I think we're gonna make it...almost there...the end is in sight! Whew! What a crazy, busy month May has been. The girls were in two performances with their performing group on the 9th (I help direct the group so it was busy for me, too). Ryan & Katie were in separate casts of their school's Charlie & the Chocolate Factory at the end of last week. I choreographed 4 Oompa Loompa dances for that as well. Ryan was Grandpa Joe and Katie was Veruca Salt in the play. They both did a great job. Ryan still isn't sure about the whole performing thing, but he had a good time. He even sprayed his hair silver for the part. Everyone is still talking about sweet, gentle Katie's obnoxious Veruca- let's just say she really got into the part of a spoiled brat! She is sad now that the play is over- she had so much fun playing a part so completely different from her personality. She really got to exercise her acting chops and I think she's hooked. Don coached both soccer and baseball this spring, and that's been a bit wacky. Soccer is over now...Softball is over...three more baseball games left...Of course, we still have a dance recital and two piano recitals in June! School's out in one month!

We definitely have a full life, but it's worth it to watch the kids find and develop their talents. Well, most of the time it's worth it- things have been a bit out of balance this month. I'm definitely looking forward to everyone sitting down to dinner together again as the rule and not the exception as it has been the past couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to walking home with the kids after school because we don't have to be anywhere and being able to say "yes" when they ask if they can have a friend over. I'm also looking forward to curling up with a good book during Collin's naptime instead of running around like a crazy person. I'm not sure when that's ever going to happen, but it's a nice thought! Looking for some good book recommendations...