Brien's great-aunt Vesta passed away yesterday and we have been trying to determine what to do. The service will be held Saturday in Princeton, and as much as I would like to attend, I don't see how I can. We had considered driving to the 'burg tomorrow after work, but I realize that just won't work.
You see, the first couple of weeks of school are utterly exhausting (as all you teachers can contend!), as is the first trimester (at least it is for me). The combination of the two leaves me completely shattered by 5:00 most evenings. I drag myself home, do my chore for the day, cook dinner, walk the dogs and get Lil to bed. At this point, I'm done. I have no idea how in the world I would be able to get behind the wheel and drive four and a half hours after another long day, it just wouldn't be safe.
So, Lil and I will stay home and B will travel to Princeton with Dad and Uncle Glen. This way, I can sleep in (HA!!!), hit the FM (which won a big award that will be presented Saturday), grocery shop and then work on lesson plans. We may also have a chance to hang out with Nana as she will be staying home as well. I might even sneak in a nap or three. ;o) The boys plan on heading out and back in one day(!) so B will be home late Saturday night--pray they have a safe trip.
My heart goes out to Aunt Vesta's family and to Grandma. It's always so hard to lose someone, no matter their age.
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Today's Sparklies:
1. We got in an evening walk, even if it was rather short given the time and weather.
2. Today was wonderful and I had a lovely conference with a parent this afternoon. Her daughter is simply delightful. :o)
3. My husband is a saint. I'm a hormonal mess (yes, I know I am) and all I really want to do is sack out in the evenings. He is so sweet and takes care of the kitchen and packing lunches. He takes care of disposing of foodstuffs that could be smelly so I don't have to deal with them, and practically insists I sit and take it easy in the evenings. Have I mentioned recently how much I love this man?
4. Lily is just so stinkin' sweet--even when she's faking injuries to get "banbaids". Other Lily-isms: "stumb", "toenaedoes", "clecktion". I'm going to have to write them down as she says them so I can remember. She is a funny kid. :oP
5. Steak teriyake for dinner. Mmmmmmm.
No milestones.
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All right, I'm off to crash. I hope you all have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend. :o)
Oh, and here's that movie link that wouldn't work the other day. B and I are still chuckling over it. ;o)
4 comments:
I'm sorry about Brien's aunt, but I'm glad that you are doing as I tell K- to do. You are "listening to your body." It is important.
Such a nice Hubs you have! How thoughtful!
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.
Brien - so sorry to hear about your great aunt. Have a safe trip!
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I'm so sorry about B's aunt! This happened to us a year ago this month, too, and it was really hard not to pack up and go to Chicago for the funeral. We just didn't have the money, and there was family drama... all kinds of nonsense. I kind of wish I'd gone, although I understand why I didn't. Would it be easier on B to go alone? Or is that just too hard on YOU right now? I suspect his Aunt V would understand. Hugs to you all.
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