I have just spent the last 6 days with my oldest brother, his wife and 18 year old daughter in Grand Junction, Colorado. I took with me my 14 year old son, his 2- 14 year old soccer teammates for a soccer camp, and my 11 year old daughter and 9 year old son. Oh...and my mother, who has fibromyalgia and is hard of hearing. Despite what you might think it was actually ok. Once everyone got past the initial greeting from my brother and his wife (we were not very welcome from the minute we walked into the door.) Lots of anxiety from them and man my brother is ornery! After I told him we would go get a hotel, and save them the anxiety attack, they straightened up. Let me add, this is my first visit in about 4 or 5 years. Anyway...the 14 year olds ended up at soccer camp from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm for 4 of the days. My daughter was in a gymnastics club working out 3 hours 3 of the days. She rocks too. My 9 year old spent his time playing video games in the basement until I got home to take him to museums, movies and swimming. Those 5 kids were amazing! I am so proud of them and thankful for great kids. Why does family have to be so difficult? Oh I forgot...I provided most of the food...for EVERYONE!!!
Thank goodness for coming home!! My seventeen year old is not as thankful. He liked not having mom home to ask 50 questions. If I don't ask how will I know?
So there you have it...my week in a nutshell. Lots of family, lots of sports and VERY, VERY HOT weather.
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You are one good sport, Jodi! Isn't it interesting how people, when confronted with honesty, can start acting differently! I applaud your practice of good mental health! And the positive part of providing the food, while it may be hard on your checkbook, YOU got to control what you ate all week!
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