Summer is Here!

Hey Mom!

I am so happy because today is the last day of school for my students. That also means that I am just that much closer to staying at home with my boys all Summer! I still have 3 more days of post-planning. I am going to miss my students! They have been so funny and enjoyable all year...for the most part.

So, last night, Tuf woke up around 3 a.m. He cried, but stopped as soon as Josh went in there to get him. I'm not sure why he was upset, but one thing: we did find out that his pajamas glowed in the dark! HAHA! He was the sweetest boy when he was up that early. He was giving kisses with his little lips pursed together. He would lay on one of us. He would try to wake up Tate so he could play so he would say "Tay-Tay!" He is the sweetest little guy when he wants to be!

We went to St. Augustine this weekend for a quick trip. It was so fun! We did the beach...but only for an hour. Tuf would have stayed all day, but Tate wasn't having it. He doesn't like being hot and sweaty we decided. We got there Saturday afternoon and went straight to the beach. Our hotel was right on the water. After playing at the beach, we got ready and went to eat at a Japanese steakhouse. After that, we went downtown to see the shops. It was so nice. We put the boys in the double stroller and walked around for about an hour and a half until it was time to put the boys to bed. They both actually slept really well that night, surprisingly. The next morning, we got up early, packed the car, and went to breakfast. Then, we went to the Fort. That was neat, but too hot! We were all sweating up a storm. We walked downtown and had lunch at a pizza place. After that, the boys were more than ready for their naps, so we left and they slept in the car on the way home. We made a quick pit stop at Grandmother's for some dinner (Roast! Yum!) and to see Kylee for about an hour. After that, we were on our way home. It was a really nice and quick vacation. If I could go back, I would go with a babysitter so Josh and I could spend more time shopping or on the beach while the boys slept.

I just hired Kylee as my interior decorator this Summer. I'm hoping she can bring out the "crafty" in me and help me make my tiny little home cute. Give her some good advice in her dreams, please! :) You always had a niche for decorating!

I have a few more things to tell you, but since this is a blog, we don't want it to be known by everyone yet. I wish I could talk to you about it and talk it out. It's times like these that I need your ears and words of wisdom. I talked to Grandmother and that was close to you, but it's not you. I try to imagine what you would say to me if I talked to you about these things. You always gave the best advice, whether I took it or not. I was stubborn when it came to a lot of things, but I always listened to your words. You were a great Mom. I hope you know that. I'm trying to instill the things you taught Kylee and I in Tuf and Tate. Well, all the things but to "act like little ladies." :) I don't think the boys need to do that one. I hope you are proud of the mother I am trying to be. I am working on my relationship with God and I want the boys to grow up knowing Jesus, too. After all, we wouldn't be here if it weren't for Him! I think being at the high school has helped me to set an example up for my students. I know they need a good example in their lives, and so do my boys. I am working on it.

I love you so much. Tell Jesus I said, "Hey."

Kam