I realize my complaining sounded far too serious, when I really meant it to be more comical. When I wrote my last entry I was rushing and just wanted to say hey. I had NO idea it would take so long to get back here.
But, here I am. Stuff, as always, is happening. Here are some highlights:
The girl child is 13 in a couple of days. I have a hosts of surprises in store for her and keeping the secrets are just about making me burst! Gift cards to her favorite stores, Beyonce concert tickets and a few other trinkets. Then there's the big party, which we're planning together. Fun, fun, fun!
School is just about out and, once again, I'm a very proud Mom. All the fuss and expense for her birthday is her bonus for doing an incredible job. She worked so hard; this school year was filled with sweat and tears and she proved she was up to the task of excelling in 7th grade. She would have done well without trying so hard, but she was intent on doing her best. I hope she carries that with her forever.
My home has been descended upon by family. Good people (my 1st cousin's daughter and her family), but there are more of them than there are of us and quarters are feeling cramped and I am getting grumpy. They operate out of a different sense of rules around childrearing and housekeeping. So, we have regular long talks (where I do most of the talking) and work at co-existing in a space that is not large enough. It's also odd because we have not had a man living in our space for such an extended period of time. The whole appropriate clothing thing is getting old.
As I understand it, they have found a place and, after 8 weeks will be moving on. I think that will be good for everyone. Then they can drop by for dinner and we can stop by their place to see the kids and the tension of trying to create a home, with family that you do not really know, will be lifted.
Work is in its busiest period. In some ways that's good. I always get to learn more during these times because everyone needs to work with the person who can get the job done. And, that would be me.
I've started studying for the GREs and will likely take a course early this fall.
As for all of you, I have missed you a lot. I'll take some time this week to cruise by and smile at you. Love you!
