Boarding School Probs

I got a link from Brianna today about 17 signs you went to Boarding School and I thought it would be fun to do Signs you sent your kids to boarding school.

1.   Explaining to everyone, NO your kiddos are not trouble makers, we chose to send them away.

2.  Going from a Full House to an Empty House (til college kids come back)

3.  Parenting on the weekends and occasionally during mid week visits.

4.  No more cooking.

5.  No more fighting over homework/studying.

6.  Not having to worry about getting them out the door on time for bus.

7.  Your clothes and makeup remain YOUR clothes and makeup.

8.  You live for the snapchats/instagram/facebook/twitter posts so you can get a glimpse in what they are doing.

9.  Laundry, oh yeah so little laundry!

10.  You are a Warrior Mom when anyone messes with your KIDDOS!

Mid Week visit with my littles.  Saw this boy run for the first time in 5 months!

Tuesday's Mantra

After a week where everything has been a world wind.  Where the injustices have brought on anger, disbelief and pain, these words are bringing me comfort.

Weekend in Reveiw

Weekend started just in time to watch this girl run hurdles for the first time this season.  It was not one of the usual meet, she was actually competing against the public schools.  She did great and came in 2nd in her heat.

GO BRI!

My girl and I after the meet.  Hair on fleet, hers not mine ;-)

Saturday had us out again.  First stop Pentagon City Mall.

Escalator Selfie for the win!

Hil and I, new BFF!

  Next stop EHS...4th time this week.  Just supporting our boy!

Truly Crazy Lax parents!  Our kid is not even playing.

Water Boy duties ;-(

Sunday was National Sibling Day, but there was no way to get my four together for a pic, so I did the best I could.  One on One with each one.

This guy had his first solo work assignment, working Sports Center as well as the International Womens Soccer Game!

Quick visit, couldn't really take him off campus, so we visited in the  car.

Next was this girl.  She was all smiles as always!

Finally this one.  She was hanging with us all day.  Love!

Weekend was way too short and I have the Monday Blues but looking forward to a better week.

Friday Favorites

#1 on my Friday Favorites it that this week is behind us.  Bring on the weekend.  Relaxation and serious unwinding is in the plan.

Next was this guy starting his job.  He absolutely loves it despite the long drive.  I would even say its his dream job.  So happy for him, no one deserves it more.

This boy got great news this week from the Orthopedic Surgeon regarding his ACL/Meniscus.  He's is well ahead in his recovery.  Starting to run this week and hopeful (fingers crossed) back on the field in June.

Not sure this is a favorite, but this happened at EHS, Mass Meeting.  Did I really voluntarily send my children to this school??  hmmmmmm

Spring Track started...here's to a strong season!

 And finally this....I couldn't find just one quote that sums up my week, so here you have it.  #Warrior Mom,   #Don't ( *@#$ ) with my kids

Life Happens

My intentions when I restarted blogging was to blog an entry a day, sort of an online journal of our lives as "empty nesters" but then life happens, and I realize even more that I'm a "Not So Empty Nester".

Yesterday was a blur.  David hit major traffic on his way to his second day on the job and called me frantic that he would be late.  After altering his route he ended up being 25 minutes late

We then had to run first thing in the morning to EHS for a meeting, that was to say the least intense.  We ended up being there for over 2 1/2 hours.  After grabbing lunch, we had to head back home to let the dogs out.  Then it was back again to EHS for Bri's first track meet of the season.  It was a Relay Meet and she only ran the 4 X 2.

My girl!

Weekend ReCap Part 2

Our weekend was so jammed pack with fun and pics, I broke it into two posts.  After our "bucket list" ride on the Capitol wheel,  we had a nice walk along the Pier.  When we came across a statue made for Katie Koo.

"I like turtles"...dying

Next we decided to check off another "bucket list" activity; water taxi.  Our ride was not for an hour, so we decided to go in the Gaylord and check it out again.  They had a beautiful atrium patio where you could just sit and chat and have a cup of coffee.

We decided on taking the water taxi to Old Town, Alexandria and grab some dinner.

He was still being sweet and indulging me in the selfie game.

Here we are on the boat.

One of the views...so pretty.

Old Town!

Walking to dinner...starting to get a little tired of all the selfies, but still smiled.

Dinner at the Virtue Feed & Grain Pub!  

Desert at Ben & Jerry's!

Ride back to National Harbor.  Not sure if he's not happy about our date coming to an end or over the selfie game...oh well!

...and then this was Sunday.

It was such a great time.  I love spending time with my love. 

Weekend Recap Part 1

Had such a great weekend and Monday just came all too quick.  Friday Night started out with dinner out with one of my crew.

  Panera's for the win.

Me and my guy!

Saturday we decided to go out for a drive.  Destination unknown.  We took back the roads.  Very serene.

Our drive took us to National Harbor in Maryland.

Capitol Wheel

We're going on it....yikes!!!!

He was starting to get annoyed at all the selfies.

The  views were spectacular.

Ah...the littles are just over there ;-(  So close, yet so far.

Dusk view of the wheel.  Stunning.