Hot Weather

Well, it has finally hot enough to bust out the plastic pool. Surprisingly, Talan was far more interested in it than Mason. A huge change from last summer. I took some cute video and pictures of Talan enjoying the pool. We had such a busy day yesterday with the garage sale that was very unsuccessful, then we went to the Kroc center but couldn't enjoy the kids swim area as there was a contamination (read a kid pooped in the pool) although we did go into the lap pool for a little while. Talan was too scared to go in the lap pool so we blew ours up when we got home. Talan wouldn't come in last night he was so into his pool and it was the first thing he did this morning. He was a bit alarmed by the grass in the pool so I gave him a strainer to fish it all out! :)

Today, we just hung out at home and then went to the Kroc center. I didn't realize they had changed their daycare hours so I only got a 20 minute workout which irritated me briefly. We then got to finally experience the family hot-tub. It was mayhem there as it is so hot outside. It felt like every member was at the cove pool and a lot of them were in the hot tub. Talan LOVED it and didn't want to leave at all. Mason started complaining about his tooth hurting so we left to go home and take some Tylenol. Now it is his bottom tooth that is hurting. So frustrating. Thankfully, they are both napping right now so I have a little peace and quiet. Yippee!

Today is my Al-Anon birthday as we call it. Eight years. Very cool. And I have got myself a new sponsor, so I am excited about that. I love all the growth and friendship of the program. So glad I have such amazing people to call friends and to learn from. Hands down they have been a huge support system for me, helping making Idaho my home.

The other big news is that Talan was accepted (finally) into the NIC children's center which will be fabulous come fall when I am full time in the RN program. My dear neighbor/friend Keira works there, and Talan adores her, so he will get a lot of "KeKe" time. :) He is very excited. We went to look at his new school on Thursday. Talan loves to talk about his new school. He is very excited that it is on Mommy's college campus. Mason will be in kindergarten next Fall and I am hoping they have some sort of extended care option. That is the next hurdle.

I am busy studying for my CNA state exam and clinical test which I will be taking on Wednesday. It is the last thing I have to pass to ensure my spot in the RN program. I got an A in the class so I think the written exam should be no problem but I am nervous about the clinical component. Wish me luck.

Joe comes home tomorrow for 24 hours. I am very excited. :)