Monday...

Well, here we are at the start of another week. Only two more weeks (four more classes) before I have a break. Then, it's off to in-service, and then the first day of school! I can't believe it's already here. I am thrilled and terrified. I know it will all go well, but until I am actually in the classroom and getting to the know the kids, it's very nerve-wracking!

Last night, my sweetie and I had a date - our first since Solomon was born. We went to see the new Batman movie. It was really good, very action-packed. It was nice to get away from the house. Both of the boys were in bed before we left, so it was easy to rest assured that they'd be fine while we were gone. Not that I really worry that much anyway. But it helps. :o)

Today, I am trying to be productive and get some house-cleaning done so I can drive to Portland on Thursday to spend the day with my sister-in-law. I sure wish my brother and his family were closer, but I guess I can't really complain because Portland is a lot closer than California!

I've been feeling somber lately, thinking about how much I wish my mom were here so that her grandbabies could meet her. There are too many times when I wish I could talk to her, to go have some girl time, to play a game of rummy or just give her a hug. She truly was my best friend, my mother, my sister, my mentor. I miss so much my heart hurts. Will this sadness ever go away? I know she is in a much better place, with her Savior - where she wanted to be, and without pain. But I wish she could have stayed here with me a little longer. Maybe spending time with my brother and his family when we go camping in a few weeks will be just what I need to lift my spirits. Or maybe I just need to peek in on my sleeping babies...that always brings a smile to my heart.