I'm breathing, Connie.
So, the good news is that I have NOT been hurt or sick, or neglecting the kids (only the blog). I am in the throws of Twilight Camp. It will be my last year (for about 6 until Christian starts) because Logan will be at BOY Scout camp next summer. I have enjoyed it greatly, being the District Camp Registrar, and there really only is a couple months where it is hectic and all consuming. I enjoy the all consuming. It would only be a little better if it weren't at the same time as every imaginable end-of-school-year event/activity known to man. It's okay. I work better under pressure - and generally, I eat less/healthier during these times (obviously, I could use more of these kinds of times ...)
I haven't even had the opportunity to read the blogs I love. Sorry for neglecting you too, bloggers. Tonight, I had some time and sat down and scrolled through over 200 posts I've missed. I mostly looked at the great pictures, so don't be surprised if I am shocked at any information that you posted and I didn't read thoroughly.
There are four days left of school for the older three. Samy's last day of pre-school was today. She had a great program and good party and is geared up to go to Kindergarten in September. In the meantime, we have had the talent show (Logan and Maren), the band concert (Eric), Field Days (L & M), awards ceremony (Eric - L & M's are next week), finished gymnastics for the summer, and done projects, projects, and more projects - with a diorama thrown in here or there, among other things.
Upcoming is the ballet and piano recitals (Maren) and a few other odds and ends and class parties to finish up the year.
It used to be that when the kids were all a few years younger, I didn't really care for the summer months. It was longer days that I had to fill with entertainment and it seemed like I was constantly making a meal for people. I couldn't [still can't] stand daylight savings time where I had my kids in bed at 7/7:30 at night and hoped and prayed that they couldn't hear the neighbor kids gleefully playing outside until 9 pm when it's finally dusk and could ignore the middle-of-the-day sun shinning through their closed bedroom blinds.
Nowadays, I am SO looking forward to summer. I have packed in camps and activities and such, but it is all so much less structured and actually has turned out to be quite nice. (Yes, Kelly, I used the words "unstructured and like" in a positive way in regards to me). The days are still long, and I still feel like I am making one meal after another (Eric and Logan are killing me with the "teen-age" boy appetites), but I've mellowed out nicely over the past decade or so and it's not as overwhelming anymore.
Some pictures of the latest happenings:
Maren's President Zachary Taylor project. She did a great job and looked pretty good as "Old Rough and Ready"! He's our 3-Great Grand Uncle.
Mother's Day nap
School Talent Show! Maren danced to "A Whole New World"
Wanna be Imelda Marcos.
One step/rank(?) away from Eagle. (But I'm not sure. I'm not really versed in BOY Scouts yet. I only know CUB scouts. I'll get on it. 
Never too early for child labor.
Pre-K graduation/program
Primary Missionary Activity (Logan "went" to San Pablo Philippines)
We are very much looking forward to Summer Lovin'!
6 comments:
I think think I've finally mellowed out enough to look forward to Summer, too! I'm even planning on letting up on bedtime for a couple of months- crazy! We still have 3 weeks of school, so I'll be thinking of you....
Im glad you are alive and mellowed out. My kids arent in school yet so my only problem with summer is that Travis isnt in school. he wont go swimming and so thats a bummer cuz that means I cant either cuz we are supposed to have family time or something like that.
I am so happy to hear from you, and that you are well and breathing! I knew it was probably that you were wrapped up in activities. When you have a free moment give me a call so we can get caught up.
It's good to see you "back". I've missed you, your wit and your outlook on life that comes through your blog. You cute kids too!!! Busy Momma!! Have a great summer! Hopefully no hurricanes this year! Love ya!
I remember Twilight Camp. Do they still have it at the park off NasaRd 1? What a fun, crazy week. Glad to hear all is well at the Tonini home.
Amy Bradshaw
I love how you told Connie plainly, "I'm breathing, Connie."
I loved this...I loved all of the pictures of your gorgeous kids and that you and Geoff are included in the pictures.
You amaze me that you have done Twilight Camp all of these years. Seriously amazing! That would make me cry (in my closet).
I hope I can mellow out this summer. I can't stand it when my kids tell me how bored they are.
I belly laughed (ouch, stitches) about the, Wanna be Imelda Marcos. I also clicked on the Child Labor picture to see that yummy Christian being FORCED to take out the trash. So cute...you meanie, you. ;0
So...did Logan have to come to the Primary Activity dressed or did the Presidency provide costumes for everyone.
I cannot express how wonderful it was to get your call in the hospital. My heart just soared when I heard, "Gretchen, what are you doing?"
I love you! Sorry I missed your call at home. We are doing alright...I am trying to post the whole story on my blog...I am not very good at posting though. Little John is doing okay...he had lost some weight but has started gaining again. My hope is to fatten that boy up properly ☺.
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