We are approaching the end of the week and I have to say that I am so glad. Well, it seems that a lot has went wrong in most areas of our world but yet we need to be thankful. Afterall, it could be worse, although I shudder  at the thought. So, next week will be better and joy comes in the morning!

My mom and youngest sister came over to catch up on the dishes. This was so nice but at the same time, very weird. In 18 years of marriage, I have never had any outside help. She is coming tomorrow to mop. I hope that she sees that we can keep on top of it and won't feel the need to help anymore. I'd just rather her come and have coffee!

We did minimal school this week but hopefully can pick it up this coming week despite my not being able to write. We have two more week's worth of schooling and a week's worth of paperwork for me. We are indeed taking off July just to try and get settled with the addition. Then hopefully when August comes we will be recharged for a year better than this year.

James is working a lot with the heay wave that has hit. He's out again tonight, working late again. His coworker will be out of town and the owner will be at a golfing tournament. It wouldn't be so bad if James got paid for overtime.

I have given up on the dream of a garden this year. I am SO disappointed as I know this coming year we need the produce more than ever. Hopefully we can have a fall and winter garden to make up for lost times.

I think this pretty well covers this week! Next week we will be celebrating two birthdays. Samuel will be nine and Brittany will be a mature but sweet fourteen. I told her not to grow up and she's rebelling.

Have a great weekend!