Fourth of July

One of the things in the last year or so, is that Emily has really begun understand that holidays are more than about gifts or parades. We have found that we need to start explaining more than it's a day off from school. She gets that Christmas is really Jesus' birthday celebration. The up coming 4th is no exception. I explained it's the day we celebrate the birth of America. That concept was hard. How does a county get born? Who is it's Mommy and Daddy. So, I tried, It's the day we celebrate when America became a grown up country and no other country had to help it or run it. That was better.
But with the up coming holiday weekend, marks the end of Em's summer vaca.
We decided to find a new sitter. I found one through an internet sitter service. I called, left a message. The woman called back.
Her name is Jenae. Irish. Her husband is Patrick. Son Liam. Son Gabe.... see the pattern? Daughter, Shannon. There is a family member in our family with the same names... good sign. I think this will work out well.
Still working on the house. We are finished a patio over the weekend. We will be away this weekend so, no projects. Maybe Monday!