Thinking Hard

Last week, at school, was alright. The kiddos were themselves and I had to hold a child for two hours one day. It's hard, but the next two days with that kiddo were beautiful. Still no word on the job situation, though I have been thinking and praying hard about it. I am seeing that the changes may not come until the summer. By then, it is too late to look for another position. I asked Becca what she thought I should do, as my family has to put up with me working so far away. Becca said "Mom, if you were closer, we could spend more time together". Enough said about that. I am looking in D20 and praying for guidance.

The most amazing thing happened on Saturday. Laura, Becca, and I went shopping and we had fun. That has NEVER happened and I know it may not happen again, but it was great. I wasn't feeling well, as I have yet another cold, but the time was priceless. We went to Kohl's looking for an outfit for Becca, as she has pictures to be taken at school, tomorrow. Laura wanted a haircut, so I told her she had to go with us and that we would get the haircut after Kohl's. Laura started looking at the clothes and I swear I saw her light up. She said "I think I need to dress a little more like a girl". The clouds parted and I heard angels singing. She, well I, bought four shirts and a pair of jeans. Go Laura. With the haircut she is going to look really cute. She told me that she has to think of what she is going to wear for her formal eight grade dance (she graduates and moves on to high school in May). That will be interesting. I don't want her to be something she's not. I love her just the way she is, but I think what thrilled me is that LAURA liked how she looked in those clothes. I could tell that Laura wanted to look nice. That filled my heart.

Well, today is President's day, so I have no school. Deb Harnly and I are off to a much needed girl lunch and trip to Goodwill. Yipee doo.

TTFN