Blog 411

This blog was created for our friends and family who don't get to see us -- well, Jonathan and Elise, really -- as often as they'd like. I'm trying to keep you all updated on their milestones and their day-to-day activities. I also hope this will serve as sort of a journal for them as well, something for them to read when they are older that chronologues their lives and adventures. When I can, I'll post pictures and maybe even videos to help bridge the distance.

This blog is Part 2 of the Life of the Hardwicks. This edition will focus on our new lives in Atlanta, GA, that began in July 2013.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

2015_08_25 Tuesday

What the whaaaat? my car wouldn't start when I jumped in to head to my first private yoga session. Cursed vehicle battery gods. That is NOT the mindset you're supposed to have going to yoga. So, I Lyfted over, had a tremendously amazingly wonderful session (for which I will likely not be able to raise my arms or legs tomorrow), and then waited patiently for my Lyft driver never to return for me. So, I hoofed it back home. Rockin' 2.1 miles already; that's not bad. Plus, it is THE most gorgeous summer day you can ever imagine. Now, that does make for good yoga.

PTO stuff is ever-present. not complaining, just amazed that there is truly never a quiet moment. Something always needs attention immediately...much like an infant, I suppose. And, where there isn't a fire to put out, there's the next event to organize and stress over.

Also learned today that I'll be picking up lots of work in the coming months, as a dear friend resigned and I've been asked to cover her region and another colleague will be out honeymooning. Should be a nice change of pace from diseases, although Africa isn't all that glamorous!

Kids are adjusting to school routines very well. There was about a day each of fever in the last week, and both had a nasty dry cough...guess who has it now?? yup. Elise also took a decent nap yesterday; it's been years since she's napped. I think school is crushin' her...in a good way. Jonathan is already getting projects to do. He turned in his Culture Quilt and now has a music project that we may enlist Auntie Harp to help with!

Monday, August 3, 2015

2015_08_03 Monday

Today is Day One of our practice for school! I got up with the kids at 6:50 and pretended it was a normal school day. We even walked to school at 7:35! I think we'll need to back it up a little to give us some cushion, though -- good thing we practiced!!

Tonight is also our first opportunity to meet the teachers and classmates. And, of course, it's my debut PTO event. So nervously excited.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

2015_08_01 Saturday

We had two overnight visitors!!! What a wonderful visit!!!