Feeling Good Friday-Short Work Week Edition

The morning after fireworks-calm perfect sun at 6:30 a.m.

Monday and Tuesday I spent in the office. Wednesday was 4th of July, and a paid holiday. Since this Friday is my scheduled flex day, I decided I would just use yesterday as my floating holiday for the year, use it or lose it, right away. I could get used to a two day work five day weekend schedule. Something to consider in about 8-9 years as retirement planning gets closer. I went to the lake cabin with DD2 and a friend Tuesday night. It was so nice with no other extended family there. The girls swan for hours before crashing. DH came up the next morning early and his mom a couple hours later. We got a few hours of swimming before round one of thunderstorms. The boat parade was held an hour late. Since DH's mom was not in her normal mode. we did not decorate but watched from the dock. The girls expertly used the current to catch three bag of candy that were tossed by one of the boats. 

At the other cabin was DH's cousin , her husband and toddler, plus some camping friends in tents. The friends all left right before first thunderstorm s they had small children as well. The actual 4th was so relaxing. Even with another round of thunderstorms, I managed to destress a bit. Fireworks were rough on pup. He was pretty well behaved until then. I eventually just took him inside and tried to create a sound barrier. We had to leave early afternoon as DD2 worked last night and her friend had a voice lesson. Still, it was a nice short calm gt away. No crazy uncle. No dominating brother-in-law. No hyper aggressive sister-in-law and lazy/dull brother-in-la to have the same conversational loop over and over with. I guess most of will be up over the weekend,, but we have a big BBQ at m sisters tomorrow that I'm looking forward to. 

Some things I'm feeling good about are,

1. I'm managing not to gain weight despite no care at all. I am starting to feel a bit better physically. The extra couple days off work are helping.
2. I spent two hours on my book. If I can get another 10-15 hours on it, I think it could be turned over to DD1 for some copy editing and suggestions before thinking about sourcing it somewhere. Perhaps by 2019 it will be a reality. 
3. I might get my project manager back at work, at least through the end of July. I had a message that there was an extension written and we are waiting final approval. Fingers crossed this goes through, but I can't imagine since it is within "rules" they should say no. 
4. DD1 is coming home later this afternoon through Sunday. She wants to go to my sisters party as she hasn't seen my side of the family since Christmas and she is very close to several cousins and aunts. DD2 is ecstatic, though she has to work tonight and tomorrow as well. 
5. Today is a day for cleaning, organizing, and putting my house to rights. Having a day or tow of play, followed by a day focused on the house, then another two days off is a great way to start my new fiscal year. Perhaps by labor day I'll be recharged enough to be around DH's family again. 

Here's a few pictures from the 4th and 5th that capture my mood. No fireworks, no loud water play.  May the rest of my summer be so lovely. 

Chilling pup.

No wind. Even the flag was taking a break.

Looking for tree frogs.