My Dad is in the ER as I write as he has a blood clot in his bladder and another kidney stone. Very upsetting news. Am waiting on call back from Mom as to what the next step is. The man definitely deserves a break.
Friday Mark and Connor left for their weekend adventure in Berkeley. Given Connor's excitement level for weeks, I wasn't sure he would make it until the day of departure! He did and they left arriving in Berkeley near midnight. They met longtime friends for the Cal vs UCLA game on a beautiful day in the Bay Area. Ate at all the old haunts and enjoyed watching Cal win easily over their rivals. No doubt Connor will be talking about this for days on end. Assuming they took pictures, I will post them when they get home later today. While the boys were away, "the girls" enjoyed an incredibly delicious dinner and evening with friends. It was great!
I didn't go see Ryan yesterday as he's in a lot of trouble and wouldn't have been able to visit with me. We found out Thursday night that he and three other boys were scheming to run away. While it was a hair-brained idea which wouldn't have worked, it was a scheme nonetheless and one that needed dealth with. The two older boys got moved to other houses within the program; Ryan has restrictions and 50K words to write which will keep him busy through tomorrow at least. To add to the drama, one of the boy's family is a friend of ours and he chose to run away. While his departure was short lived, it was upsetting. He did return to the house thanks to the incredible strength his mom showed by telling him she wouldn't come get him or support his decision hence he was on his own if that was his decision. I was sooo proud of her. Ryan will be allowed to call when he's finished his words at which point I will remind him of the privilege and opportunity he's been given and stop with the nonsense.
So...since I wasn't going to see him I painted a bedroom which I'd gotten new bedding for and am thrilled with the end result. Now to clean up the paint supplies, etc....ugh...
Mark is off tomorrow but the kids aren't. Weather is absolutely beautiful so hope to enjoy it a little after a trip to the grocery store. Hope your weekend has been enjoyable.
p.s. Below is a gorgeous Fall arrangement Blanche made - she is so amazing.
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