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Go Fly A Kite

I used to be so good at keeping this up-to-date--not only  with our big news, but also our silly everyday moments.  Lately, though, I have been a little overwhelmed and lots of things have fallen by the wayside.  Also, I got used to formatting on Blogger, and then they changed things up.  I don't like my "computer time" to take up much of my day, so I avoid posting just because I don't feel like I can sit down and type something up really quick.  Maybe I'll figure out a quick way to format and post text and pictures and this won't be so much of a problem.

Last night we hosted a PhD Accounting Student and Faculty "get-together" at our house.  I'm not a very social person and I don't like planning these types of events.  Rick understands that hostessing isn't my thing, so he was very helpful in making sure to plan the food, tables, and chairs.  He also helped me clean all day before the event.


Rick had 24 people RSVP to come, so he planned for 35 people.  We had entirely too much food.  It has only been one day since the event and already I am afraid if I eat too many more salad, sandwich, or wrap leftovers, I might not keep the food down.  I don't like food going to waste, though, so even though I don't like having a ton of people over, we're doing it again tonight to get some of the food eaten.

With all of our running around to multiple things each night of the week, I have felt like I need a break. I have to keep reminding myself to appreciate the little things like the kids flying kites in the backyard . . .

I reminded the kids of when we lived in Washington.  If they wanted to fly kites, we either had to walk or drive to a park big enough to run safely without getting hit by a car.  I am so grateful for our big backyard.  Andrew said the other day, "Mom, we don't need to go to the park anymore because we already have one in our backyard."  He then happily headed out to play on the swing set leaving me feeling very blessed for the things we have.

One evening after rushing home from either basketball or piano lesson, Emily and I discovered a lovely rainbow over our house.  It was a double rainbow, but the pictures don't show that too well.

So, those are the things on my mind this afternoon.  Last week I was feeling grouchy and overwhelmed.  I was bitterly thinking how people sometimes mistakenly comment that "the Mergenthalers never have any problems," or "Bonni always seems to have it all together."  That's not true.  We all have problems, tough weeks . . . even tough years.  It doesn't hurt for any of us to take a step back to appreciate the little things--maybe even go fly a kite.


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Dave and Tricia Folsom Family Fun said…
Wow - so nice of you to host the Accounting get together at your house. Lehigh doesn't do informal get togethers and I sometimes wish they did because it would be nice to get to know some of the people Dave works with better.
And I love how your custom cabinets turned out in your family room! So beautiful.
I'm glad you found a minute to update your blog - I like hearing what you are up to!
September 20, 2010 at 1:45 PM
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