The weather is different this June than in previous years -- by now it's usually in the mid to high 70's on a regular basis.  Average right now is mid to high 60's.  I had to unpack some of my sweatshirts.  I figured Murphy's Law would improve the weather -- you know, as soon as I unpacked them, I wouldn't need them.  That Murphy is a tricky guy -- he must have known that's what I wanted.

 

But what a busy June we have coming up. 

 

This coming weekend is Kevin's annual Bowling Banquet that the whole family attends.  Normal, considering the hubby and the two boys are on the league.  We are having a clambake this year, rather than the boat cruise the previous years.  I guess the price of the tickets and gas for the buses were sky high.  Since this league supports alot of causes, they prefer to save on the banquet, rather than short change any of the causes they support.  This league was the one that did the bowling tournament for the stoller for Eric's class.  The teachers always had such a hard time taking the kids outside.  All they had was one wagon and two hands each.  (It was a triple decker stroller).  They raised over $2000. for the school as well. 

 

Next weekend is Kaelynn and Kevins Luau Birthday Party.  Kae will be 5 in June and Kevin 3 in December.  Rather than have two large birthday parties, Kevin and Jamie decided to consolidate their big parties and then have just a small family celebration on their special day.  To give another big party in December was so stressful on everyone.

 

Weekend after that is Father's Day and we are having a "TurkeyFest".  We have a LARGE Turkey in the freezer that's taking all my space, and have decided to cook it up with all the trimmings on Father's Day. 

 

It's nice to be keepig busy.  Jamie and Kevin took the kids to the circus not long ago.  Kaelynn loves hats -- I love this picture:

 

 

Ahhh - I finally had a good nights sleep last night.  First in a long time and it feels good.  Then I came here, determined to get back into my normal morning routine, not really expecting anyone has visited, and I see the comments you all left and know that you are all waiting patiently for me to get my act together.  I can't tell you what a wonderful feeling that is.  As for getting my act together, I can feel it coming. 

 

Work has been so slow lately and that hasn't helped.  Ladybug has the idea in her comment.  There is so much that needs to be done here at home, it drives me crazy to pace and try to find busy work.  Today I plan to get this space in shape and do some visiting - I miss it here.  There has been so much going on and I struggle with brain overload and my emotions are off the chart.  Not only do I miss it here, I need to be here.  I'm realizing my blogging has kept me on center most of the time.  The ability to get my feelings and thoughts out of my head, helped me to sort things out, and with all of your help, find solutions or even sometimes not....to just let things happen.

 

Jaime has been struggling with relationship problems and decisions and I hate that he is so far away.  I miss him terribly.  Nikki and Daniel are also struggling with relationship problems and finding their way on their own with so many added responsibilties.    Charlie is living at home and not very happy about that, and I worry that he has his priorities all mixed up and because he is so defensive it's hard to talk to him.  I want to wave a magic wand and make everything all better with all of them.  The only one I don't worry about is Little Kev - he has his head on pretty straight and is his happy go lucky self. 

 

And me -- well lets just say I'm learning.  Learning to let go and let them sort things out on their own.  Keeping quiet unless they ask is hard.  But I've seen progress without any help from me (amazing isn't it?? lol).  Yes, I know that letting them solve their own problems is helping them learn, but I'm so used to being the center of their lives I find it hard not to be anymore.

 

Ok enough for now -- anyway I have to get in the shower and go to work -- or should I say change computers.  Sigh - maybe today will be a bit busier.  Have a great day everyone!