littlejaded

I had the chance to go to Mackinac Island, where no cars are allowed – just bikes, pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. The kidlets and I decided to rent bikes and ended up cycling around the whole island – 8 miles! So much fun! I felt so invigorated after; hopefully I can get into the habit going for a bike ride every day.

I take great comfort and strength in the fact that I listened to, believed and supported my kids when they came to me for help.

So what that I burn their mac ‘n’ cheese sometimes or fall asleep while watching a video with them? Hopefully someday they won’t remember the tiny disappointments. Hopefully they will always remember that I sacrificed EVERYTHING for them. I did the right thing for them. That thought makes me stronger every day.

We’re in the final weeks of summer and it’s finally reached the 80’s. Insane. Actually, I don’t feel so bad because I’ve been too busy working to even think about the beach. But now….it’s coming down to the wire and in the next three weeks I need to 1) pack 2) get my fill of refreshing Lake Michigan to last me through the next long winter 3) work as much as I can until the tourists go home 4) pack 5) get ready for a gimungous garage sale and 6) pack.

Have I mentioned that I haven’t even started packing yet? It’s going to be like Finals Week in college all over again…...all-nighters.