Because I’ve been all over the place lately, this update has gotta happen in a list!
1. The camp grind
With all the driving back and forth between work and camp, we’re finally starting to find a camp rhythm. Yay!
This week was dive camp, which was really cool for Connor. She learned how to do some basic dives off of the edge of the dive pool and off the springboard.
By the last day, she was jumping off the 5 meter platform, which, gasp, is about 16 ft above the dive pool surface. Craziness. By the end of the camp, she was begging me to come back to dive camp. I wonder if we’re gonna become a dive family. Who knows?
2. I finally finished a huge project at work
So now I have a little more breathing room, which is a relief. This job has these phases where I’m working a ton in the space of about 8 weeks. For the past month it’s felt like a sprint from the time I walk into the office until I leave. I’m thankful that my schedule’s eased up in time for the camp.
3. Do you ever go through those phases where you hate cooking?
Sometimes I don’t mind it, but lately I haven’t wanted to deal with it when I get home. Plus, when it’s hot out, the last thing I want to do is turn on the stove and stand in front of it. We’ve been surviving on sandwiches, cereal and homemade snack plates (crackers, cheese, a smattering of fruit and veggies, and a handful of nuts). Whatever, at least it’s somewhat nutritious.
4. Life with Marnie is full and rich, but oh so time consuming
We’ve had her living with us now for two months, and as she’s getting more comfortable, we’re finding out all sorts of things about her. Turns out in her previous puppyhood life, she wasn’t given a lot of opportunities for socialization with people and dogs, so she’s got a bit of doggie anxiety.
We’ve been working with a trainer and a behaviorist to help her become the best Marnie she can be. I know she can do it, but it’s a lot of work. I love her and the joy she brings to our family, but I’m having even more trouble juggling everything, including time to write. I keep telling myself that I’ll get there, and I just have to be patient with myself. I’ll eventually figure out how to find a writing rhythm again.
5. Raspberry picking!
Lastly, today El Hub is working, so Connor and I are headed out to do something we’ve never done before – raspberry picking! There’s a u-pick raspberry farm north of us in Sonoma County, so we’re headed up there in a few to hang out and pick some raspberries.
What are you up to today? I hope you have something fun and summery lined up for this beautiful Saturday!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,