Summer's Coming!

The end of the (school) year is approaching.  I know this because:

1. It's hot outside.
2. My kids are driving me just a little more crazy than usual. :-)

We're getting out a week earlier than usual because we didn't have any snow days this year.  This is good...and bad.  Good, of course...because (as much as I love my students) I'm ready for a break!  Bad...because I have a gazillion things to do before our last day next Thursday.  Yikes!

Here's a sneak peak at some of the things I'm looking forward to this summer:

• South Carolina - We have friends who live there who we haven't seen in a while, so we're looking forward to seeing them.
• Girls weekend at Lake of the Ozarks - My friend Diane is getting married next April.  This is going to be a bit of an early bachelorette party - a lake pub crawl with her and some of the other bridesmaids.  Should be fun!
• Chicago - Our friend Chrissy is getting married at the end of June.  We're looking forward to the wedding and then spending a few days in Chi-Town to celebrate our 3-year anniversary.
• Starlight Shows - For the past few years, my girlfriends and I have bought a Starlight package for their summer shows.  This year, the package includes seeing In the Heights, Peter Pan, Memphis, La Cage Aux Folles, and then Aida at the new(ish) Kauffman Center.  I always look forward to seeing these shows!
• Table Rock Lake - This will be another girls weekend at the lake.  We've done this for quite a few years.  It's more low-key and chill:  laying out on the dock, boating, etc.
• Float Trip - Our 3rd annual float trip will take place the first weekend of August to celebrate James' birthday.  ALWAYS a good time!

All in all, it should be a fun summer.  I'll also be nannying 40 hours a week for a delightful family whose kids go to our school and taking 3 online classes.  Busy busy! :-)