Reflections by AquaLady

July 15 / Thursday PM

I almost wish I wasn’t going to this workshop tomorrow although you could also look at it another way. If I weren’t going to the workshop, I wouldn’t be already packed & ready to go (almost…). I’m just kinda nervous or anxious or something. I packed light (Jim laughs…ha!) but really, I did. Ok…so I just might take the bigger suitcase & give Jim the smaller one. We’re only going for a weekend. It’s a love / hate thing. I like to go BUT I also dislike the fact that I don’t have everything (including the kitchen sink) at my fingertips. Are you with me?

I'm going to a workshop in Bloomsburg on Friday to learn about being a First Time Manager/Supervisor. The Library is paying for me to go so I can't complain & I'm hopeful that it'll be worth my time & their money. After the workshop, we're heading to Niagara Falls for Mike's soccer tournament in Wilson, New York. Jim is the designated driver; I'm the navigator & Mike will probably just be asleep most of the time.

The last time we went to Niagara Falls was when Matt was about 9 months old & Mark was about 5. We took my Mom along & stayed on the Canadian side of the Falls. I'm glad for this opportunity to take Mike to see the Falls & hope he enjoys himself. Jim is most excited to visit the Seneca Casino. I just want to see the Falls again & take in the sights.

In the midst of packing (I was looking for a book to take along (which I probably won’t read anyway…but that’s how it goes) well, anyway, I found this other book from a previous workshop. I started to read it getting sidetracked as I usually do & then caught myself in the act. How silly of me! OK! Enough of that..

Mike went to soccer practice after work tonight & when he came home he made a VERY SERIOUS request. Jim & I both sat down with open ears & offered our full attention. Mike asked us to MAKE him run EVERYDAY (even if he puts up a fuss), provide NO soda or powdery drink mixes…only water & juice; & provide NO junk food. I do believe that he realized after tonight’s practice that he REALLY needs to start getting in shape for soccer season. This just might be what we ALL need around here.