I survived the very long and very hot summer (although this week we are seeing 100+ temps again) with the boys. We spent lots of time at the pool, watching movies, going to swim lessons each day, camps, visiting various indoor (thus, air conditioned) places in search of entertainment, and in general destroying the house with playdoh, paint, and toys. We also spent time in Baton Rouge, and on vacation in St. Kitts.

The beginning of the school year also marks the beginning of LSU football season and fall, which is probably my favorite time of year. It is unfortunate we live in Dallas and don’t get to go to the LSU football games each weekend. As a child, teenager, and college student, it was the highlight of the week. I really miss sharing the tailgating experience and games with Miguel and William like I did with my parents and brother.

My husband (stupidly, I might add) asked me the other day what I was going to do with all my free time now that Miguel is in school each morning and William is in school two days a week. He’s lucky he survived without being punched in the face. Free time…what’s that? Oh, you mean the 6 (SIX!) hours a week I have without either of the boys. Ha!

In all that “free time” I have, I have volunteered to chair the auction at Miguel’s school as well coordinate other fundraisers, volunteers, and the teacher appreciation committee. If I didn’t enjoy being involved, I wouldn’t do it, and I like being involved in my children's schools.

In addition to school, Miguel is taking a karate class once a week, and William is taking a Mommy and me art class as well as a gym class. I’m squeezing in working out each day, book club once a month, doctors appointments that have been neglected too long, and all the stuff that goes along with being a wife to a traveling workaholic and mother. It’s a fun crazy life!

Update on Miguel’s health: His platelets are normal. Not much else to report…he’s one lucky guy.

Some random photos….

Teacher gifts for the first day of school. 2 liter bottle stuffed with candy, a notepad, pens, pencils, hand sanitizer, popcorn, cheese crackers, and Crystal Light on the go packets. The card said…bottled especially for (teacher’s name) by the Miguel Wood Bottling Company.

An in progress photo of LSU cake balls. They were dipped in milk chocolate and some in white chocolate.

Gorgeous strawberries waiting to be dipped in milk chocolate.

Sweet Miss Lisa, who is more than likely going to kill me for posting a photo of her, but I can’t resist. She is a wonderful friend to me, and adores the boys. We love Miss Lisa!