Odds and Ends...

I've been restless. Do you ever have those times when something just seems off? Well, something is off. I'm pretty sure it's something in my own head, but it leaves me restless. I'll let you know when I figure that out!

Anyway, Brooklyn's home. She came home last Sunday. We picked her up in Jamestown. Brick's friend Joe was nice enough to fly out of his way for a fuel stop in Jamestown and drop Brookie off on his way. I hardly recognized her when the plane door opened. She is so grown up. Grandma and Grandpa Muir took her to get a perm and it is so cute, but so mature. I'm not sure I'm ready for that. She and Rylee jabbered non-stop on the 45 minute drive home. I couldn't get a word in edgewise. I know I've said it before, but I love how close they are. I will be content never to get a word in edgewise if they continue to be such great friends. She had a great time being spoiled in Utah. She came home with an extra suitcase full of school clothes, Build-a-Bears, scrapbooking, etc, etc. And of course the perm. We had a pretty quiet week doing the usual, work, pool, play.

On Wednesday, Rylee left with a friend for a few days. They went to Minnesota to go to Valley Fair (equivalent to Lagoon), the Mall of America, and a zoo. She had a great time, only called once and informed us that she never even missed us. Hmmmm. So much for my mama's girl.

My Saturday was planned perfectly. Rylee wasn't expected home till evening. Brooklyn had a play-date with a friend, all day, and Ryan was out doing pre-hunt prep work. (Don't ask. He's obsessed.) I anxciously awaited the arrival of my pre-ordered book and planned to spend the entire day devouring it. Those of you who read them, know what I'm talking about. The big release of book 4. I'm not even going to say the title. I'm actually a little embarrased that I love these books so much. I generally like to read something that enriches me in some way. But somehow the blood, lust and teenage issues of good vs. evil have consumed me. Anyway, mail in small towns is not as reliable as I'd like it to be. Especially on the weekend. The book won't be here till Monday. And then I have stuff to do. I ran to the library and checked out another book, and it turns out to be fabulous, but I'm still in a bit of a funk. I'm not sure why. Could be school is looming just around the corner. The kids start on Aug. 19th. I'm not ready. I love having my kids at home. I mean, I want them to get an education, but our summers are so wonderfully lazy. It's just a little depressing thinking about getting back in the daily grind. Along with school starts full time work, aerobics classes, dance, etc. Don't get me wrong, I love my jobs. I chose them. I set my hours and I'm paid well, but it all just means that summer is over. The sun is going to go away and it's going to get colder than...well, I won't say. It also could be the big 30th birthday that is looming around the corner. I'm not worried about being 30. My plan is to always be the one where people say "No...you can't be 30!" Ha! It's just kind of a time of reflection. What have I done, what do I still need to do. I'm getting the itch to go back to school, but I just haven't quite figured out how I can give my kids 100% and my school work 100%. I'm not a half way kind of person and I'm worried that it might not work. Well, enough complaining. I know how to get out of a funk. Learn something new, see something new, do something new. It always refreshes me. I did just sign up for a Yoga certification and I have this plan to not only use it at work, but to go to the local high schools and nursing homes and help kids and elderly deal with their stress and strenghten their bodies. I already have 2 high schools lined up...just need to learn how to do it!

I hate to post without a picture...so here's one that cracks me up. Oh how I miss my girl friends. I think a Lake Powell or Cabin trip is just what I need right now.