Because of a major Covid outbreak and subsequent lockdown in Jakarta, the kids and I decided to spend an extra month in Houston. With no chance of school opening in person and not much to do in Jakarta, we voted to enjoy some more fun with our family in friends. I was pretty happy to celebrate my birthday with Grammy and Grumpy (and Tommy) instead of in hotel quarantine!
We enjoyed church in person and had a great time at the Cidercade with Aunt Amanda...it was full of throwback and modern video games for one flat price. Hours of fun!
Indoor putt-putt was fun as well and sure beat being out in the August heat.
The boys had a different first day of school this year. We were still in our Airbnb and they insisted on attending classes live, so school started at 7:30pm and run until 2:30am (middle school) and 3:00am (high school). The first few days were rough but they started sleeping until 12-1pm and it got much easier. Lunch/second dinner happened around 10:30pm-12am, then I would head to bed because I was still awake by 7:30am. It wasn't perfect, but these determined boys made it work! Here's to 8th and 10th grades and another unique school year!
The new school schedule didn't leave a lot of time for activities but at least things were pretty empty when we went! The boys loved rock climbing and continued to go twice a week.
I joined the YMCA and had a wonderful time working out in classes again. I could hit the gym, buy groceries, and relax by the pool before the boys even woke up!
We had some last laughs with the Hesters and even made smores on the stove since the grill wasn't working!
One last cookie cake when our days were numbered. Why not celebrate a Tuesday?
We had a little more active fun, part of my requirement of our vampire schedule. Again, we were about the only people at Top Golf in the middle of the day and we really enjoyed it.
On our last day at the rock wall, both boys conquered the bouldering overhang! They really developed some strength from all their work.
We started the sad work of clearing out the pantry and wrapping up our extra-long summer. One happy chore was to make sure the ducks enjoyed all the rest of their oatmeal.
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