Monotany? I don't think so.

Monotony is not the word I would use to describe our summer. We have been so busy, with trips, jobs, and the kids (understatement). Although I really do appreciate how the days tend to go by quickly, it's no fun to be sick or not feel good for the ride. I got sick in Iowa and am still battling what I think is a sinus infection, so alas, I'll probably get to haul the kids into the doctor tomorrow so I can get checked out.
We are almost done with swimming lessons (ISR), and the kids are doing marvelously. James is almost a fish (not quite), but is doing very well. I think he'll be in good shape at the end of the program. Kaitlyn can float perfectly, but not swim so great. Alisha and I agreed that she's got the survival float down, but she's probably just not ready to swim. Fine with me! Alisha has done a wonderful job with my kids, and now I've even got her to come over to babysit! Hee hee hee! Just kidding Alisha, James is super excited to have you come over to play. I told him you wouldn't make him get in the pool though. ;)
I've decided to start looking for a part-time nanny for the upcoming school year. James will have school three times a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, so I'm thinking that I could hire a nanny for Tuesday and Friday. Nathan is off of work on Wendesday. This way I can have all day with both kids on Monday and Thursday, work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Make sense? Anyone know anyone that wants to nanny?
Last night Nathan and I went out to shop. We were at the mall at Millenia for about 3 hours, and then we went out for a drink at Park Plaza Gardens. OOoooh, I had their chocolate martini, very good. We stayed at Park Plaza Hotel the night of our wedding, so it's always fun for us to go by there and reminisce.
Nathan took the kids to the Science Center this morning while I was home nursing a migraine, NO, not from the martini, from the aforementioned sinus infection. We are now members, so this outing will probably become a favorite during the rest of the hot summer. Sounds like they had a pretty darn good time, I can't wait to take the kids there.
Mom, get home from Germany already, we miss you.