Updates on Life

I realize it's been awhile since I've written anything and I hope I haven't lost my core audience. It's just that sometimes my blogging brain isn't in sync with when I have the desire to actually sit and type it all up. So, here is a quick update on life.


Starting with Jacob...he has been out of school less than a month and yet his social calendar has been busy. He's been to four, yes four, birthday parties in three weeks. Two were sleepovers, one was a full day spent playing at the Lost Lagoon water park at Sea World and another was a day boating and tubing on Canyon Lake! Jim and I have enjoyed the "date night" time all these parties have provided, but have realized it is all getting expensive! Not only are we buying gifts, but when he's gone we go out to eat or do some shopping for the house (I'll get to that later.) Jacob also had a sleepover here last weekend and several days when friends have shown up just after lunch and haven't left until 6 or 7 pm! It's okay though, because he does the same thing when he goes to play at their houses. The walkie-talkies he got for Christmas have been wonderful for keeping track of him and he's really good about keeping us updated on his adventures! Tuesday nights are scout night and since the troop is in summer mode, they are cooling off with a swim in the Comal River each week. The "scout hut" is located right on the river and it's just across from part of Schlitterbaun property and just down stream from the "toob chute", so they are swimming in a prime location. This week he is away at Boy Scout camp. Don't think though that it's been all fun and games, he's still mowing the lawn each week and doing a pretty good job of keeping up with his chores and the academics I toss his way.


As for Jim...he's a busy man. Unfortunately, there are many nights we don't see him until 7:00 or later. He is now more comfortable with his job and has made great strides in improving the relationship between his customer (Rio Nogales Power Plant) and G.E. He's also getting caught up on the paperwork, reports etc., that come with taking over a position that hasn't had a full-time CPM for 18 months! Not to mention, all the changes the economy has brought to G.E. and how they are now doing business. Seems like it's all work and no play for Jim, but we do get to have fun family time on the weekends and he's always looking for a project to do around here. Currently that project is making overhead storage space in the garage and getting the new door opener installed.


I'm keeping busy just keeping up with the house and the two of them. The house is an ongoing project and no, the rooms are not all filled yet. This decorating thing is a process and one that I'm taking my time with. I've never been one to spend money without carefully thinking about things and the fact that I'm not always confident in my design decisions makes things take that much longer. This is why Sue's visits are always so helpful...she is my decorating sounding board! On the other hand, let's just say Jim likes to make the purchases first and then has me try to figure out how to make things work together. Our most recent big ticket purchase was a new leather sofa, chair and ottoman. We got a great deal on it, but what as originally a shopping trip to find one sofa for the living room turned into these three leather pieces for the the family room. So the sofa search continues, but in the meantime I'm using the old one. Also, while Jacob's been away, we've painted his room and purchased him a new mattress set and bedding. I don't think his room will all be decorated when he returns this Saturday, but the foundation will be laid. Tomorrow we both are heading to Houston for three days. Jim has to be there for work and he wanted me to tag along. It will be good to get away!