It's been nice to get back into the swing of things. Alastair has a stress-free year. He already has a job offer, so no interviews, and he only has class from Monday-Wednesday. So we get longer weekends and way more family time!
We took advantage of the weather and spent our time at the beach. Alastair would go for runs while Emre and I rode next to him on my new bike (I love it!) and we would finish off with a swim in the sea. Our favorite place to go is Castelldefels. There were fewer waves and it was very shallow. We were there for hours and Emre was out in the water the whole time; he loved it!
School has been going well for Alastair, I think. Well, I'm assuming. He's also been helping his friends with case interviews, prepping them. He's also been running a lot, training for another marathon. And he's also been into buying tickets. It's like his guilty pleasure and he's so good at finding a good deal! We already have our month-long Christmas vacation all set, a few trips in November, and my birthday. We usually don't plan ahead, but when you find a good deal, you go for it!
As for Emre, he's doing good! While other kids his age are going to pre-preschool, we can't afford it cause it's ridiculously expensive and I want him to enjoy his childhood. I mean, he's traveled the world, he'll be fine if he doesn't go. He's already learning to write and he knows how to spell his name. He also knows how to count and all that stuff, so I think he'll be fine. I just sometimes feel bad, like I'm not doing enough, at least to the standard with what everyone is doing. I see all my friends with kids Emre's age; they have their first day of school pic and all that. But not Emre. I have to remind myself that it's fine. I want him to enjoy being a child, to see the world, and to have fun. Besides, I have a teaching degree. It's fine and we're giving him a good life, based on what we feel is best. Okay, breathe. I'm a good mom.
