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Hi! How y'all been?

Busy here, of course, though that's the lamest ass excuse in the book. Truth is, I've had plenty to write about but got out of the habit of writing and the longer I waited the more I felt like I had to write something good rather than the meaningless navel-gazing I usually indulge in here, and so I waited and waited and before I knew it, it had been a few weeks and I still hadn't thought of anything provocative to say. So I decided to just login and spew some randomness and get it out of the way, in hopes that TOMORROW I might get all insightful, though it ain't likely, as obviously it hasn't happened in three weeks, and who am I kidding?

So, anyway. How y'all been?

Lots happening here. Big things. Let's take it slowly, and with fewer run-on sentences:

Claire is finishing up her preschool year. This year, she only went three mornings a week. Next year, if she stays at the same school, it will be every morning, and then (gulp!) kindergarten. She's currently obsessed with High School Musical and can sing the soundtracks from both movies. Her gymnastics class finished up last Friday with a demonstration and awards ceremony, and she got a trophy. Then today she had her dance recital, which was awesome and hilarious, and she got another one. She could not be more pleased. 

Gage is being kind of a pain-in-the-ass, which is out of character for him. I think it's teething -- either that or he's got an unusual taste for his own fingers and an overactive salivary gland. I'm hoping those suckers are all busting through simultaneously because he seems miserable. He also takes after his father and his father before him in that the least amount of discomfort is cause for much bellering and carrying on. High drama -- it's a family tradition!

I am actively looking for a job and had an interview last Friday that seems promising. I'd love to be part-time, working into full-time as Gage gets a little older and Claire heads toward kindergarten. It's hard to figure out what to tackle first -- a job or childcare -- and I spent a few days chasing my tail until I decided I had to get a job first. I'm also sewing again. First I tackled an insane yardage of pink spandex and blue sequins to make dance costumes for the recital. Next I'm going to whip up some hand-crafted baby gifts to put in a friend's indie gift shop. We'll see if they sell. There's also a chance I'll be in Greece at the end of September for a much-coveted vacation alone. More on that later.

Ron is finishing up his training, and in about a month gets elevated from "overworked trainee" to "sugar daddy." KIDDING. But this is a real job, with a schedule of his own and an office and everything, so it's a pretty big deal. He's surfing again. Oh, and planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro sometime in the next few years.

We've had some visitors and some vacation time and some family adventures, including a kayak trip (Ron and I), a visit from my MIL and her friend Laura (much wine), a trip to AZ (me and kids), and time back at the beach (all of the above). Charleston is awesome this time of year, and the Spoleto festival begins this weekend. Ron got me tickets to see Monkey: Journey to the West this Thursday, and I'm looking forward to it. I might even ask him along, if he behaves between now and then.

Comments

[stew]

was that the laura who is related to me?

[stew]

p.s. have missed you

[DBN]

Oh don't forget I have a spoleto contact if you need any tips!

[Nana Az]

Hi you all, to you, So glad you are writting again. We look everyday to see if something was here. You sound like our old Nicole, love it! Keep your good spirits up you need it.

Love
Mom

[kim lenhart]

I told you NOT to get a real job...they suck! and they bind, much like marriage...shut up...this'll be my 3rd time and apparently I like the sucking and binding part...but, your talents are in writing...chit lit..humor, daily life, you have the gift of gab..come on...I will buy your book, full price, no covers ripped off...I'll even buy it from a bookstore that doesn't offer huge discounts...real jobs suck!!