- Bridge from 1st - 2nd grade workbook has been working out very well! It suggests that we set goals, and Zach aspired to play the dulcimer for 10 minutes every day and to play soccer for 10 minutes every day. Neither of those things happened, though he did play some soccer, especially after practices kicked off on August 2
- One last summer play date with Thomas
- He got into his Harry Potter wand, briefly
- He remembered Mary Pepper’s bracelet kit and chose it as his second reward for summer reading.
- Gamma and Daddy Bob found lightsabers, and Frank got them to work again!
- We picked up Zach’s soccer gear for his travel team, Verona, and he picked out a Barcelona ball.
Zach’s health
He’s been very well!
He still likes to sleep with me as many nights as possible. We go with Fri and Sat, mostly.
Frank sits with him to fall asleep and he comes in to sleep with me during the night…
- Listening to Spy School ad nauseum
- The audio book, The Metropolitans
- History Smashers: Pearl Harbor and The Mayflower
- Joke books
- Camp songs
Susan and Zach
Ice cream, leap frogging, visits to the store for camp lunches and snacks, lots of library time
Frank and Zach
The pool and the Water Mine; Zach learned to dive
- Fruit was more inconsistent this year. Best strawberries, really great blackberries. Some peaches were good and some not. Same for cherries.
- My own tomatoes and veggies from Auntie Em's garden
- Cantaloupe has been delicious
- Vegan Caesar tahini
- Beet salad with shoyu, zucchini, chili sauce, and walnuts
- Local Provisions savory melon salad and avocado toast were delightful
- Blueberry lemon curd muffins as a belated birthday treat!
Connection
- Regular catch ups with Emily and the Flat Retreat with her
- Zach and I also went with Mary and Cora to the farmer’s market in July
- Kathleen reached out
- Lunch with Mom and Dad at Foster’s Grille
- Unplanned and short walk with Susan K.
- Dinner with K, S, and V
- Heard from Deb Dammann!
- Checked in with Rae, Adrienne, Emily R., Nikki
- Met some of the soccer grown ups at Zach’s first practice
Frank & Susan
A date weekend! We watched the Bourne Legacy and ate out at Local Provisions
Fun and Not So Fun Stuff (Personal and Professional)
Health Corner
- I have blepharitis - clogged oil glands around my eyes, and this accounts for my pink eye-type symptoms. Sigh.
- My insurance has stopped covering the anesthesia services for GastroHealth. Really?! If it’s not one thing, it’s something else.
Fun
Putting together a 5 senses box for Judie’s birthday (loofah, Ted Lasso shortbread, a comedian’s book on “How to Appear Smart in Meetings,” Leo sticker, sachet from Michigan)
We got a Little Library in our block!
Not So Fun
Some continued poor air quality days because of Canadian forest fires
Watching
- The Summer I Turned Pretty (not a fan)
- Sweet Magnolias
- Quarter Life Crisis with comedian, Taylor Tomlinson
Reading: Looking for Jane
Listening
- Parenting podcasts - Dr. Becky has been helpful
- Podcasts on neurodivergence and imposter syndrome
- Your Insecurities Aren't What You Think They Are at https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l1mjef9p1yQ5egiNVuV5y?si=c8edbddf74a949ad&nd=1 - Introduced to a new podcast and the comedian, Taylor Tomlinson.
Professional
- Leaders Demonstrate Courage
- Delegation and promotion of values: empathy, authenticity, and diversity of thought
- Creating GoCanvas and cross cultural communication modules
What’s on my mind/Insights
Dr. Becky introduced me to the concept of working on a higher tolerance for distress. If I set boundaries and ask for what I need, others might not be happy, and that’s okay! Easier said than done.
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