Last week I got a surprise call from my "big" sister Heather that she and her family were in town. Her real sister is also a sorority sister too so that just adds to the fun (plus Norah is now confused about how many "sisters" I have.) ADPi Love ladies! ;) It was so great to visit with Heather and Michelle...we need to do it more often
The reason the visit was so short is that Norah and I were headed to Charlotte the next morning. We are trying to have lots of fun before I go back to work. We stayed with my friend Christie (thanks Brown family for letting us stay...Ben...I hope we didn't drive you too crazy!) and had a blast! There was shopping, eating out (hello Chipotle!), pottery painting, talking, UNO card playing, pool time (Thanks Cara!), wine drinking...you know all the usual! It is so hard to go back to Charlotte and not see everyone...so obviously another trip to Charlotte will be necessary!
Norah and I listened to the book "Wonder" by RJ Palacio on Audio for our trip to and from Charlotte then finished the rest in the days we have been home. It is a really thoughtful book and I recommend a lot of parents and kids to read it. At our school...they read it in 6th grade. Great book to discuss how you treat other people, approach a challenge, how to deal with doing something that might not be what you want to do, not always following the crowd, the kind of character you have within yourself, no one has a perfect life, the Golden Rule, friendships, families, and the list goes on...highly recommend.
It is really hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and I have one more week of true vacation before school official starts back for me. One thing that the start of school always brings is school supplies! I love looking at all the school supplies and we have gotten everything that was on Norah's 2nd grade list plus it was time for a new book bag and lunch box. Blue Peacocks from Pottery Barn...pretty cute!
I actually ran into the school this morning for an hour but then Norah and I hit the beach. It is such a beautiful day. I sure will miss hanging out on the beach and having time with Norah during the day when school is back in session. I wonder what else we can squeeze in before next week?! Well Norah is off to spend the night with a friend tonight...which she is super excited about!
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