slowing down

Wow! It's a miracle! Things have been slowing down around here. I will admit that it's very nice. Since we came back from Boston, we have been taken it easy. We had a birthday party to go to on Saturday (June 28th). It was a surprise birthday party for my friend Julie. We had so much fun. We were there all day. The kids had a blast. As for the adults, we just sat around and had good conversations. It was low key and totally stress free. The way it should be when you get together with friends!

As for school, we are also taking it easy. For the summer Corey has to do 1 thing/day (yes Amy I stole your idea). The rest of the day is just fun (playing, swimming, doing crafts...). The kids are so much better. I think the behavior problems that were around had a lot to do with our crazy schedule.

We are having some friends over for the 4th, but this will be low key as well. The next big thing on our schedule is next week. On Wednesday we are going to my MIL. On Thursday (July 10th), we all are going into Boston for my oath ceremony. I will officially be a U.S. citizen. I will admit that I'm getting very excited about it. It is a little strange. I grew up in a place where the image of the U.S. in the medias is very bias. As far as most people in Quebec is concerned the U.S. is the big bad wolf. I didn't realize how bias all of it was until I moved here. I now understand why Americans are so proud of their country. And yes, I'm proud to become a citizen! (my grandmother is spinning in her grave at the moment).