Back to School Bliss

I really took advantage of my first week with all three kids in school. I got my nails done, sat and had coffee with the ladies for 2 hours, did some shopping, SHOWERED, went for a walk... and that was all in just 6 hours! Who knew that I could be more efficient at relaxing with no kids around. But this week it's back to the grind stone. I'm getting back on track with VentureVA this month. I just needed to get it out of my system and I feel soooo much better.

As for school, everyone is doing great! Peggy wants to go every day. Her favorite part is play-dough and the little potties they have in the bathroom at school. Sarah told me this week that she LOVES FIRST GRADE... thanks be to God and Mrs. Williams! She loves her teacher and she brings gifts to her almost everyday. David, as usual, is fine with school.

And the extra stuff... Peggy is taking ballet again. The swimming schedule didn't work out, but she and I are going to swim on Monday's together at the Y. She'll be ready for her first "non mommy" class after her birthday... she grew gills this summer! Sarah is doing Girl Scouts. I'm the leader, so it should be very interesting. She may also start some art classes at a local gallery later this month. Check out this site... www.vitaexplorations.com it sounds like an interesting business! Sarah and David are both doing Religious education this year. David will be getting his first communion this spring. David is also playing soccer. Dave is coach his team. He's a great coach and the parents love him... I do too.

So.... we're busy! What else is new.

The Roads in Rhode Island

Mary and I had a wonderful trip. It was so great to have all that time to talk and chat and gab and just hang out. We learned one thing on the trip... the Rhode in Rhode Island doesn't mean a thing. We got lost just about every time we ventured out in the car! The lack of signs, disappearing lanes and cryptic directions, it's amazing we made it any of our destinations.

The Edgewood B&B we stayed at was awesome! The two houses were beautifully restored, filled with antiques, and completely comfortable. The house we stayed in has a residence attached to it and the two kids of the original owners still live there... they are 95 and 93 years old!!!!!!

Take a look at all my photos here. We packed lots in for three days. After waiting over 2 hours for a rental car we drove from Boston to Providence in the dark through torrential rain... locals were pulling over it was so bad. But it was dry in Providence and we headed out for a late dinner of Fish and Chips at O'rourke's Irish Pub in South Providence. Saturday morning we had a few hours to kill before the wedding. After a wonderful home cooked meal we headed to downtown Providence to wander the streets. They are doing a great job of revitalizing downtown without taking away from the historic look and feel of the place. Then we headed West to the wedding which was at a retreat center for URI. It was a beautiful wedding and very nice reception followed by a bonfire complete with smores! Sunday was Kingsbury day... we went to my uncle's house and had a mini family reunion. Cousins came from everywhere to see me! I was so flattered! More pictures of that here. I got to see my dad and Helen, too. I even got to meet Peanut!

We had an extraordinary dinner Sunday night at a restaurant in Providence. Mary needed oyster's! Monday we had most of the day before having to drive back to Boston. We headed to Newport and strolled the cliffwalk to see the Mansions. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!

Mary, just promise me we won't wait another decade before we do this again!!!