We recently attended a birthday party up at 'our' pool. Some of the local families that have been going all summer were there. Got a few action shots of B shooting baskets.

Last few days of summer are very low key. Next week the routines start...getting up early...sticking to my cleaning schedule....working out again...looking forward to some structure.  Hoping to put in place some structure at home with JB, so I am intentional about working on some things from therapy.

We found out the boys' teachers. I am not familiar with either of them, but of course hear good things. Any time we talk about their teachers, JB pipes up with 'my tee-er'. He is as excited as them to start. He will start the Tuesday after Labor Day. Tuesday through Friday 12:30-3:10. The bus will pick him up and I can just see his proud little face the first time he climbs those steps and looks out at the window at me. I wish I was on the other end, watching him get off the bus, but either way, he will love it. The older boys are a little jealous that he gets to ride the bus and they do not.

JR works for a property management company. Over the last couple of years they have expanded into other things. They manage about 50 luxury homes right now and they are wanting to offer luxury rental cars for those renting their properties. They will rent the suburbans for a week at a time and have 5 suburbans. They need someone on the airport end to pick up the rental, check it out, wash and vacuum it and then leave it for the next renter. The owner has asked if I would be interested. As long as I have the car ready for the next renter, I wash (drive through car wash) and vacuum them when it works for me. He is fine with me having the boys with me. The best part, they will pay for a 2 hour block of time for each car but ideally it will take 30-45 minutes. Does not sound bad. Up to 10 hours a week and I can take the kids. Will call him back next week but will probably jump on board. He is anticipating having all the cars rented out year round. An easy way to fund my travels for next summer!

B has been complaining of a sore throat and headaches.  Jbird has finally quit asking for his pain meds.  I am feeling good, although JR feels like he is getting sick.  Praying for continued health for all of us.  Don't want any sickness at the beginning of a school year.

Off to unwind!