.... And so it begins .... Back to School Time. Wasn't it just yesterday that we were going to end of the year last day parties and Sierra was happy to wear pj bottoms in the morning? Now it is almost time to get back in full swing ~ backpacks, school supplies, lunches, bus stops & the chaos that it all entails. Threatening Riley within an inch of her life if she doesn't stand still so I can do something with her wild child head of hair ..... oh the the things to look forward to :).
I haven't blogged in forever. I got in a slump and just not much to say. Then got excited about vacation the first of August and it was here and then gone in the blink of an eye. As we drove back home I was extremely sad, but I realized after getting home that it wasn't just because we were leaving Charleston and my family alone. I realized that some of my sadness stemmed from living so far away from those we love. It is hard to be so far away from everyone we love ~ California, Memphis, Charleston, Jonesboro. Sometimes in my heart I pray for Chad to find a job close to family. That prayer hasn't been answered yet, but I will just keep praying, I suppose.
It has been a summer of bubbles and swimming and sprinklers and two day car rides to vacation and work and sleepovers and potty training and the list just goes on. There have been ups and downs and tears and anger and I guess I just chunk it all up to Life. People aren't always going to agree and I have decided that at 35 years it is time to quit crying and stand up for why those tears would be shed in the first place. If someone loves you, they should respect you ,as they would someone else, and find a way to move on after gettting their point across. The Golden Rule has stuck around this long for a reason. I guess I am just tired of having my feelings hurt and excusing away the reason. I need to stick up for Kelli Newberry Perkins, whether it is fun or not.
On a positive note, I am going to CanCun with the Kansas State Women's Basketball Team the week of Thanksgiving. I am so stoked and going tomorrow to find a new bathing suit, since you can't typically find those in snow-ridden Kansas in November. I am also going to buy it in a size too small to encourage myself to exercise just a bit. Regardless, I am just thrilled to be traveling out of the country with good company which I think will help ensure a good time. Chad's daddy is being nice enough to come out and stay with the kids for the week. I will miss them and this will be my first holiday away from the twins and Sierra. They don't realize ~ Sierra does. She's a little upset now, but I think I can bribe her by the time we leave :).
Going to end this now ... things to do and it is almost time to get ready for the weekend.
Take care, y'all. I miss and love each of you very much. And remember, if you are ever around Kansas, you always have a welcoming place to stay.
