Beastie Girl, just because she’s so stinkin’ cute.
I’d love to say we’ve been busy having fun but, no. I’d love to say I’ve been sucked so deep into my story I’m barely coming up for air but, no. I’d love to say we’re as ready as we can be for school but, no. I am counting down the days, though 
It’s been a spinning of wheels type of week.
All that being said, I did do a first read through of the two stories sitting here patiently waiting. The authors, on the other hand, perhaps not so patiently. Profuse apologies Mel and Angela!! However, I still need to write up my notes then read through a second time to make sure the notes still apply as first reading was wee beastie interruptus.
I need my schedule back! If nothing else, this summer has proved to me how much I need a routine.
Aug 19, 2012 @ 06:39:21
It must be a mother’s internal clock – sounding an alarm when summer has reached its peak of enjoyment! I was saying yesterday that my boys have achieved complete wildness; therefore, it’s time for them to get back to the world of ‘civilized’ man. Ha! I suppose the hundreds of dollars spent (school uniforms are expensive!) prompted my musings as much as their utter shedding of …well. Let us just say that they’ve taken to ‘hunting’ and ‘trapping’. They disdain clothing – except for shorts. Their feet are stained from running barefoot. …in a way, I hate to disturb their perfect world…but I’m ready for a schedule to order our days once again. :}
Aug 19, 2012 @ 08:24:02
We don’t have uniforms, thankfully, but do have standard attire. Have to say I love the mindlessness of having designated school clothes
Yep, barefoot and shorts…sounds just like my house!
Thanks for stopping by Nadja!
Aug 19, 2012 @ 06:55:14
I do love that picture of Beastie girl. Just laid out and relaxed. And you’re all good Raelyn. It’s been busy times in my neck of the woods. I guess that’s the key with waiting. Keep yourself so busy that the waiting isn’t so rough. And thank you for the read-through. I look forward to your notes.
Aug 19, 2012 @ 08:28:42
I feel really bad because this is not like me at all. I’m usually really good about turning beta reads around in a week or less, though your story is a bit longer than the average I’ve done that with…still no excuse. Bad friend :slaps wrist: bad.
Thanks for understanding and for stopping by Angela!!
Aug 19, 2012 @ 18:37:27
It’s time like these I’m glad all my kids wear fur. Hang in there. School will bring routine back soon.
Aug 19, 2012 @ 20:56:27
If we count the mice and guinea pigs, my kids wearing fur outnumber the kids without fur, LOL. There’s actually quiet a bit going on that I can’t share, at least not yet.
Thanks for stopping by Maria!
Aug 19, 2012 @ 19:06:26
I so get it. I could just copy and paste your post for my own update. I’m procrastinating on writing my own Sunday check in because summer had me in its grips this last week. School starts back 8/27, and I’m hoping my muse will visit again even though I’ve ignored her way too much since June.
Aug 19, 2012 @ 20:58:35
Go ahead, LOL, Beastie Girl likes visiting! Yeah, 27th for our kids too. Counting the days
Thanks for stopping by Tia!
Aug 20, 2012 @ 00:01:16
Raelyn, it will come!! School is *almost* here. Almost…..
Aug 20, 2012 @ 08:48:41
This has been the most discombobulated summer I can remember. So ready for it to be over with, LOL.
Thanks for stopping by Jenny!
Aug 20, 2012 @ 08:03:28
Love Beastie girl! Hang G/F it’s almost time! I remember LOVING the first day of school when my kids were kids. I got MY life back! That’s not to say I didn’t love spending time with my kids during their summers, but when they were teens I had all the chaos of summer but none of their company, as they would rather be with their friends. I was just a chauffeur. It’s their turn now to have the same kind of fun!
Wishing for you that first day flies in fast!
Aug 20, 2012 @ 08:51:31
Exactly Marcia. The days playing at the pool are great but all the schlepping is tiring. And people wonder why I was so disappointed when the schools went back to a 9 month schedule, LOL. I loved year-round school and the chaos in small doses!
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Aug 20, 2012 @ 09:35:20
Oh! we never had year-round school in my area, though they talked about how beneficial it was for kids….definitely for parents! Must have been great! So sorry you lost that.
Aug 20, 2012 @ 10:10:13
It was great. We usually had the whole month of December off which was awesome with everyone in the Christmas spirit
It made vacations easier too because we were traveling in the off season.
Aug 20, 2012 @ 10:14:41
Yes! Off-season travel would have been great! When my daughter was 9 and my son, 3, we went to Disney World the day after Thanksgiving for a week and it was heavenly and quiet yet decorated for Christmas! My daughter was an A student so I wasn’t worried about her missing school, but would have loved to avoid the guilt I had anyway.
Aug 22, 2012 @ 08:54:21
I’ve gotten about half done this summer of what I had planned. I am ready for the routine of school days. Best wishes for lots of productivity then!
Aug 22, 2012 @ 08:57:00
Back at you Julie!
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