June Greetings

Yes, it is June 6 and I honestly don't remember the last time I posted.  Life, as usual, has been crazy and we haven't stopped since... well... we haven't stopped.

The kids finished up school two weeks ago and with that I also put a lock down on my advocacy schedule in order to focus on them through the summer.  Mostly.  I'll explain the "mostly" in a bit.

We put up a bathtub pool in the backyard so that the kids could get some swimming time in.  It's a 12 foot temporary thing that takes more time to maintain than we are able to spend enjoying it.  The kids do love it and it's a great way to wear them out late in the afternoon.

Of course, my kids insist on wearing water wings even though it's only 2.5' deep. 

In other news, The Husband has started running and we completed our first 5k together this weekend!  He did awesome and came in two minutes faster than I did.  He has been bitten by the running bug and wants to complete the Peachtree Road Race with me this year.  I'm very proud of him!!!

There's a lot of other fun things going on, but the kids are already demanding lunch so I have to cut this post short.  Before I go, here's the scoop on the "mostly" reference earlier.

I was invited to speak at a national conference in July!!! I will be presenting two sessions on "school issues" at the APFED 9th annual national conference in Greenville, SC.  I am so, so, excited!  APFED stands for the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders. I currently advocate for four kids affected by these related disorders and I feel strongly about helping these families so this is a big deal for me both personally and professionally.  

Last but not least, because of my work, I've had to restrict my blog access to only family members and close friends.  If someone you know would like to be added to my list or has been inadvertently left off, please send me a message and let me know.  

Love, hugs, and blessings,

The Mama