Catch up.

Here's the latest in the Russell world. Friday, both girls had a birthday party/ sleep over. Tom and I took the time to go on a date and discuss the pros and cons of the new job offer. We had a lovely talk and it reminded me of how important it is to stay in touch with your spouse. He is my other half in this world and I felt so much better after bouncing things off of him. We came up with more pros than cons concerning the new job.

Saturday, the girls came home and we got garage cleaning and Laura packing done. Later in the evening, we went to see the new movie "Walle". It was pretty good as kid movies go. Jen, I bet the boys would love it. When we were standing in line to get in to see the movie, we happened to get in line behind a family from church. I started talking to the mom and she told me she worked for a local middle school. When I asked her what she did, she told me she was a para from special needs kids. She was so insightful and really encouraged me to take the position as they are hard to come by. She gave me a few questions to ask the principal when I speak with her today. Divine intervention, I don't know, but I know I felt a lot more confident about the position after speaking with her.

Sunday, we took Laura to camp. On the way, we went by the elementary school where I may be teaching. It was actually closer than we thought, but not a whole bunch. It will still take me a half an hour to get there. We had a problem when we dropped Laura off at camp. She started crying and didn't want us to leave. It was like she was in kindergarten all over again. No matter how much Tom and I each talked to her, she didn't want to stay. We payed $350.00 for her to attend this camp, so it would hurt if she didn't go. We talked with her counselor and another staff person that she knew from last year. She agreed to stay for three or four hours. We left and went to dinner. Don't go to the Hungry Bear restaurant in Woodland Park. It is aweful. We now know why the bear is hungry. Ha Ha. We walked around Wal Mart and then went back to Laura's camp. When we got back, she was just fine and agreed to stay the night with the understanding that someone would call us in the a.m. if she needed to come home. We never got a call, yesterday, so we are assuming that all is well. Please say a little prayer for our Laura.

Yesterday, all day, Becca and I went to Elitch Gardens with Carol and Andre. We had a blast, but we are so tired today. We laughed and played all day. Becca and Andre rode the Thunderbolt six times. Andre rode the Rainbow three times. We had a great day, but we didn't get home until 11:00. I needed a day to forget about the world of jobs and responsibilities and just have fun.

Today, back to work. I have already given two lessons and I have a couple more. I have to go to the grocery and get some housework done. I am also to talk with my potential new Principal. Thanks for all of your prayers concerning my decision. It has not been easy. I think I am going to take the position, depending on my conversation today. Tom and I both agreed that we think God is leading me to do this. I just want him to firmly close the door, if this is not meant for me.

I hope all of you have a great day. TTFN.