It's summer!!

Summer....my favorite time of year. One of the benefits of being a school nurse is having off with the kids during weekends, holidays, and SUMMER!!! Now if I were a very responsible person like most of the wonderful educators I work with, I would be taking classes during this time off to further my education. I fully intend to do so....perhaps next summer??? ;-)For now it's all about training, eating, resting, and spending time with family and friends. We've been out of school for a week, and have already had many hours filled with "friend time". I've had two lunch dates, a bachelorette party, and and hour long walk this morning in which our jaws got a much better workout then our legs. (except for you, Jamie, with your leg weights. You outdid us all!! :-)) I cannot tell you how much these relationships mean to me. I feel like my soul has been lifted and I have this sense of clarity in my thinking. To be able to talk about everything that is going on, and to listen to what others are going through. To try and solve all of our problems, the world problems, our kids problems. To celebrate accomplishments and milestones....(see previous post!! :-)). To provide empathy and support and to receive the same....well, it's priceless.
We've also had a graduation to celebrate! My youngest daughter Robyn graduated from High School two weeks ago. It's been interesting with her since she spent her senior year going to a technical college. It felt as though she had graduated already, and she had considered not attending the ceremony. We convinced her that she may regret that one day. I think she's happy she was able to experience the ceremony, partly because it signifies then ending of one phase of life, and the beginning of another. And she looked so great in her cap and gown!! We are so proud of both of the girls. Robyn will be joining Rachel at UW Madison in the fall. She will be in the pre-nursing program and is entering as a Sophmore, having attained 21 college credits already. Rachel made the Deans list this past semester, and as a Junior, will be continuing to pursuit her interest in Zoology and Environmental Science. I know I'm bragging, but I can't help it. They are both so amazing!
The training comtinues to go well. I'm up to four hour bike rides and last week was the highest trainig load so far, topping out out at 14 hours. This week is a sort of recovery week and I'm grateful for it. I'm pooped!!
Enjoy the day, and a very Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads!!! :-)