Quite a Lot of Activity, Little Free Time

Since that last post, suggesting I'd devote this site to family matters and such, I have been - interestingly - up to my eyeballs in family matters and such.

This type of situation is not restricted to larger families, but having six kids does add to the complexity of life, and the ensuing level of busyness.

Not that you really care, but a slice of life reveals much. A brief run-down of recent activities in our family, not in chronological order, looks like this: moved all furniture out of the three upstairs bedroom and lived for 8 days and nights in the basement while the hardwood floors were refinished, then put it all back together again; got rear-ended and dealt with Colorado State Patrol, ambulance ride and Emergency Room visit for Mom and Allie, insurance adjusters (two so far), auto body shop, Enterprise auto rentals, and the physical therapist; sent one boy off to camp in western Colorado, sent another boy off to Missouri for a sports camp, renewed an expired drivers license, ignored the leak from the washing machine faucet (I am good at ignoring non-emergency repairs), called 911 due to a temporarily missing 3 year-old (we found him and cancelled the call for help), visited with friends we’ve not spoken to in many months, painted a bedroom, visited the orthodontist, went to Home Depot at 9 p.m. to get some “stair treads” to rebuild the stairs the night before those floors got oiled, made a last-minute run to the store for camp supplies and a few more things I can’t recall. Oh yes, I did put a padlock on the gate at the side of the house…to prevent any further interaction with our city’s Finest.

Now tonight I spoke with a missionary friend from years back who is in town and coming over tomorrow for dinner and an overnight stay. Friday I take her to the airport, and that same morning my Wonderful Wife leaves for the weekend, leaving me in charge of the four children who remain at home. No relief in sight!

So, I have really not had time to post anything meaningful or particularly reflective or inspiring. Sorry about that. Do come by again, and maybe I can slow down and enjoy a chat. I’d like that!