Saturday, September 8, 2012

SHAPE Fest 2012

I’ve always been told that having a third child is a game-changer.  This weekend, we’re keeping some friends’ little girl (Claire’s age).  Their junior-high daughter is also staying with us, so she has been amazingly helpful at the house.  However, we spent this afternoon at SHAPE Fest.  The big sister hung out with her friends (as she should have) and Emily and I had three kids to watch.  Even with the double stroller we were outnumbered.  There’s definitely a huge difference between two and three children. 
Em actually reminded me once that she was the one that had wanted to stop at two.
 
This week is one of those that I dread each year.  I have to go to Germany for a few days for Chaplain's Annual Sustainment Training.  I'm sure once I get there, I'll enjoy getting to see some friends again.  I just hate being away from work and family for a week.  It's not a workaholic thing.  I'm good with being on vacation with my family instead of at work.  I just will spend the majority of the next week sitting through briefings that provide minimal new information.  The scenery will be amazing (Garmisch, Germany).  The lodging will be nice enough.  It'll just be a long, long drive to start and end a long, tedious week.
 





1 comment:

Anonymous said...

My heart almost leaped out of my chest! Shame on you! (jk) So, this week is one of those that you dread each week. Doesn't that mean that you dread the whole year? (re-read your post) Things WILL get better! Shelia(momma)