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My Life Thus Far
2016-06-29 06:43:56 (UTC)

The Same Old Diversions

I've felt a little off all day, but I know it's due to PMS. Like a broken fucking record, every month, my world is shaken by the fluctuation of my hormones. It's incredibly annoying. I wish there was a way to end it all together. It's not like I'm having any more kids. I don't need this dumb uterus dictating my life! Unfortunately, there really isn't a natural, non-invasive way to end it. So, I guess I should figure something else out.

I woke up feeling that subtle sense of dread. Not quite doom and gloom, but definitely dread. Like there was something about today I wasn't looking forward to, but that wasn't the case. I spent the better part of two hours doing online research, trying to find something I thought the kids would enjoy. Something I wouldn't hate doing. Something that wasn't a 2 hour drive away. I feel like we've done most of the kid-friendly things in Kitsap County, so finding new and innovative ideas is tough. I settled on the Kitsap Kids playground in Bremerton (by the fairgrounds). We haven't been there since Kiki was tiny.

Just our luck there was an entire church daycare occupying the entire playground. If there's one thing my kids got from me, it's the strong dislike of crowds and groups. We didn't stay too long. So, the rest of the day was filled with attempts at entertaining them in any way. I don't know why this summer as seemed so much more challenging. As they get older, the same old diversions aren't working.

After the failed attempt at going to a different park, we stopped at Ross to buy some new summer clothes. Kiki shot up from a size 0 to a size 5 in just over two months. Keenan has gotten taller and not all that much bigger, but last year's shirts and pants have gotten too short. I'm always so thankful for Ross. I'm always able to find affordable clothes and shoes for the kids. I can't even get them second hand stuff from Goodwill for the prices I get at Ross. I know, I've tried. It's not a glamorous store, but it's good enough for me.

As we were leaving Ross, I got an email from the dance studio saying that registration for summer session was open. So, I figured since I had no idea what to do with the day, that was as good a thing to do as any. Keenan's final choice was ballet. Even though he originally said he wanted to do hip hop, he didn't go with the jazz class (which is a much closer style to hip hop). I think he actually really likes the discipline of ballet. I know I did. I'd still be doing it now if I could. I guess I could... I just don't feel like I have the body for it, but that's a whole 'nother entry.

Registering for Keenan's ballet classes took all of 5 minutes, and I needed to get my steps in. I attempted to find some new trails and found a place called Meigs Park on Bainbridge. It was on a list of little known/hidden gems... well, this wasn't a gem. At first it seemed promising, until about half a mile in it appeared that the park ended and the trail continued on private land. At that same moment the trail closed in. So, no more mowed edges or blackberry bushes cut back. It became almost impassable. A little more research and I found that they have plans to build a more extensive trail system and a boardwalk through marshy/bog areas. We'll try again after that happens.

So, Battle Point is where we ended up. The lesson I learned today was that it's totally okay to have a routine. The kids and I love Battle Point. I still haven't gotten tired of walking the path. The kids still love the playground. I can get all the steps I need for the day in two laps (along with incidental walking I do just getting around). Newness isn't always necessary.




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