A week in review...

Whew! This was a busy week. It is nice to sit down and think through all the events versus spending the day running around some more!

Tuesday and Thursday were busy with baseball. Buddy's team lost both games, but made a great effort and played great ball! The boys are all finding their favorite positions to play and are working more as a team. We have watched them improve over the past few weeks. Buddy was the starting pitcher last night and did a great job. He also performed well at hitting. We are trying to keep him focused on his baseball, but it is hard to keep this athlete in one sport. He wants to learn how to play golf and is practicing basketball outside every day. I am NOT driving for all of that!! :o)

Miss Martha has been going to the baseball games with us and has kept another 4 year old occupied. I think people like to have Martha around because she doesn't consider herself too big to be a helper with the little ones. I am happy that God gave her such a love for children.

Both kids are making headway on their summer library reading club schedule. Martha has put in 14 hours of reading in over the past 2 weeks- about 1 hour a day. For some bookworms that is not a big deal, but for Martha it is great accomplishment. I remember having my nose in a book all day and it probably wasn't the best thing for me. I got out of trying new things, participating in sports, and learned instead how to be completely sedentary and self-absorbed. Looking back, my parents should have put a limit on my reading and done a little more pushing in other directions. Balance, balance, balance.

Buddy and I had a mother/son "date" Wednesday afternoon and found a beautiful hidden beach and hiking trail nearby. We went for a hike and swim. It was great. There is even a lifeguard on duty at this beach. We had a great time, and I am so privileged to have this boy who will hang out with his mom!! I am going to take advantage of it as long as I can.

I drew a line in the sand and gave our internet provider one last chance to get our service up and running strong. I have service and will see if they can keep it coming! I hope so. I miss my blogging therapy!!

Have a good weekened!! Enjoy the 4th!