And Then There Were 2!!!: The 11th and Last Week of Summer 2015

Our last week of summer was the week of August 9! I cannot believe how quickly summer sped by! As I write this, Tate is off at school finishing his first week of school!!

I wanted Tate to have an easy, unstructured, fun last week of summer. I asked my parents if we could spend that last week with them, with Tate and me spending the nights there while they kept Tate during the day. My dad suggested I let Tate spend the nights and days there alone! He figured a nice break was in order :). I hesitantly took him up on it. Tate and I have not spent more than one night apart save the three nights I was home miserable in the spring of 2013 with Flu A and Flu B at the same time...that was horrific. But I decided to go for it!

That Monday I took him to his old daycare, and my parents picked him up to take him to swim lessons then hustled them back to their house for Camp Grandmommy and Papa.

He loved Camp Grandmommy and Papa. He said it was his absolutely favorite camp :) VBS was his next favorite camp! Kids just need to play and have fun. That's what he did that week. They went to the library, shopping, rode bikes, played, watched movies and just hung out. He didn't cry for me or want for me one time. I was so happy for him. I really hope the camp is offered again next year :).

As for me I was a bit taken aback by the quietness of my home without Tate. And I still don't feel like I got to bed any earlier. The best part for me was not having to make breakfast for anyone in the mornings or prepare lunch and snacks and water bottles. I was able to get up 30 minutes before I had to leave for work!! It was amazing!

Wednesday and Thursday night I had dinners out with girlfriends...August is Houston Restaurants Weeks Month (a mouthful) and we took advantage of me not needing a babysitter. I went to Backstreet Cafe on Wednesday night and The Glass Wall on Thursday night. Lots of great food, lovely wine, laughter, joy and love with some of my bestest friends!

Then it was Friday! Time to pick up my boy!!! Him seeing me for the first time in four days and running up to give me the biggest hug ever was the best part of my summer!

We ran a few errands then I took him to my office to clean his teeth for school! Lo and behold, his two bottom front teeth are a teeny, tiny bit loose! #O and #P! Just a tiny bit! My heart plummeted and soared all at the same time. I felt like I did when he took his first steps...overwhelmingly proud and happy to see him growing up and overwhelming sad to see him growing up.

Then it was time for his 6 year old check-up. He weighed in at 43 pounds and 46 1/2 inches. He's very healthy although quite skinny for his height. He actually went up in the height percentile by about 10 points, but went down in the weight percentile by about 10 points. So, while I don't feel like Dr. R is terribly concerned she did ask what he liked to eat and could I push more protein into him. I had to tell her he hates all meat and that we get protein through dairy products like milk and cheese. I'm to try beans etc. (which I hate, so this will be interesting)

This was his first time changing into a gown for his exam...he was a little nonplussed. First though were the hearing and eye test which he passed like a champ.

After waiting 1 hour and 20 minutes he was a little bored.
So was I!

Saturday morning I asked him what he wanted to do his last Saturday before the first day of school. I suggested the zoo train, the Museum of Natural Science, the spray park, whatever he wanted. He said he just wanted to spend the day at home with me :) Love this boy.

That's what we did!

Saturday night was my 30 year high school reunion! I cannot believe I've been out of high school for 30 years!!! I've known many of the people I graduated with since 4th grade! I was so excited. And had no angst or worry about how I was dressed or who I would see or any of that nonsense. I've known many of these people my entire life. I was so happy to realize that I'm so content with who I am. And I must say I've always felt this way about my high school friends and our reunions. I enjoy going. I enjoy seeing everyone and having a great time. I absolutely loved high school. (and junior high :) ). I know I've been really blessed with all the experiences I've had in my life and I'm very grateful.

So I got Tate settled with a babysitter, some left over pizza, the movie 'Home' and I made my way to my reunion. By myself.

I had a great time!