July 24, 2023 - Monday


Jonas and Clem started their afternoon camps this week. It's crazy how much harder the days seem when we have that deadline looming over us. We took the morning easy: did chores, ate, did French, and then we headed out in the afternoon. After dropping the kids off at camp, I took Ruby and Ollie to Brit's for a visit. We had a really good time and then went to get the kids again! I let the girls play at the playground while we waited for Jonas's camp to finish (he's done an hour after Clem) and it started POURING while we were out there. We got Jonas and came home for dinner and that was the day!

I need to make my final decisions on curriculum or I won't end up getting them delivered in time for the school year to start. I'm starting to stress out! I stayed home from HC and spent hours poring over all of my choices. I was up until 11:30pm trying to figure it out and still don't have it settled now. This part is stressful! 

The kids played really well together this morning. I was so happy to not have to hear a bunch of screaming, crying, and fighting for a couple of hours. I spent a bunch of time getting the study ready this morning and got to do it in peace!

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