Relaxing July

I was floating in my pool yesterday and I realized that this has got to be the most relaxing July I have had in a long time.  Keera is kind of (somewhat) keeping herself busy so far.  She hasn't pushed too much for friend get togethers (one is on vacation, so that helps) and we have done some fun things together-mini-golf, movies, library.  I guess she is content to have a break too.

So why is my July so relaxing?  Well, I am working a total of 3 days in July, so that is nice (not worrying about who is going to take care of who or who I have to drop off/pick up around a work schedule).  It is hotter than hades, so not much to do but chill.  Bob has two days off a week, so nice to have him around (another adult over age 20).  All of my kids are home with me now...working diligently...but not out around the country side on crazy van tours.....my dogs are really happy that we are all around...I can do all the zumba, yoga, swimming, etc. I want...I guess life is good....and relaxing.....

The real reason I posted this is so that in two months when all heck breaks loose, I can look back and forward to next July.....:)

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