The Reynolds Nation

Funny things I heard on the first day of school: Are we done yet? Can you write my name, Mommy? Hola! Why don't you want the power to go out? (It was storming outside) Adios There is a dragon fly stuck in the door...ooh I want to see it!! (please focus children) Are we done yet? Please circle it Judah...but I want to box it, Mommy!! Are we done yet?

I thought I would show you my SPOT lately. Sitting in front of curriculum and the computer. All week I have been playing out the first few weeks of school. I am adding on some new subjects this year so I have had to spend more time going over work. After 11 years of schooling I am very comfortable with my kids, my schedule and how I walk it out. But I am open to new things and change...stretching is always allowed to make improvements. Our school year starts next Wednesday...and I am very excited. I always feel like this at the end of summer. Ready for the routine to come back and the last few weeks of summer the kids get kind of bored.  So, on with the show.  Keep you updated...and pray that my eyes don't fall out of my head :)

Obviously I have been enjoying summer a little too much. Because I am still not keeping up with the blog. Shame on me. It's been so lovely lately. We have been beaching it, pooling it and just having a blast all summer. We got back from our vacation last week and now I am planning for the school year. Lots of curriculum hanging out on the tables and lots of time on the computer for me. Fun, fun, right? I will be back. I promise!

 At the beach on Friday...what a hot one it was!!! It was just the boys and I that day, so we got lots of time together!!!  The weatherman predicted rain all weekend, so we didn't do anything outside. By time Sunday night came the kids were going crazy! And the worst part...it barely rained! So we headed over to my brother's house and swam...until 10:00. The kids were whipped and passed out as soon as they hit the pillow!  The boys and I took a 2.5 mile bike ride on Friday. The sun was hot, but it was a lot of fun. My tan boy...this boy looks like he lives at the beach in the Bahamas! What a great day!

Well, I am back. Not that I went very far.  Actually, I didn't go anywhere these past few months (not including my NY trip that I referenced in the last post). When I got back from my trip I had full intentions to write again. And then a few days went by. Then a few weeks went by. And then every Monday I had great plans to write that day. And it didn't happen. I think I just needed a break. It's really my first break from the blog. Not much has happened. Just in the middle of another busy summer of sun, water and fun. School has been out for almost 6 weeks...we are just about at the half way point. I only have three more weeks before I start planning my school year again. We are going on vacation in August and then when I get back I will be knee deep in planning. But for now, I am taking that much needed mental break. So, see you again this week. I will post some pictures of the kids and what we have been up to.

On my way to New York...be back next week :)