Bright Future For a Putz

I'm sad and I'm glad. Kiddo home for Spring Break, time has gone so fast and now she's heading 'home'. See, she now has a new home. Sad that she can say that but glad that we prepared her for it and she is loving it. We took a quick trip to the Windy City and enjoyed a day of trekking through the cold and snow (you should hear me sniffing and blowing...I've godt a cowld in by dnose!)to see sister, museum and good food. Had a great time!!! Just over too fast. Stayed in a hostel, new to Joaners, not quite what she expected but a clean and comfortable place to sleep, a good experience. The common areas were really nice, some very cool chess sets and very comfy furniture. Not sure the rest of the kids are up to it. They're still into all that glitters is gold. Been busy with the other kids, a little fun and a little bit more stressful. Seems like things are slowed down a bit, maybe they're on the mend. It's always hard for a parent to catch a kid doing something they shouldn't, I still don't think the kids understand how it makes us feel to be forced into punishing them while working to maintain their self-esteem and turn it into a positive learning experience. Sometimes it really bites to be the parents. Just glad things are looking up. Notice how hesitant I am? Afraid to jinx. I'm such a putz. I know this week only brings good things. I can feel it (and I'm praying a lot!). I've been kind of a bad friend this week, I was so focused on my own life (not like it gets better because of it) I kind of neglected everyone else. It'll be a better week all around. The best part about the week is that the following week is Spring Break for the rest of the kids. In for more fun!! See, it's already looking up!! TTFN

The Humbled Bumble

What a wonderful crazy weekend! It also happened it was educational and an eye-opener. Sis is home on a medical mission; we not only got to visit with her (that was the crazy wonderful part) as well as the family of the refugee requiring assistance (that was the eye-opener and educational part). I was humbled by the pictures, by the words and the events. The family is so appreciative and feels truly blessed to have this opportunity for their little one. They in turn shared so many wonderful stories about the positive effects in their country that I realize that this is not an isolated instance, just a publicized event. I may disagree with a lot of things in terms of government, but the whole process and events that are changing the lives and areas through military actions of goodwill is beautiful. Many ugly things have come from this war, but I realize today that there is so much more good that is positively affecting so many individuals. I am humbled.

Icko Sicko Stay Away

It's March, it's been nearly 50 and we've had snow, then warmer weather and now it's bbbbbrrrrrr again, but no snow. It's crazzzzzzzyyyyyy! Friends and family are all well, have big doings in naptown this weekend. Sis is back in town...first time in a year and a half that the whole family will be together in a 1.5 years. We are excited!!! Can hardly wait. It's crazy sick at work, at the kids schools and it running wild through my friends. Seems like the yucks are going around everywhere and I'm just praying it stays away from this house! I don't want it. It's weird when some are missing from work, the whole attitude is changed, things just aren't the same...I miss my friends! Hope you all are better soon!!! TTFN