This, that, and the other

I've really neglected my blog lately. I've been getting my daughter finished up with our home school year. I've been working on things around the house. I've been preparing my son's education budget for the following year. Just keeping  busy in general and avoiding the computer.

I've enjoyed riding my bike and running at my local bike trail while C has been at swim practice in the evening. It's been very nice to be back on my bike. Now I need to focus on improving my bike skills. I really appreciate that bike trail. Not only is the trail slightly cooler. I can see a myriad of different types of people. People watching is always fun.

Overall I've been trying to focus on what I have and the who I have in my life. I'm grateful for a warm place to sleep at night, food to eat, and healthcare. We are very fortunate to have these basic things. I am lucky.

I've been considering returning to school. I registered with the local city college. I've brushed up on my math. I'm considering nursing. I feel like my skills could rival that of many nurses already. I have a good background in quite a few things and have had exposure to techniques and nursing skills they may not see until they have graduated. I'm not considering this blindly. It may take me years to accomplish my goal. Hopefully I can manage it. Life has a funny way of putting you on another path.

I'm sitting poolside while my daughter gets a swim lesson. Appreciating her beautiful smile and the joy that swimming has brought to her life. She is growing up so fast. I'm also thinking of F. He's at the doctor with his dad. Another ruptured ear drum. The second this year. But at this moment, I'd like to just freeze time for both of my kids and live in these moments right here. How many times have I thought that? So very many. But there are more moments and memories waiting around the corner for us and I just can't wait.