It is CRAZY busy around here!!

I must confess...I wasn't sure what to blog about next...I wanted to continue with the accident story, but I just haven't had the time to sit for over 30 minutes to give the detail and time to the post that I want to.

Here is what I've been up to...and I'll post pictures soon.

1. Training for a Sprint Triathlon I'm competing in on October 25th, the day after my birthday. I've been running, riding a road bike, AND swimming, one each day at least 5 days a week!! I'm thinking of inventing my own triathlon that is called triathLONG. It would be a Friday, Saturday, Sunday event where you would swim on Friday, bike on Saturday, and run on Sunday...because putting it all together for a beginner is gruelling!!!! :)

2. I've been a regular at the Varsity Football games because my son plays snare on the Senior drum line. It is a lot of fun and a bit surreal to think I am a PARENT of a highschool student. I can't believe I've been out of highschool almost 20 years.

3. I've been going to Brandon's football games on Saturdays. He got LEVELED the other day and caused all of the people in the stands to go running to the rope to check on him...you'd have to have seen the hit to appreciate how bad it looked.

4. I've been taking horseback riding lessons with Emma and Mallory every other Wednesday. I am just as much of a beginning rider as the girls are. We are having a great time together...just us girls!!

5. The usual...working full time, careening 16 five year olds for 7 hours, then straightening my classroom only to come home to clean my own house, cook dinner, give baths, sew patches on Brownie vest and Raleigh's work shirts, help Robby with Algebra homework (EVERY night), pack lunches, iron clothes, wash clothes...on and on and on...LOVE IT...thank you JESUS. I can honestly say I believe my sweet friend I work with who continually tells me I will miss this time when my children are older and doing their own thing, living their own busy life.

I went to Emma's Brownie re-dedication ceremony the other night and it was so precious. I'll have to post the pictures of me in my uniform and her in her uniform, both of us in 2nd grade...too cute.

And the most exciting thing going on in my life right now is that I've gotten back BUSY for Jesus!! We are attending church regularly again, and last night we went to a Bible study at our friend's house. The boat has pulled back around and I have grabbed onto the ski rope and I am back "in his wakes" holding on tight!!! I'm so glad our Heavenly Father is a God of second, third, and unlimited amount of chances. I am so blessed.

Well, I'm off to watch the Presidential Debate. Another big deal and weight on my mind...this is quite a strange Presidential race.

Good night and God Bless!!