Here I am..

Is anybody still checking in? I'm torn between pouring my heart out here and posting pictures and writing fluff. I've got lots of pouring to do. I have lots of pictures, but no real fluff. What to do? And how to make the time? There is no obligation to this blog on my part. I gave it life. I can take it away. I have a strong desire to keep it alive, but there just aren't enough hours in the day.
Sooo, explains my absence.

Where have I been and what have I been doing? The Montana trip was lovely. Good times spent with family and lots of time to relax and enjoy the scenery. Random observations include:

• The traffic in Montana? none!
• Casinos! (I had no idea...)
• Everyone (okay, not EVERYone but several people) noticed that Don's ex-wife and I have similar hairstyles. So much so that one of my sis-in-laws thought I was the ex when she first saw me.
• And my stepdaughter said "Your hair looks just like my mom's!" okaaayyyyy...
• Lilacs. everywhere.
• Everything is cheaper than in California.
• Coeur D'Alene is lovely. (It's in Idaho, don'tchaknow) I look forward to visiting there someday.
• I love to travel. If we can find a way, we'll find a way. We love to travel......

It's so different at work now. We've lost our rhythm and it's strained and stressy. I love the community and especially the children, but I don't think I love my job anymore. Maybe now is the time I look for something different... something that actually pays enough to live?

Big sighh... I'm thinking about it.

My girl went to prom a few days ago. She looked beautiful. The event wasn't without drama. The boyfriend situation is not improving. We have had a lot of communcation, my girl and I. I hope she'll realize what's good and true and move on. She graduates next week. omg....

Please, don't go away. I'll be back...........

:-)