Summer is here. The girls and I just got back from a road trip up to Washington to see my nephew graduate from high school. So the girls and the dog piled into the car and we had an adventure together. I have to say they all were incredibly good travelers. It was the first time since they were babies that I made a long driving trip during the day rather than at night where they would just sleep. All I can say is thank heaven for DVD players. I know that sounds like a cop-out to some, but when you have to sit there for 10 hours, it's something to keep them occupied for at least some of the time. Aussie, the dog, is also an incredible traveler. I even forget he's back there. I put a portable crate in the back and he just doesn't make a sound back there.
The girls are on swim team, with a half hour session every day and then swim meets on Saturdays. I'm already feeling like summer is going by way too fast.
Bob is working hard at training for his triathlon in September and I am going to my first Nike marathon practice tonight. I don't know what I'm thinking doing this, but I figured I might as well try.
We are also working hard at finishing our back yard project that we started before Trevor was born. Of course we're doing it the American way and taking advantage of the low interest rates. It's a bit scary though not knowing what's going to happen to our economy and my lack of desire to work.
I am just in the mode of trying to have a 'normal' life, enjoy my girls and the summer time that I have with them. They go back to school August 18th, Kendall's birthday. I just know it's going to go by so fast.
So the Kott Family is chugging along, trying always to remember to live each day to the fullest. Of course I am still playing catch-up on so many things. I will slowly start crossing those off my list. Balance, it's a constant struggle....
Thanks for checking in on us. I will keep you updated on our progress towards the triathlon and marathon training and when we get our fund raising pages up. We both have our minimums so I don't have to feel guilty for asking everyone for more money. So anything we get above and beyond our minimums is going to be a wonderful bonus towards a cure. I know I haven't sent thank you cards out yet - it's on the top of the list - but please know how incredibly grateful I am to ALL of you who have donated!
Angela
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