Funny Boy

Made cookies yesterday for the boy to take on his overnight camping trip with his dad. I had him come and try one of the cookies. This is what he said to me:

Boy - Mom, is that oatmeal I taste in this cookie?

Mom - Yes, do you like it?

Boy - I like the way it tastes with the chocolate. It gives it a delicious flavor!

Mom - A what? (surprised a 7-year-old came up with delicious flavor)

Boy - You heard me - a delicious flavor, oatmeal mixed with chocolate. I didn't know you could do things like that!

There you have it - oatmeal mixed with chocolate = delicious. Amazing.

Test

Should be studying - blogging instead. Hate studying, love blogging. Had to get caught up on everyone!

Chem test is Wednesday. Any good energy you can spare and send my way will be much appreciated. Worst/hardest class so far on this insane little detour I am taking in my life. Who goes back to school at 34 with 3 kids? Apparently I did without thinking too much about it. Ever wish you could go back in time ...

Wow - I would make a LOT of different choices! But I guess the choices I did make is what makes me who I am.

Stop complaining, start studying. One week and counting . . .

A Long Time Coming

Finally ran two whole miles - without stopping. First time in almost 10 months. Amaziyng how long it takes to build up endurance and how quickly it can be lost. Someday I WILL tackle a marathon!

Until then, I will keep on running, building, enduring, one mile at a time.

Why is anything worth doing hard? (WORKout, homeWORK) I guess if it were easy I wouldn't really get anything out of it--

To all the awesome runners out there - keep on running - You inspire me!
(Randy, Gary, Jerri, Darin, Matt, Jamie, girls in the neighborhood, just to name a few)

Lake Powell

Lake Powell 2010
We camped outside (not my favorite)
Caught boiling(?) striped bass
Taylor learned to wakeboard (now her dad has to buy her a cute girlie board)
Cousins played and had a great time
Cameron learned to kneeboard and wakeboarded with his dad
Mom didn't open her chemistry book even once
Fabulous place!

July

Where did July go?

Just got back from Lake Powell - it was hot and wonderful! Water temps were perfect and the weather was divine. Can't post photos because I broke my card reader on my new computer!

On the countdown to the end of school - only 15 days until chem finals. Hooray - can't wait for it to be over!!