It's been a really strange weather season in Texas since around April. We have been in a drought for the last two years and God has blessed us with the last two years of rain -- in three months. Normally by this time of the summer, the girls are tired of swimming, it's too hot to go outside and they are already bored. This summer has been a little different. MacKenzie is at camp this week, getting drenched by the looks of it. They will have a great time, none-the-less. When there is rain there are -- MUD FIGHTS! When I dropped her off yesterday she had a small meltdown. It is already difficult for me to leave my kids anywhere - but she had to make it somewhat harder. I cry at everything! Bob has always taken Katy to the airport when she travels somewhere - I just can't bear it. Isn't that the craziest thing? Anyway, I think MacKenzie was tired - we didn't go to bed in a very timely manner on Sunday night :( And then she didn't see her name on any of the bunk beds and when we finally found an open bed she was FAR away from ANYONE she knew. She cried and hid her face in the pillow and wouldn't talk to me. And what happen? SuperMom saved the day - and without even crying or getting upset:) Seems her name was on a bunk bed - next to her friends she had requested, but another little girl had taken it, without knowing. I don't think she or her mom were very happy at having to move, but she did. And MacKenzie was somewhat better, but the damage had been done. I am certain she is getting along fine now, but I still have that little worry in me. I guess that's just a "mom-thing".
And the best news of the weekend LANDRY USED THE BIG GIRL POTTY. Headline news, get the horns out and celebrate! Yes, I know it's a little too soon for all that, but my goodness, she's not even 18 months yet! She went again yesterday, so maybe we are on to something. My loving husband is happy to tell me this is just the first of many ups and downs in the potty-training department. Sometimes, he's just too realistic for me!
Yes, that was good news in itself, but maybe even better news was that I worked on finishing my kitchen back splash and it's 95% done. Here are some pictures...

It has been difficult finishing it, but we're about done. I'm happy with it. Turned out to be a much bigger job than I anticipated. But, what isn't?