End of Summer, Beginning of School

I survived the hospital! A) there was a very kind woman tech and no men...super relieved because if I had to spend the night being completely vulnerable while I slept, I felt better that it was a woman, B) the only other person there was a little old lady who I felt completely not threatened by. There was a ceiling fan and a tv and I could have my phone so I still felt connected to my family even though they didn't really need me. And phew...it's over! :)

The next morning we had a big breakfast with French toast, eggs, and bacon and then loaded up the vehicles and headed to Omaha for the Fun Plex. We had so much fun riding bumper boats, bumper cars, go-carts, slick track, wave pool, lazy river, some even went down some of the slides! We spent about 6 hours there and it was a blast! I have ZERO pictures because I left my phone in the locker and just enjoyed the time with my family being in the moment! 

Following tradition, we then went to Spaghetti Works and loaded up on salad and pasta. Ariez was quite proud of his salad plate full of pepperochinis and potato sticks and pretzels until he saw Tai's salad plate full of just diced ham. I'm not sure if he was jealous or impressed. 

We grocery shopped, got all last minute back to school items (GREAT sale on Converse!), grilled, played games, went to church and a movie. Have I mentioned that I absolutely love the ability to order my groceries online and then just go pick them up later? It's phenomenal! 

And then it came...BACK TO SCHOOL! I have one super excited 7th grader, one not so impressed 9th grader, and two seniors who may already be ready to be done. Oh...and not to be outdone, one college graduate who just this morning got registered for school at SCC. 

I pray for them to have a fulfilling and safe year. I pray that they make good choices and that those around them make good choices. I pray that they will become more spiritually connected and serve those around them. I pray for their teachers and administrators and their friends and their families. 

Up and onward to the next adventure...I've currently set a quit date from smoking and continue to count my carbs (somedays I count a LOT of carbs). I am halfway through with my classes for the quarter and will continue to push through and register this week for my classes next quarter. 

We are not perfect beings but we just keep pushing forward.