Weekend Recap

The boys and I headed to the Mountains this weekend. We had this weekend planned a long time ago, and had invited some friends to join us with their children who are both good friends with our kids. So much for advanced planning. Dan, as you know, is in Oklahoma City, and our friends came up sick (the mom) so it was a bust. I thought why not still just go. Just getting away from our house would be a "forced" relaxation time. No chores, beautiful scenery, no computer, no tv. I did end up inviting one of the boys babysitters, Melissa to join us. We had a nice time. Lots of relaxing. We've got family "connections" with a cabin in Silverthorn Colorado with some of Dan's cousins. It's a wonderful little A-frame with gorgeous views of Buffalo Mountain. (AKA Steffen mountain - since you do not become an "official" Steffen until you climb the family mountain) I've not done it - maybe this summer??? (BTW, Steffen is Dan's mom's maiden name) We've enjoyed the "cabin" enough that I know how to open and close the house up. What a great retreat - 2 hours door to door. We played Chess, Checkers, Uno, Sorry, Trouble, 3 puzzles, 13rounds of Mexican Train dominoes, solitare, mastermind.....great fun.
We miss Daddy, but we're doing well. The weekend away certainly helped. It's amazing how the kids really do step up to the plate and be helpful and "big boys" when daddy is gone.
We'll know more in the next few days if this job situation will really be worth it. They have been submitting several roof bids already, and they did get one job already. NOt bad for three days work? THey should know more about the other bids this week. In the meantime, Dan will climb many more ladders in the next week. In the meantime, we just pray this other job opportunity here in the Springs pans out.
I've got lots of cleaning and organizing on my calendar for this week.
I hope to get another thoughtful post planned this week. For now, I'm just enjoying the mush brain. Good night.