friends

Not a great start with the counselor. In summary there was some delay due to earlier client so my 3pm appointment didn't start until 3:30, and I had to leave by 4 to get home before the kids. Needless to say it was a rather rushed intake session. I figure I will give it another week since intakes aren't a great judge of a counselor, and I definitely understand the need to adjust when you have the unexpected surprise from a client that causes the day to go off course. So we'll see, but needless to say the first appointment was less than scintillating.
However, the last few days have been great. I had book club with lots of great food, friends and conversation. Last night the kids and I spent the evening playing in our friends' new hot tub. It was hilarious to see how the kids treated it as one big bathtub (or one small pool) depending on how you look at it. Don't worry, us adults got our own turn once the kids finally crashed and watched a movie. SOOoo nice!  Even today was great. The girls had a Girl Scout field trip this morning at the Robot Garage, and this meant us moms got lots of time to visit, with lunch out with our girls for good measure. The kids enjoyed playing and we enjoyed talking! The day was made even more fun because the women from my Bible study at church had a girls' night out at Mex. I was super thankful that the men watched the kids so we could have a night on the town! Between chips and salsa, starburst margarita, and a GIANT nacho salad, they basically had to roll me out of there for how full I was.  It was delicious! The best part was the three hours of undivided girl talk and laughter.  I am so thankful for so many great friends!

Two are better than one, because they have good return for their work; if one falls down, his friend can help him up. - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10