Well, I can't believe it's the last day of August! I've been so busy this summer, I haven't really had that much time to enjoy it. This last week was no exception! Last weekend was fantastic. On Saturday night, I went out with my high school girlfriends, and we had a great time. I haven't been able to spend much time with them lately, so having the chance to go out dancing with my girls was so much fun! I was in a great mood all week, because I'd actually had a night off from being Mommy! It was definitely needed, and I definitely appreciated the break.
In the last two weeks, a lot of progress has been made in terms of the bus. The interior is finished, it's finally getting painted, vinyl prints were ordered, the mats arrived, and t-shirts came in. LOTS of progress. Things are beginning to come together, and we are finally getting some advertising done! Charley has been a great advertisement for GO! Gymnastics. I gave her a t-shirt the day it came in, and I've had to fight her NOT to wear it, ever since. Basically the only clothes she will take off her 'gymnastics shirt' for are a swimsuit, and her Disney Princess shirt. And it's not like she just asks to wear it. She screams bloody murder when I try to take it off of her! I had to give her two shirts, so I can wash one while she's wearing the other. I've been doing a ton of laundry, but I suppose I should ride this phase out while it lasts! On another note, the bus was supposed to be done last week. And it's not. But I think that's to be expected in any construction-related industry, right? Two weeks actually means a month? That's my thought! It should be finished this week, though, and everything will be together well before National Gymnastics Day.
Sunday I taught several private lessons, which kept me pretty busy. On Monday, I finally made it to the gym to work out, which has been difficult the last few weeks. It's not that I don't want to go. I do! It's my only break! But between working at the gym, and getting everything together with the bus, it can be impossible to make it to the gym while the childcare center is open. Anyway, I went to the gym on Monday, proudly sporting my GO! Gymnastics shirt. As I was working out, I noticed a good-looking guy watching me. I've seen him there before, but never noticed him looking at me. I DID notice that there wasn't a ring on his finger. But I didn't think much of it, and just figured he was reading my t-shirt, trying to figure out what it was for. So, I finished my weight lifting and left to get Charley. He must have left just after I did, because Charley and I passed him on the stairs, and he laughed at some comment Charley made (go figure). I smiled and said something to the extent of, "Always something with a toddler!" I don't remember. But anyway, there was a bit of an exchange. As I walked Charley to the car, and started to get her buckled in, I noticed him walking out with his daughters. They looked like they were about 5 and 7, or somewhere in that range. He was chatting with them, and as they walked in our direction, I heard one of his daughters say, loudly, "But Dad, I can SMELL that you farted!" His face turned all different shades of red, and he glanced in my direction. I could almost hear him asking himself, "Did she hear that?" Ummm...yes I did. And it was hilarious. It's a good thing I had my head down, buckling Charley in, because otherwise he would have seen my eyes well up with tears as I tried to hold in my laughter. It was so funny! I've decided to share this story, because I've told it to several people, and as I've verbally repeated it, and Charley has noticed people laughing in response, she's picked up the phrase. I even heard her tell Oscar, "Oscar, I can smell that you farted!" I'm so nervous that she's going to drop that bomb on me in public! My fingers are crossed that she forgets...soon!
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So, that was Monday. The rest of the week was spent doing planning for the preschool program at KGC, National Gymnastics Day, and of course, getting everything lined up to launch the bus in September. Charley and I got to squeeze in a little playdate, too, with one of her best friends! I didn't have as many private lessons scheduled as usual (which was intentional), and I definitely got a lot done, but got to have some fun, too. On Wednesday, Charley and I went to the MN State Fair with my sister, Kelsey. It's a family tradition to go early...like 6:30 a.m. early...and we stuck to that tradition this year. Honestly, it was one of the best visits to the State Fair that I've had in years. We beat the crowd and the heat, and got to explore the fair while it was relatively quiet. Charley absolutely had a blast. She loved riding the rides, particularly the cars. She has a strange obsession with driving a car. Anyway, after riding 3 different cars, it was time for us to leave that part of the fair. She wasn't happy about it. She threw a mini-tantrum, hit me, and earned herself a little time out. This gave me (well, technically Kelsey), the opportunity to capture the best time out picture ever. After her time out, Charley was suddenly in much better spirits, and ready to explore the rest of the fair. She is a funny kid like that. She knows when she needs a time out, and typically recovers quickly.
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We went back to the fair today, with my dad, Scott, and Kelsey, and again, had a great time. Charley and I didn't stay long, but I'm really glad we went. We got to see a few things we missed out on last time, and have some nice family time. It was nice. It was also nice that my mom and Mark took Charley to lunch this afternoon, and gave me some time to run errands. It's definitely faster to get things accomplished without a toddler by my side. Although, I love having my little toddler by my side! This afternoon, we met with one of my good friends for an early Happy Hour. It's not a normal part of my daily life, but it's a holiday weekend, right? We had a great conversation, Charley was amused and entertained for an hour, and I got to relax. That's my kind of afternoon!
