Hard to believe it almost June 15 - today is the first day of the second full week of vacation. Last week our frugal fun included: three trips to the pool on the 90+ degree days, a visit to the Morton Arboretum (parents have a membership so that was free), a trip to the Library, and that was about it. I also had a meeting for VBS which is next week, two dr appointments for camp and sports physicals, etc.

This week is shaping up to include: (1) the weekly trip to the library - far cheaper to take out wii games than rent them at the, (2) $1 Movie on Wednesday (to see Yogi Bear and we'll stop at CVS for movie candy tomorrow), and (3) inlaws in town on Friday for Father's Day.

The spending is pretty much quashed for the week, buying only gas and groceries. We paid $2860 this month for the annual prepaid tuition contract for daughters' community college education. We are unsure what the bumper installation on DH's 73 Corvette will be. Might be $800-$1000. We have $550 for it so far and DH is supposed to help stepdad paint/stain the gazebo for $200-$300. So whatever, it is close.

The volunteer commitment is winding down, which I'm very glad of. I've certainly needed to get real with setting boundaries (as in "I am NOT available this day, please contact XX with any issues). We had DH's fraternal organization picnic yesterday and I found that if I don't put pressure on myself to socialize, I'm a lot happier. I did play volleyball with my kids and I did leave for part of the time to drive one child to a birthday party. I still find I prefer my own home and my own family to these types of get-togethers, but I know DH was happy I was there.

Hope all is well with everyone. Oh, by the way, where did summer go? It was 90+ last week and barely 70 now ... we want to go to the pool!