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Summer, How Do I Love Thee?

Thursday, July 23, 2015


Forgive me, Blogger, for I have sinned. It has been eight days since my last blog post.

In all honesty, I feel no guilt for not having written anything over the past week. In fact, I am revelling in the freedom of being deadline-free and soaking up the beautiful weather while hanging out with the kidlets. I know you missed me so I came up with some mind-blowing trivia for you.

This past weekend, I:
  1. conquered all ten obstacles in the Warrior Dash mud run while in the middle of a heat wave 
  2. returned home to spend three hours finishing off my garden
  3. prepped for my daughter's 10th birthday party
  4. all of the above
The obvious answer is D, which is kind of à propos given the fact that I could have DIED on more than one occasion. Seriously, I thought hosting 16 kids would be the death of me but PaintSpace Art Lounge kept them so focused on their pièces de résistance, you could hear a pin drop. Three cheers for painting parties!

Furthermore, I make no apologies for taking three days to clean up the post-party mess, including the specks of paint on the main floor and polishing off the remaining birthday cake. Parenthood is all about making sacrifices, am I right?

In the slight chance you don't hear from me soon, fear not. I haven't succumbed to heat exhaustion despite my AC breaking down for the umpteenth time. I am most likely sitting here catching up on the latest episode of Suits:

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15 COMMENTS

  1. StephanieJuly 23, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    So smart to take some time off and truly enjoy the summer! Sounds like you didn't get much rest in though, maybe you need a few more days? :)

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    1. Diana MancusoJuly 23, 2015 at 11:06 PM

      I think maybe you're on to something. That patio set has been calling my name ever since I assembled it last week.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 24, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Sounds like you've had an awesome summer so far. Congrats on completing the Warrior Dash!

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    1. Diana MancusoJuly 26, 2015 at 1:35 PM

      Thanks! I can't believe we are almost halfway through summer.

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  3. Laurie PJuly 24, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Well done on the Warrior Dash, you've sure been busy! I'm curious about the PaintSpace Art Lounge.....a mobile art studio sounds pretty awesome to me!

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    1. Diana MancusoJuly 26, 2015 at 1:35 PM

      Thanks, Laurie! Yes, it was pretty neat to have a painting party. Very well organized!

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  4. Suzie BJuly 24, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Congrats on making it through the Warrior Dash! :)

    It sounds like you have had an amazing summer so far - don't worry about blogging, everyone deserves a holiday.. we understand!

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    1. Diana MancusoJuly 26, 2015 at 1:36 PM

      Aw, thanks! It's been nice having some time off, that's for sure.

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  5. Judy CowanJuly 24, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    I don't blame you for taking some time - summer is too short so we do have to enjoy it! Mind you it sounds like you have been very busy - maybe a few more days off to just relax? (Judy Cowan)

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    1. Diana MancusoJuly 26, 2015 at 1:36 PM

      Ooo, I like the way you think, Judy! I can't believe we are almost halfway through summer.

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  6. CherylJuly 24, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Congrats on the Warrior Dash and everything else you accomplished that same day. You are a machine!

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    1. Diana MancusoJuly 26, 2015 at 1:38 PM

      Thanks, Cheryl! I think I'm more of lunatic than a machine. LOL

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  7. CherylJuly 27, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    I love the little stone with the birds on it in your garden. I want one for mine. :)

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  8. GordJuly 21, 2016 at 1:21 AM

    Summer is the best time of year, enjoy it while you can. That's not being selfish.

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  9. Calvin F.March 31, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    Nice! summer is coming around again soon, lots of events reading this post maybe this year will be the same. I have heard about this show suits, have yet to watch it though

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