Just Me and the Girls

Wow, half of the week has past with just me and the girls. Each day I am blessed to talk to Stephen to see how he is doing back at school. He seems a little more relaxed as each day has passed. Last year he had planned to take a course but there was a dramatic change in our plans that year. I am glad that he is able to take this time away - to rejuvenate, to rest, and to just get away. He has much needed and deserves this somewhat short break. It sounds like he is enjoying it!
We have been busy on the home front. I am glad that I have the energy to keep up with the demands of the home all by myself. (Last month, I would not be so sure that I could handle it.)
The sunnier but not so warm weather has meant that the outside activities are keeping us busy - biking up and down the sidewalk or side street, playing at the Rotary Cove playground at the beach, jumping rope, drawing with the sidewalk chalk, scooting down the lane with the scooters, jumping on the trampoline to name a number of physical activities that draw the girls and a few friends to "hang out."
Each day for the past week and a half the girls have been coming home with note and permission slips for the various class excursions that are planned for this final month. Their school life is busier than ever. My color coded calendar is almost too full with all the events that there is little white space and only a third of the month is over.This week the girls will visit Victoria Public School in order to see where all the town kids will be attending school next year. It is a chance for Meagan to meet her pen pal and Sarah to meet a couple new "friends". Nicole is now packed for the over-nighter at Camp Kintail with the grades 4 and 5 classes. She is so excited I hope that she will be able to sleep tonight and not wake up too early tomorrow morning. For Nicole it will be her first experience at camp. All the activities sound thrilling - archery, talent show, capture the flag, and sleeping in a bunk. Oh, the lack of sleep due to all the giggling and chatting of the eight girls in one cabin, I can only imagine.
For the next two days I have my calendar filled with visits. I must admit that each day this week, except today, was an opportunity for me to make a coffee or tea visit with a friend. It is a nice break to my day to speak with other adult. For me nothing beats a little "girlfriend" time -since Stephen is not around I do need someone to talk to and I am glad there are so many willing "ears" to fill in. I am almost caught up with all the classis work that I need to do. Now I just need to focus on the budget!
Well it is time to slip off to bed... need a good night's sleep to keep up the energy level for the adventures of the next couple of days until Stephen returns!!!