Sleepy......

I have been kinda a sleepy head the last few weeks which has been kinda weird......going to bed a little later and waking up later......I am sorry to all of you early blog readers;-) I know I have thrown ya off lol:) this morning I am up early again and it feels weird and good lol:) I am taking the kids to their physical appointments for school first thing, then hitting the road to Niagara:) I guess the sleep thing takes hold every summer.....eventually my body finding the rhythm of the summer pace.....slower.....and most mornings finding me wide open to wake up naturally......and in two weeks 4 am will be the thing again as school takes hold....and I don't fear it lol;) As I once might have.....enjoying the calm each morning for a few hours before hi def life takes hold.....back to school and a more hectic pace......but it has definitely been a lower energy couple of weeks and I am chalking it up to all that has been going on for me mentally.....draining me a little bit....plus we haven't hiked as much as I like to due to this crazy weather.....trying to get out when we can but struggling for the consistency...and that always rejuvenates me in ways that are hard to describe.....and we have had some busyness in between too being on the go......I have been working out in different ways too, adding to arm and leg days, perhaps helping me sleep sounder and longer:) but whatever the reason, I have enjoyed it.....listening to my body and knowing I must have needed a little more rest......I have also been watching some movies with my kids, Mads and I watched "Big" the other day, I love that movie, she loves all of those older movies.....and we have been hanging and cozying in on some of these rainy days, and just preparing for a new school year.....and I am already mindful of the fact that stress could be up ahead.....education is rough at the moment.....challenging in so many ways.......I remind myself I can only do what I can.....and let go of the rest.....it seems to be the best policy:) Next week I need to get my classroom set up and attend some in service.....and then here we go:) So my plan this week is to enjoy the remaining time fully with my kids.....and I had written about having some apprehension about this Niagara trip solo....and that has left :) I am taking it as a sign, that nobody could join us, by way of random events, and I am meant to do this with my kiddos on our own:) Proving something to myself and to my kiddos:) Another lesson to take with us! Our hotel is super close to the falls, and I am hopeful they have them lit up tonight, and we can go check them out before our tour tomorrow:) I am super excited for that too:) We are taking a 5 hour tour of some key spots there including taking a ride on the Maid of the Mist and a bunch of other spots to see! We have our hiking sneakers packed and are ready:) Happy Tuesday:)