Girls' Weekend

Wow - I haven't updated my blog in a very long time, and the thought of going back and covering what I missed feels super overwhelming at this point. Quick recap of life since all that snow:

• An amazing, restful, safe, much-needed week in Florida for spring break! We spent time as a family, and Steve and I also got to get away for a few days to celebrate our 40th birthdays. I'm so glad we got away when we did, because life since has been crazy.
• Soccer, cheer, softball ... games/competitions/practices. Busy, fun, and successful. Watching my girls at these events is probably one of my very activities.
• Vaccines for Steve and me! Side effects: sleepiness for me; chills and lethargy for Steve.
• Attempted pool opening! We've had a couple of really warm, sunny Sundays so we've turned on the pool heater and the girls have taken a swim. Nothing consistent yet, though. Nothing beats reading and playing by the pool on a beautiful day!
• 60+ hour work weeks - full of stress and not enough hours in the day to get to all the things. Seems like every time I feel like we finally have a handle on this crazy COVID year, another curveball comes. At this point, I'm trying to keep my teachers going, keep the community happy, and keep everyone showing up and doing their best as we drag ourselves to the finish line.
• Girls are signed up for a week of sleep-away camp in June, but otherwise I've not made much progress on summer plans. I'll roll right into summer school after the year ends, but it's all virtual this year and, honestly, I'm looking forward to the flexibility that comes with that! Although I really believe the kids need to be in school, I need a break this summer!

This weekend, Steve met the college guys at a cabin in Oklahoma for draft weekend. Over the past couple of days, I've realized that this is the first time in a very long time that he's gone out of town and I haven't been totally anxiety-ridden at the very thought of it. I don't know what's different this time, but it's a relief. His weekend away has allowed me a little one-on-one time each with Sara and Emma (not that we don't miss him - ha! - but I'm glad it feels different this time).

Thursday night, Sara had her cheer banquet. Emma got a haircut and style ...

... and had dinner at BWW.

Sara was awarded "Most Improved Tumbler" on her cheer team. Super proud of her hard work!

Last night while Emma was at softball, Sara and I got the cool circle booth and enjoyed pizza at Taverna Rossa.

Now we're on day three (at least) of rain, so we'll see what we decide to do besides laundry and the usual catch-up stuff. I'm sure the girls will talk me into something fun!