Busy weekend. I spent some time with the precious Hunter. I am reminded how quickly time passes and how each moment is so sacred in a little one's life--the impunity of a puzzle dropping on your sandeled foot, a Mom and Dad coming and going and coming and going and missing them when they are out, celebrating when they are in, wanting something that is bug sprayed and not understanding why you can't have it (a precious dump truck--will need to be nuked in dish soap or plain replaced! would hate to see his little hands on the chemicals and find their way to his soft skin or open mouth) I love being with Hunter. I am reminded to SLOW DOWN.
Nursed a sinus headache Saturday night, so didn't make it to an invite for a party. Oh well. Was up Sunday to cheer and applaud the "Make a Wish" cyclers into the fair grounds. (300 miles in 3 days!) and then join the party there. (fun!) Doug came by later with 7 crates of bananas (gave me 4 big bunches!) I'll make banana bread and muffins today. Doug was on the clean up committee at the Fair Grounds and there was a lot of leftover food, shirts, etc. He was delivering around the neighborhood then headed to St Louis to drop off the majority there.
Sunday evening I was very tired, very lonely. I was/am done with being alone in the woods.
I decided to NOT go to my Craigslist class today but will see if I can't get back on track. Laura invited me to a party in FH for her son (fund raiser at relatives).
No contract yet for teachers. The district is dragging their toes on negotiating. They know they have the workers over a barrel in this economy. People are afraid to talk strike. District is talking "no money" when we know that is not true. First time in 4 years, we don't even have a calendar. (Though we do know we are "slated" to start with kids September 8th--no start up date for teachers yet)
My friend, Ken returned safely from his motorcycle trip through the UP. He is getting practice for his big out west, northwest tour in the fall. He discovered his back wasn't quite as happy sleeping on the ground as in past years.
My sis, Emily was in Yellowstone this past week. I couldn't help but remember when Jeanine was there, what a difference that summer made in her life.
Off to the kitchen--or at least to thumb through cook books
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