Summer winds down...

Hello dear readers - I know, it's hard to be a 'reader' when there is nothing new to read. I've been bad. I've not been posting as I should - blame it on the heat of summer. While I've had things to share, I've not been able to find the energy to do so. I'm also at this point where I have so much going on in my head that I'm not sure what to share. So I guess I'll break my fast with something light and fluffy:

Summer is officially on the decline in my house...we saw The British Invasion. Every year we catch a free concert by this band here in Hilliard. It is a ritual, which usually marks the beginning of the end of summer, that Brian and I enjoy very much. We find a nice place on the lawn, snack on some munchies and enjoy a pretty darn decent Beatles' cover band. (They play more than The Beatles btw). The kids enjoy the music - despite themselves - and get to bounce themselves silly in the free inflatables area they set up. All in all, a good time is had by all. (They play all over the place - check em out!)

Last night the crowd was a bit sparse - which is a surprise because this concert is usually well attended. It made for shorter lines at the bouncy house though. :) It is a good place to people watch. I enjoyed watching all the happy dogs bounding about the park and the toddlers shaking their diapered booties. I was alarmed, however, at how many obese children I saw. I'm talking about kids no more than 5! How does this happen? It is seriously troubling to me. Do their parents really have blinders on? How do they not see how much more their child weighs than the rest of the kids? How does that not worry them to the point of taking action? It is a serious problem.

Yesterday, also marked the end of my back to school (BTS) shopping spree. I put the finishing touches on all things BTS. Supplies - check! Clothes - check! Loss of sanity - check! Totally drained budget - double check! Between all the getting ready for school shopping (which fell squarely on my shoulders despite the fact that I'm working full time) and completing all the necessary paperwork, I am ready for classes to begin. We had to spend extra energy in preparation for Brandon's return to school due to his diabetes...trips to the doctor, extra medical supplies, extra snacks and forms. I'm just worn out!

I feel like we've already started school really...Meaghan spent the last two weeks trying out for cheer leading and then volleyball, which meant daily trips up to her new school. Unfortunately she did not make either team, but her spirits are still good and she is looking forward to 7th grade. I was really proud of her effort and determination these past 2 weeks. Tuesday begins her 2-day (you read that right) orientation. Brandon doesn't meet his new teacher until next Monday (24th) - the day before school starts. He's a bit bummed about that. He's ready to go back too.

Another summer fading away...it's all downhill from here!