Brokedown Palace

Our "palaces" are breaking down. Seems like so many things are broken. Kitchen faucet leaking, shower didn't have any intermediate temps (just scalding and very cold), outdoor faucet leaking x 2, and most monumentally the air conditioning in Seattle is malfunctioning and we're staying there this weekend and meeting up with Dae's friend Peter, Lani and their kids in 99 degree temps....yikes. Meanwhile, the kids are keeping themselves entertained by bickering daily, wrapping my exercise bands around their heads, and going to outdoor soccer camp in these 90-100 degree weathers. A few moms and I have put up these tents which aren't pretty but are necessary to fend off the sun and also necessary to pitch at an angle so as not to get swept away by the strong gusts in South Kennewick. I had to capture a picture of Dae reading - I've now seen him pull out the book I got him two times which is the most I've ever seen him pull out a book since I've known him which is 15 years. Lastly, I am teaching the kids a new Life Skill every week this summer. Last week they memorized their social security numbers and this week they learned how to write a check.