Sadly, I've realized this week that summer vacation is almost half over.  July 4th is right around the corner and after that it's just downhill.  I feel like I've been running since we've been out of school.  Next week we have NO PLANS!  No appointments!  No camps!  No nothing!  I am ready.  It's just the little things that are sort of driving me nuts right now -- leave for this 30 minute lesson or appointment, then there's another 45 minute thing, then it's drop a kid here, pick a kid up there...  I really think I'm going to be happy when PJB can drive!

Lilah is taking her first swimming lessons this week.  She loves water; all our girls love water.  None of them have ever been frightened or nervous around it, so it's essential that they learn to swim well.  She's taking from a former student of mine and is having a good time.  The first day, I was kind of concerned because Lilah just wanted to be let go.  She came around,though, and did what Courtney told her to do.  Tuesday morning she was ready to go at 8:45!   This first year it's basically learning to kick and to use your arms.