Befriedigend.

July 8/Friday was a long, but good day. The kids' school was closed for whatever reason, so they spent the day at home with me. We ate breakfast together and then walked to the train station. We took the train into town so we could buy their little kiddie magazines and some soft pretzels for lunch. We caught the next train home and then went over to the playground. It was another gorgeous day outside. Nearly too warm for my taste, but the right combination of sunny, cloudy, and windy to not be too warm. We didn't stay at the playground long. We went home and ate lunch, and then I put Two down for a nap. One and I hung out while we waited for HM to get home. HM arrived just on time to take One to Ballschule. I stayed home and waited for Two to wake up. I checked the mail and got some very exciting news. I took the Goethe Institut C1 German Exam back in June, as you may remember. I got the certificate in the mail stating that I passed the test!! I was overjoyed. I finished working when HM got back with One. I showered, ate, and then headed into town. I met with Simon, Mike, and Sasha. We had a few drinks before we all headed to O'Shea's. Fiona's mom and sister were in town and I had the pleasure of meeting them. One by one our friends started showing up at Finnegan's for drinks. Eventually the whole gang was there. For the rest of the night it was mostly Fiona, John, Meg, Danielle, John, Leo, and Johnny. It was Fiona's birthday celebration (her birthday was the day before) and we had a blast. We all hung around Finnegan's, the Shamrock, and then the Dubliner to celebrate. I finished my night with a walk up to the castle and then made my way home.

Saturday morning I began working at 10. The boys and I played out in the yard while HP went into town to do some shopping. It was a nice day out. It wasn't too hot or too cool, nor was it too sunny or too cloudy. When HP got home, we all ate lunch together outside. The kids went down for a nap, as did HP and I. I only slept about an hour, and then I got up and showered. I got ready and went to meet up with some friends for a relaxing night of watching movies. It was a nice change from our usual Saturday night shenanigans.

Sunday afternoon I met with Fiona, John, and Graves for lunch. It was another nice day out, though a little too warm for me. We all hung out for a little while after lunch before we parted ways. John and Graves headed back to base and Fiona and I both went home. At home, I skyped with my mom and some friends. In the evening I went to watch the Euro 2016 final with some friends. I watched the game with Fiona, Connor, and Paddy. Portugal beat France in overtime. Fiona and I then went over to Molly's to see Meg at work. We didn't stay long, just long enough to say hello and catch up.