1. I am delighted that when asked what she wanted to do for the vacant week in her summer schedule our 9 year old granddaughter yelled "Nana & Papa Camp". This is why we moved despite the struggle of moving and making friends once again. We seem to be doing something right that she wants to spend 5 days at our house with us. Now to make some plans that balance fun/exploring with just hanging out.
2. Starting Monday temperatures in our area became about 20 degrees warmer than usual for highs/"feels like" temps in the mid 80s for 5 days due to a heat dome sitting over the area for a week. That usually happens for a couple of weeks in August/September. We had the air conditioner running upstairs and a fan blowing strategically at the dog's favorite spot on the downstairs couch. Opened windows at night to reduce the indoor temp before it rose high again. Reminds me of growing up in Illinois without air conditioning!
3. Happily accepted a gift of half a loaf of Irish soda bread from a friend. I had thought of trying to make it for St. Patrick's Day, but quickly gave up that idea. I did spend the day remembering lovingly my grandfather who's birthday was St. Pat's day. He was the best grandpa for me.
4. Walked to the library mid-morning Tuesday before it got too hot so I could get some outdoor exercise while returning and picking up books.
5. Completed and mailed the DMV application for refund for the prepaid registration for the old car. Hopefully we will see a refund eventually.
I hope this shows up as blogger won't allow me to post my blog for today. Lots of great things happening at your place.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks Jackie.
DeleteI had some issue with Blogger today as well. Mostly in forematting my post. It did publish eventually.
ReplyDeleteAre there any drive-in theaters in your area Juhli? We are lucky to have one in a neighboring town, and it was a novelty to take the grandgirls to see kids movies there after dark when they were little. Heck, just walking to the library with your little sounds like a fun event for camp week! I miss library days with little grandgirls! :)
We have her over this evening and have been talking about ideas for camp. Art, crafts, cooking, ice cream, field trips, books and sleepovers so far on the list. The beginning of the "tween" years is interesting as I had boys and now 2 granddaughters.
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