Now, going into the next week, I've got a lot to look forward to. It's FINALLY going to be my 30th birthday, which I've been more excited about than dreading, probably because I know my 30s will be at least as exciting as my 20s, the bus will be finished, I'll take on more of the preschool load at the gym, and I'll get a chance to promote my new venture. It's a lot, but I know everything will settle in soon. For now, I'm going to relax on the couch, and wish everybody a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
Well, I can't believe it's the last day of August! I've been so busy this summer, I haven't really had that much time to enjoy it. This last week was no exception! Last weekend was fantastic. On Saturday night, I went out with my high school girlfriends, and we had a great time. I haven't been able to spend much time with them lately, so having the chance to go out dancing with my girls was so much fun! I was in a great mood all week, because I'd actually had a night off from being Mommy! It was definitely needed, and I definitely appreciated the break.
In the last two weeks, a lot of progress has been made in terms of the bus. The interior is finished, it's finally getting painted, vinyl prints were ordered, the mats arrived, and t-shirts came in. LOTS of progress. Things are beginning to come together, and we are finally getting some advertising done! Charley has been a great advertisement for GO! Gymnastics. I gave her a t-shirt the day it came in, and I've had to fight her NOT to wear it, ever since. Basically the only clothes she will take off her 'gymnastics shirt' for are a swimsuit, and her Disney Princess shirt. And it's not like she just asks to wear it. She screams bloody murder when I try to take it off of her! I had to give her two shirts, so I can wash one while she's wearing the other. I've been doing a ton of laundry, but I suppose I should ride this phase out while it lasts! On another note, the bus was supposed to be done last week. And it's not. But I think that's to be expected in any construction-related industry, right? Two weeks actually means a month? That's my thought! It should be finished this week, though, and everything will be together well before National Gymnastics Day.
Sunday I taught several private lessons, which kept me pretty busy. On Monday, I finally made it to the gym to work out, which has been difficult the last few weeks. It's not that I don't want to go. I do! It's my only break! But between working at the gym, and getting everything together with the bus, it can be impossible to make it to the gym while the childcare center is open. Anyway, I went to the gym on Monday, proudly sporting my GO! Gymnastics shirt. As I was working out, I noticed a good-looking guy watching me. I've seen him there before, but never noticed him looking at me. I DID notice that there wasn't a ring on his finger. But I didn't think much of it, and just figured he was reading my t-shirt, trying to figure out what it was for. So, I finished my weight lifting and left to get Charley. He must have left just after I did, because Charley and I passed him on the stairs, and he laughed at some comment Charley made (go figure). I smiled and said something to the extent of, "Always something with a toddler!" I don't remember. But anyway, there was a bit of an exchange. As I walked Charley to the car, and started to get her buckled in, I noticed him walking out with his daughters. They looked like they were about 5 and 7, or somewhere in that range. He was chatting with them, and as they walked in our direction, I heard one of his daughters say, loudly, "But Dad, I can SMELL that you farted!" His face turned all different shades of red, and he glanced in my direction. I could almost hear him asking himself, "Did she hear that?" Ummm...yes I did. And it was hilarious. It's a good thing I had my head down, buckling Charley in, because otherwise he would have seen my eyes well up with tears as I tried to hold in my laughter. It was so funny! I've decided to share this story, because I've told it to several people, and as I've verbally repeated it, and Charley has noticed people laughing in response, she's picked up the phrase. I even heard her tell Oscar, "Oscar, I can smell that you farted!" I'm so nervous that she's going to drop that bomb on me in public! My fingers are crossed that she forgets...soon!
We went back to the fair today, with my dad, Scott, and Kelsey, and again, had a great time. Charley and I didn't stay long, but I'm really glad we went. We got to see a few things we missed out on last time, and have some nice family time. It was nice. It was also nice that my mom and Mark took Charley to lunch this afternoon, and gave me some time to run errands. It's definitely faster to get things accomplished without a toddler by my side. Although, I love having my little toddler by my side! This afternoon, we met with one of my good friends for an early Happy Hour. It's not a normal part of my daily life, but it's a holiday weekend, right? We had a great conversation, Charley was amused and entertained for an hour, and I got to relax. That's my kind of afternoon!
Now, going into the next week, I've got a lot to look forward to. It's FINALLY going to be my 30th birthday, which I've been more excited about than dreading, probably because I know my 30s will be at least as exciting as my 20s, the bus will be finished, I'll take on more of the preschool load at the gym, and I'll get a chance to promote my new venture. It's a lot, but I know everything will settle in soon. For now, I'm going to relax on the couch, and wish everybody a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
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