It's August already. Starting to think about the coming school year for Jordan and the winter wardrobe needs now that I am back working.
We have enjoyed our summer by spending lots of time outdoors, at Penns Landing music events, by the pool at North Beach Club, in the park, at the movies, and by the beach. We enjoyed a movie outdoors by the Museum steps, a great concert outdoors by Penns Landing, and July 4th weekend by the Parkway with great food, music, and fireworks. We celebrated Nicky's birthday at a beautiful creek in New Jersey with lots of good food and fun times. We visited our favorite fish (Kilimandjaro) and chicken (Federal Donuts) place a few times this past month! Delish! We went to see the new Batman movie, which was great! I tried Silk City Diner for dinner, a great place with yummy ecclectic food. I also tried Rose Tattoo Cafe, good food in a cozy atmosphere. I also went back to Joe's Crab Shack after about a year. Delish! They have a spicy version of seafood bucket, to die for! We visited Philly 50 Diner in New Jersey, which has good food with large portions! We took a nice drive to Ocean City, New Jersey for the day this past weekend. The weather was great, good food, good music, and nice walk on the boardwalk.
I have been busy fixing and prepping my home for a new family to live in it this week. It's nerve-wrecking to think someone you don't know is in your home, but they seem nice and I hope they take care of it, and love it as I do.
We have been spending lots of time with my dad. He comes and stays with us every couple of weeks and spends quality time with Jordan. Jordan has been busy with Karate, guitar lessons, and the Summer Music Workshop. No news from Freire School where he is on the waiting list after a mishap with paperwork. I checked and he is far below on the waiting list. I guess it's not meant to be at this time. We will continue to homeschool for now and look at other options as we start 9th grade school year. He has spent some quality time with his girlfriend at the park, at the beach, and at birthday parties. He seems to be enjoying the experience. I have to keep an eye on him though. He is growing up so fast.....
We have attempted to contact his dad, but he has been very hostile. He even wrote an email stating he can't wait till he doesn't have to pay child support anymore and be done with it. How can you feel that way about your child. You don't have to care to deal with me, your ex, but your kid is still your kid. He knows what he and his wife have done to alienate us, but we still attempt to have him spend time with Jordan. I know having a new family and keeping up with your other children is a lot of work, but people do it. I guess he finds it too difficult, especially since his wife is so against it. Someday he will realize what a mistake he has made not being part of his life, but it may be too late for him then.
I started my new job! It's been quite an adventure. I love the type of work I am doing in housing with the city of Philadelphia. I have always been passionate about helping people, and this job makes me feel like I am making a significant contribution. I like the people I work with. They are very committed and dedicated to the work they do. It's great to be around people like that. I spent most of my time in meetings and assisting in implementing and working towards expanding the housing program. It feels great being back to work. I try to take a couple of days a week to eat my lunch outside since I find I am so busy during the work day. Sometimes I go underground around Suburban Station and the Comcast Center, where there are a lot of places to eat lunch. They have some great healthy options too.
So much going on. Looking forward to enjoying the rest of the summer as we start getting ready for the new school year.
Thank you for sharing in my experiences, my joys and my sorrows...
We have enjoyed our summer by spending lots of time outdoors, at Penns Landing music events, by the pool at North Beach Club, in the park, at the movies, and by the beach. We enjoyed a movie outdoors by the Museum steps, a great concert outdoors by Penns Landing, and July 4th weekend by the Parkway with great food, music, and fireworks. We celebrated Nicky's birthday at a beautiful creek in New Jersey with lots of good food and fun times. We visited our favorite fish (Kilimandjaro) and chicken (Federal Donuts) place a few times this past month! Delish! We went to see the new Batman movie, which was great! I tried Silk City Diner for dinner, a great place with yummy ecclectic food. I also tried Rose Tattoo Cafe, good food in a cozy atmosphere. I also went back to Joe's Crab Shack after about a year. Delish! They have a spicy version of seafood bucket, to die for! We visited Philly 50 Diner in New Jersey, which has good food with large portions! We took a nice drive to Ocean City, New Jersey for the day this past weekend. The weather was great, good food, good music, and nice walk on the boardwalk.
I have been busy fixing and prepping my home for a new family to live in it this week. It's nerve-wrecking to think someone you don't know is in your home, but they seem nice and I hope they take care of it, and love it as I do.
We have been spending lots of time with my dad. He comes and stays with us every couple of weeks and spends quality time with Jordan. Jordan has been busy with Karate, guitar lessons, and the Summer Music Workshop. No news from Freire School where he is on the waiting list after a mishap with paperwork. I checked and he is far below on the waiting list. I guess it's not meant to be at this time. We will continue to homeschool for now and look at other options as we start 9th grade school year. He has spent some quality time with his girlfriend at the park, at the beach, and at birthday parties. He seems to be enjoying the experience. I have to keep an eye on him though. He is growing up so fast.....
We have attempted to contact his dad, but he has been very hostile. He even wrote an email stating he can't wait till he doesn't have to pay child support anymore and be done with it. How can you feel that way about your child. You don't have to care to deal with me, your ex, but your kid is still your kid. He knows what he and his wife have done to alienate us, but we still attempt to have him spend time with Jordan. I know having a new family and keeping up with your other children is a lot of work, but people do it. I guess he finds it too difficult, especially since his wife is so against it. Someday he will realize what a mistake he has made not being part of his life, but it may be too late for him then.
I started my new job! It's been quite an adventure. I love the type of work I am doing in housing with the city of Philadelphia. I have always been passionate about helping people, and this job makes me feel like I am making a significant contribution. I like the people I work with. They are very committed and dedicated to the work they do. It's great to be around people like that. I spent most of my time in meetings and assisting in implementing and working towards expanding the housing program. It feels great being back to work. I try to take a couple of days a week to eat my lunch outside since I find I am so busy during the work day. Sometimes I go underground around Suburban Station and the Comcast Center, where there are a lot of places to eat lunch. They have some great healthy options too.
So much going on. Looking forward to enjoying the rest of the summer as we start getting ready for the new school year.
Thank you for sharing in my experiences, my joys and my sorrows...
