It's been awhile since I've updated this thing. The kids are currently watching Kung Fu Panda, courtesy of Christmas and work is slow, so I figured that there is no time like the present, right?
We had a great visit to California for Christmas. It was nice because while we had some plans, it seemed as though we weren't constantly moving at a million miles an hour. My Gram (mom's mom) has not been doing well and her health has been and will continue to be in decline. We were able to take the kids up to Redding to see her and visit for a little while. It's funny how you can become closer to relatives the older you get. I've always adored Gram, but for some reason, my affinity for her seems to grow the older I get. :) I was able to do my training while I was gone as well, so that was always a good thing.
We are now back in Louisiana and seems as though life has just picked up where it left off when we went home. The once-seemingly-empty calendar has gotten full again and it just seems to be a never-ending cycle. Sadly, I had even contemplated pulling Gavin out of his school next year, just to make it easier on me driving wise. Luckily, I snapped out of it and realized that I can suck up the drive for a few more years. The public education system is seriously broken out here, so if you're able to get a spot with financial aid in a private school, then you'd be a fool to turn it down.
Sorry this is a little ho-hum. I feel like I'm just trying to catch up with everything. My house is a disaster, Mark has been working a lot lately (I think I see him maybe for 2 hours a day?) and work has been fairly busy. I like the fact that I only work 2 days a week. I'm very lucky, plus I really like what I do and the fact that I get to do it from home. :)
Okay, enough boring blather for now.
I'm glad you had a nice visit here to Ca. I definitely enjoyed getting to see you and catch up. I'm happy you got to see your Grandma too and the whole family had a nice time together. 2009 needs to be better then 2008. I do not think I could take a repeat of '08 events. Thank you for being there for me through the thick and thin. I appreciate it. And a big WOOHOO for keeping Gav in private school. You are giving him the biggest gift by giving him a great education. I'm sorry it's such a pain to get him there, but major kudos for sacrificing for your kiddos. You are Super Turbo Mom as always. Love you!!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on catching up from post holiday stuff!! my house is still a wreck! I don't think it helped that we went out of town and then got back in town and Stephen left town! :) one day we will be all caught up.. or at least think we are!! LOL now if only they offered schooling at the church where the girls go!! then we would be set!! :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, isn't it awesome that our very first memory of 2009 will be a marathon??? Holy Moly!!! Time is ticking away, and I can't wait to see you!!
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