M.I.A

I want to apologize to all my readers out there for not keeping up on my GIST list. As you all know, I started school for the summer, and with that I have been extremely busy. My schedule consist of going to school M-TH from 8-12; on Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday I have been working in my husband's office from 12:30-4:30. Everyday I have something to do and don't get home till late. I normally use my Tuesday and Thursday's to catch up on things around the house, but does not always turn out to be that way. I still go to school till 12:00 and by the time I get off and going for the day, something else comes up and there I am running around crazy till late. I have also become the new fundraiser board member for NDA Crew, and one of our biggest fundraisers is working Mud Hens games in the spring / summer. So on top of my busy school / home life, I am also spending some nights ( weekends and weekdays ) volunteering my time at Fifth Third Field. I am really enjoy my life this summer and would not change it for the world. I have opened myself up to many new different things and feel blessed everyday. I have been bad for not keeping up on my list, but after the days I normally have, 9:30 comes and the girls go to bed, I go too.
My next blog will be a general list of everything that I found grace in since my last list. It may not be in order but it will be a good one. You will see how perfect my life feels for me this summer.
It is 10:00 and way past my bed time ( my body is starting to tell me "go to bed" ) (yes on a Friday, I am still a loser )

GIST 152

1. First day of college ( this is a big step for me )
2. Making my family's favorite dinner
3. Being in the pool for the first time ( this season ) with all my girls and my mom
4. Getting a night out my girlfriends, even after a really busy day
5. Seeing the new Sex and the City movie ( loved it )

GIST 151

1. Another morning with just me time
2. Everyone sleeping super late this morning
3. Finding new suits for the little ones
4. A relaxing afternoon
5. Seeing a great friend and her family, and hearing that they are starting off their summer with a family vacation ( you deserve it Jess - have fun! )

GIST 150

1. Waking up before everyone else and having a quiet morning to myself
2. Finally getting the pool up and running - floated by afternoon
3. A cookout with John's side of the family
4. Watching the kids play with their second cousins
5. Knowing I have a great family on both sides

GIST 149

1. Getting all the girls summer clothes out and winter clothes packed away
2. A afternoon at my mom's watching my kids play
3. Seeing my nephew play with my girls
4. A cookout with my brother and his family
5. Falling asleep with Reese

GIST 148

1. Jordan's grades for her freshman year
2. Getting cookies from the girl I take to school sometimes
3. Another beautiful day
4. Pool being ready to clean and hopefully be swimable by the end of the weekend
5. Three day weekend!

GIST 147

1. Taking the cover off my mom's pool ( ready for summer )
2. A mall run with Jordan and Reese
3. Helping Jordan find a new bathing suit for the summer
4. Buying myself a little sun dress
5. Being 100% ready to start school next week