Hi Everyone!

[Janet]

LOLOL....Lindsey...I guess I'm glad to be back in a routine, not sure about the bus part....

The afternoon route went very well also. I did have one boy cry a little bit, but I had him talk to another little girl and then he was fine. His dad did ride the bus with us this morning because he has anxiety issues....mostly for just new and different things. Once he gets use to something then he's okay.

I don't have quite as many kids at this time, but I have to travel more distance so it's a longer route. Oh well... What else have I do to...lol

It got up to 91 today and tomorrow heading toward 94 with high humidity. Man.....that bus is gonna be hot. Let's see.... one day down....179 to go.

I'm looking forward to the Labor Day weekend. Not sure why....we never do anything...and there really isn't much to do. I'm getting that couped up feeling can ya tell? I need to get out of this house for awhile.

[judy]

I have been keeping up with reading all of your posts about vacations, new puppies and work beginning. It sounds like all is well, thank goodness! The various vacations sound wonderful, and Kirby and Marilyn's new pups do also.

I haven't had a chance to sit down and type. It's not that I have been so busy...it's more that I've been too lazy! This week has been hot, and we are all enjoying just sitting at the pool together. I have become very close with my summer friends, and have enjoyed this summer so much! They are leaving next week, and I will be sad. I will also miss the easy going activities of summer, which I love. The pool, grilling dinner, hanging out, and so on, have been so great, as well as having friends right here. I probably would have been very happy if I had retired to Florida, but I have my family here, and it is an amazing place to live.

It is just hard work to get together, especially in the winter! I have been taking my writing courses, and start a new one on Sept. 13th. Pottery has been lots of fun, and is pretty much ongoing. I am on the Board of 2 organizations, so have those meetings and get togethers. I'm also running for the Board here at my development. There are 3 candidates, and 2 slots though. The other two have had condo Board experience, so I don't know what will happen. I think I should win though!

My cousins are coming up today, just for the day. I am glad that I will see them, but it's going to be in the 90's and hate to give up a pool day! My cousin Lynn cannot sit in the sun. Oh well! At least they aren't staying over. Today and tomorrow may be our last warm days for this summer.

Everything else is fine. Jessie isn't feeling great, but she has been doing too much, which will end soon. She is directing "Annie," which will go on on 9/18.
The kids are fine, growing up so fast!

Love you all

[DianaB]

Judy, you have been busy!! I know how you feel about giving up your pool days. We've cooled off and I tried to swim but the water was just too cold for me. It's been such good exercise and so refreshing.

You're running for an office!!! Yay!! I hope you win......I'd vote for you!!!

I'm sure that you're going to miss your friends when they leave for the winter. At least you'll still have your writing class and your pottery class to stay busy with!!

I'm sure that Jessie is run down since she's so busy with this play. Once she gets this done she'll have time to rest especially since the kids are in school. She really needs to take care of herself. But I expect that she's really enjoying the play and working with all of the kids!!

[lynne b]

I read everyone's post almost every day and everyone is so busy it seem's. We are like Janet and don't really go any place because of the dog's, although we do go to the festivals in the fall and the 1st one is this coming weekend. I am not sure i will be able to go because Sadie just had a litter of pup's on Tuesday, they were a little early but all are good weights and doing good, I was not expecting them till this weekend, I had to switch my vac from next week to this week.

Everything else is going good, mom is doing wonderful, my youngest daughter goes to court for hopefully the final divorce and custody the 1st week of Oct. and tonight i will be going to my oldest g-son's b-day party (just cake & ice cream) he is 17 today OMG i can't believe how the years have flown by since i watched him come into this world.

I hope everyone enjoy's their Labor Day weekend, won't be long now and the snow will be flying and we will be complaining about how cold it is and wishing it were summer again, don't know why it can't just be spring or fall all year long.

I posted some pic's of Sadie & the babies, this is the largest litter she has had, there a 3 boys and 1 girl, hopeing they all look like Serena since this was a repeat breeding.

[DianaB]

Lynne....the puppies are just so adorable!!! You can tell from the pictures how soft they are!!!

Yes, it seems like our grandchildren grow so fast!!! I can't believe that you have one that will be 17!!! Time sure does fly!!!

I didn't know that your daughter was getting a divorce. Hopefully things will be better for her now. I know that we really worry over our children when they leave home and we hope they make the right decisions.

It would be nice if the seasons lasted longer but we'd still complain when they changed!!!

Take care of yourself, Lynne!!! Keep us posted on how everyone's doing and how your puppies are growing!!! Hugs!!!!

[Janet]

I had a busy morning. After the route I had to get my list of bus students and all their information (parents, address and phone #) into the computer, print it out and turn it in today. Sounds easy, but can be very confusing. I also worked out a seating chart for the elementary kids. The enthusiasm just isn't here....so I know it's time to look even harder for something else to do.

Tomorrow I get to go with Lynne to have the puppy's tails and dew claws done. Can't wait to see those little babies....and Lynne too.

Not sure what I'll do over this Labor Day Holiday, but I know I want to do something. Don't want another 3 days to go by and me just hanging around this house. I'll figure out something.

I really love this thread, so easy to keep up! LOL

[judy]

Originally Posted by Janet

I had a busy morning. After the route I had to get my list of bus students and all their information (parents, address and phone #) into the computer, print it out and turn it in today. Sounds easy, but can be very confusing. I also worked out a seating chart for the elementary kids. The enthusiasm just isn't here....so I know it's time to look even harder for something else to do.

Tomorrow I get to go with Lynne to have the puppy's tails and dew claws done. Can't wait to see those little babies....and Lynne too.

Not sure what I'll do over this Labor Day Holiday, but I know I want to do something. Don't want another 3 days to go by and me just hanging around this house. I'll figure out something.

I really love this thread, so easy to keep up! LOL

Is there a town celebration? I just came from ours and it was just nice to see everybody and eat too much. I went by myself and had a lovely day. I hope you find something to do!