they say Florida is a lovely state to be in for retirement, what with it’s perfect weather all year round and the beautiful beaches that surrounds it. who wouldn’t be considering living in that, right? i have been there once but it’s going back specifically indulging in Orlando vacations is one thing that’s part of my future to do list. in fact i want this summer to end with that in mind!

that was one quick July! whew! it just slipped by so fast and now it’s August and soon we will all be hurrying back to our old schedule and focusing on school once again. it just feels like we haven’t had the feel of enough summer fun as of yet. and we’re just starting now that we’ve been spending more time in the pool and Chino’s been doing swimming lessons. our huge yard has been bare still and i haven’t found the wooden swing set and wooden picnic table that i have been dreaming of putting there. this is just part of my plan to make the outdoor space that we have converted into my very own photography studio, al fresco. hmmmm… one day.

working early today was a good idea. i’m out here by the deck, laptop, iphone and planner in tow. yes, it pays to get up early while the kids are still snoozing, no distractions whatsoever…not to mention the bright and warm weather that fills this hump day morning. up until the dump truck drove by…one word—nasty! now i’m back inside and cannot seem to focus back into that work mode i had a few minutes ago. i guess it’s time to attend to chores chores chores. laundry, dirty dishes, breakfast..the works. this makes me miss my extra helpers back in the old house..the dishwasher and the Insinkerator disposals. what i would give to get them installed in this new one. soon!!!

…it has been years since i declared myself a hands on mom when we moved here in Boston. i used to work part-time back in New York and it’s not everyday that you find the perfect job in terms of schedule wherein one can actually say she has a career while taking care of her kids full-time. getting in and out of work while the kids are in school was the most ideal way to be in the work force. sometimes i wish i had that luxury again because i cannot imagine myself not attending to the needs of my kids because i need to clock in and out from 9-5. but it is an option still and it might take going back to school once again and taking up a medical assistance program or any medical related field would be the most practical one at this point. not my passion, but practical.