of the gossip, if history is any indication). She said how she's always kind to others, encourages her teammates, and is especially kind to the her DD.

The text came in the middle of a total sh*tstorm at our house, where DD2 was completely melting down over being told it was time to get in the shower. The timing was weird, but what a nice text to receive.

This weekend is up in the air. We were supposed to go to the beach house, but the kids have been fighting so bad that I decided I didn't want to be trapped in a smaller space listening to their nonsense. So DH took DD1 and left this morning. DD2 and I are home. Both will be working all weekend - they just don't know it yet. I am not pleased that, for the second year in a row, our last weekend of summer is ruined because of their inability to coexist. It's really too bad - it's supposed to be a great weekend until Monday. Maybe DD2 will get her act together and we'll be able to go for a day or two. But I'd rather miss out than spend the whole weekend refereeing and being cranky.

[twinmomma]

We made it through the first few days of school and are ready for the weekend. The girls had a great few day and have already signed up for multiple clubs. They thrive on being busy and social stuff. DS has been mopey and exhausted but we're hopeful that he'll rally as time goes on and he gets used to his new school and earlier schedule. He is also starting two new sports, which is awesome! He's not one to put himself out there so I'm really proud of him for asking to do volleyball and soccer, even if he's not the best player.

This weekend we have no kids. DH and I are going to go hang at the lake with my family since the weather is supposed to be good. Labor Day is always a big end of summer party up there so it will be fun to day drink and relax. I just want to camp out in a beach chair and read my book in the sun!

[librarychica]

I woke up stupid early for no reason. Did some work early but now my focus is shot. Bah.

We have a quiet weekend. DD2’s skating lessons are cancelled for a tournament and H and I are recovering from the back to school colds the kids had the last couple of weeks. I feel mostly recovered so this leaves H as the last lingering germ. Hopefully a quiet weekend will get him back on his feet.

My parents will drop off their dog tomorrow morning for a week so they can go on vacation so the weekend will mostly be hanging out, watching movies, doing a few chores, and playing with dogs.

[rere]

It's been a long chaotic week. I feel like I'm dropping the ball because I've got so much going on.

Dd called with roommate drama. About 5 want to get a house next year leaving one girl out. Dd doesn't want to leave her out, so this should be interesting. I'd just as soon she stay where she is in a secure building. It's stupid that as soon as you settle in for the year, you have to start thinking about roommates and housing next year.

Not a lot of plans. We were going to the pool this afternoon, but now everyone is going to the funeral home for an acquaintance. Not sure if we are all going after. Tomorrow we may shop for appliances for the kitchen. Sunday I hope to get together with friends while Dh is hunting. I haven't seen anyone for a month while the kids were in because we were wrapped up with them.

[mommyatty]

No plans here. Everything in terms of kid activities are off for the holiday weekend, except DS’s ninja class. It’s supposed to be pretty rainy, which kind of sucks because I was hoping we could have a lot of family swim time.

I’m traveling every week in September, so I need to get prepared for that nonsense. And I really need to go through all my clothes as the seasons are changing to take stock and figure out what I need and what what I need to get rid of.

[supertrooper1]

Many of our plans depend on whether my dad is released from the hospital today and how much help they need at home. The doctor won't make her rounds until early afternoon today. The third medicine they tried yesterday finally brought his heart rate back to normal, but it's an IV so I don't know if she'll want to keep him another night on the IV or send him home. He's been so worried about getting his hay done, so my mom has been doing that, while trying to can the fruit we picked up for her and visit my dad in the hospital. Beau and I will help with the hay. It's only 12 acres. My brother on the other hand hasn't helped at all nor has he visited my dad. He even dropped off my nephew at the hospital yesterday so he could visit, but didn't even bother going in. My brother should also be helping my mom since he's 5 minutes away vs me being an hour away.

DS comes home tonight and I'm excited to hear how his first three days of school went. Beau's grandson will stay with us for the weekend too. Beau wants to take his grandson back to school shopping since his first day of kindergarten is Tuesday and we'll maybe take them to the arcade at the mall after shopping. We had a free night at the local casino hotel which we'll use to take the boys swimming on Sunday. We don't end up staying there but the boys loves swimming and I love the sauna.

[waverly]

I just had to tell someone that there was bike parking outside. Why? Because they brought their bike inside the building. Their story was that they didn't bring a lock. Society has certain rules..... And bringing your bike inside is one of them that typically is not allowed.

Also we had someone drive all the way up on the sidewalk which at that point is pretty big because it is the entrance to the building not just a regular sidewayl. Why? (again), because it was raining and their precious couldn't get wet.

[sdlaura]

I dislike long weekends because my little boys really do better with routine and activities. I tried signing my 4- and 7-year-olds up for two different short little camps on Labor Day morning, but they were both cancelled for low enrollment.

Today my office has a ‘wellness day’ where we’re supposed to not schedule internal meetings. So I worked this morning and am now meeting a friend at a hotel pool using resortpass day passes. Tomorrow DS2 has a friend’s bday party. Sunday DD has softball practice and then a catching lesson with her new coach.

Monday DH flies to MD to get his dad and then they both fly to Indiana for his aunt’s memorial service Tuesday and Wednesday. I found a babysitter for a few hours Monday morning so I can get a few things done. Then I invited our good family friends over for swimming and early dinner.