We went hiking with some friends from the homeschool P.E. group to Mammoth Cave. We explored the streams and blue holes. It was so much fun. We even saw 2 deer and 2 wild turkey.
Then we went to an awesome Hot Rod's game and 12 innings later the Hot Rod's lose by one run but it was an exciting game. I got to see the Rockerz dance not once but twice, watch the kids play and I got to see fireworks.
I had a week off from work because my bosses were on vacation. What do u do when you want to take your son to do fun stuff and you want to give your husband a break from your son and you don't have a lot of money. Well you go to your Mom's house and explore cool things to do for free where she lives. We headed to Burgess falls first then cummins falls which was not planned but we saw the signs for it on the way back to her house. The next day we went to Defeated creek swim beach to scout camping sites for the end of the month. We narrowed it down to two sites that we liked and let Jack choose between the two. He picked the one away from the lake and closest to the playground and bathhouse. Shocker!
I finished up my week off from work by taking him to the summer reading kick off , swimming with cousins , 2 baseball tournament games and Beech Bend. Today is Sunday , I go back to work tomorrow and I am doing absolutely nothing. Well , I put all the laundry up and did dishes , but now nothing but reading and relaxing for the rest of the day.
Sometimes it's hard to eat gluten free when you are dieting because you packed on weight eating too many gluten free desserts. The gluten free desserts have like zero protein and double the carbs. I have discovered my new favorite sweet treat. Cut up apples with 2 Tbsp of melted peanut butter and a few chocolate chips sprinkled on top. It's got fiber and protein and under 300 calories.
I was working as a job coach with my sister in law Cathy when she volunteered to work in the Hot Rod's gift shop. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find anything to eat there. I had loaded nachos. I couldn't have the meat or rice but I had nachos with black beans, and lots of veggies. They were yummy.
My son's garden that he planted had daisies starting to come up. The next day they were gone. I don't know if it's the bunnies, moles or squirrels. Grr
True to form Jack begged for some science experiments on his last day of school. We did the hard boiled egg being sucked into a bottle experiment. It happened so quick that I didn't get a picture of it actually happening. We made an egg float with salt and he wanted to make the lava lamp too.
I had printed up some cute awards for his last day too. Jack received the super scientist award and the history buff award. Those are his favorite subjects. He enjoys geography and math as well. He had a baseball game then on to Chaney's Dairy Barn for ice cream and a movie. Then my niece, Cynthia graduated from high school.
We started off the long weekend with PE group , an exciting baseball game and Nana sleeping over at our house. Unortunately, Nana parked in the way of our garage and we were in a hurry for Jack's game and I didn't look as I was backing up cause nobody ever parks there and SMASH ! Fender Bender. Both cars are drivable so I'm just gonna save up to get them fixed.
On a happier note , we spent not one but two fun filled days at Beech Bend. I do believe we are going to really enjoy these season passes. I grilled out steaks and barbecue chicken. I have enjoyed the beautiful weather and spending lots of time with my family. I have also enjoyed reading in my hammock and the wonderful sweet smell of honeysuckle.
Tomorrow is Memorial Day and I will spend more time with friend's and family. I am thankful and greatful for all the soldier's that have fought for this country.
I had a nice and relaxing Mother's Day. Jason did the dishes and the laundry ,drove to my Mom's , got my plate of food for me , massaged my feet and drove all the way back. I was even able to take a 2 hour nap. My allergies ,sciatica and arthritis had been bothering me. So a day of relaxation and rest is definitely what I needed.
At my Mom's , my brother cooked and my stepfather did the dishes . Jack was on his best behavior and I got to spend some time cuddling with my brother's sweet doggie Daisy.
I received a hammock and hammock stand and new house shoes from Jason , My Mom and I exchanged plants for each other and Jack made a few crafts for me.
He colored a pretty picture , made a card with glitter , made a bookmark and a plant decoration for a pot. He picked out all the rocks and painted them himself then he had his Nana's help gluing it all together. It was a wonderful day , I even got to take home a plate of leftovers and the last piece of gluten free cheesecake.
