Happenings in our house

The middle of July is officially here.  Four weeks from today Andrew will be back at work.  Time sure isn't slowing down, is it?  Although I appreciate (tremendously) the slower pace of summer, I know I'll be ready for the routine come school time.  And of course, with us being empty nesters, the routine is certainly going to be different!

Thomas has been working A LOT of hours these last couple of weeks.  He's been called in extra several times, and we are so proud that he is always willing to go in when called.  He's appreciating the increase in the bank account, especially since he had a speeding ticket to pay!  Such is the life of an 18-year-old, I would presume.

Catherine hasn't been working much.  She was a tremendous help in getting ready for the party last weekend.  She's having some minor medical issues that can be treated, and is working very diligently to make sure that she has things lined up and ready to go for the nursing program this fall.  To be honest, I am not remotely pleased with the lack of information and communication that is happening from her school.  I don't know if it is consequences of COVID, or just the way they've always been, but I am not impressed and would not recommend attending there.  Catherine is set on it though, and she's working hard to navigate the system.

I was back to work this week.  There is plenty to do this year, and I'm grateful for that.  I also have much more flexibility in schedule this year, so I'm not required to be "in person" just because I'm supposed to be there.  If there isn't anything to do, I can go home!

This weekend will be our first laid-back weekend in quite some time, and I'm really looking forward to it!