One week down!

Last week went much smoother than I imagined. Keith got to come home a for a while on Saturday afternoon, and then was back in Conway by 7:30 on Sunday morning! I know he probably doesn't think so, but I really am happy that he has this chance to serve on the board of Dixie Band Camp - even if just as an associate member. This is a place that he spent 6 or 7 summers and has been there to work for probably just as many - maybe more now. It is, however, the first time he's ever gone to both weeks, so it is a little inconvenient for us left at home.

Monday, the kids went to MDO and I looked around at a teacher store for a bit. I ate lunch with some friends from work and got to see my friend Dolores. She had to leave work in April to be with her mother in Colorado and we hadn't seen her in weeks! It was great to see her and some of the girls that I've eaten lunch with for 3 years. I will miss them so much this coming year!

Wednesday, my mom was off work - that was a big help. We went to the fabric store and started working (she did anyway) on a couple of dresses for Claire. I was able to clean out the sewing room some - even though it will always be a mess! We were going to visit Keith at Dixie, but there was no way I was going to "waste" a day that my mom was off and could hang out with us!

Thursday, Keith's parents took both kids camping! I never thought Claire would make it, but they said she had a great time! I had a lovely day - and got a pedicure. It was great. Cha-ching Cherry is the color I picked. I LOVE OPI nail polish.

Saturday, the kids came home and they were dirty and exhausted. Unfortunately, Claire hasn't been herself since Sat. I think she 's cutting a tooth and has been completely out of sorts ever since. She has cried almost constantly and doesn't want you holding her at all. It's very sad. She isn't sleeping much, and that's just totally out of character for her. It's been a long few days, that's for sure.

B/c of they she's felt, we didn't leave the house Sunday. Yesterday, we did go to Walmart and she was pretty good (they both were). Yesterday afternoon and last night was a different story. I'm praying that it will be over soon. We are all very tired!

We did put water in our little wading pool yesterday and put it on the back deck. They played for a while and had a good time. Claire got tired of it pretty quickly, but Eli could've stayed in it all day! I don't think he'll feel that way next week for swimming lessons!

I haven't taken many pictures, but I can't find the camera right now anyway. Today, Memaw and Lisa took the kids to their house for a while. Since Claire was up off an on until about 2:30 and then just as I dozed off, Eli woke up, I took a little nap. I hope they aren't being too fussy while they are there. I sure do appreciate the help!

Tomorrow, my mom is off again (an answer to a prayer I didn't even pray. What's that verse about we don't even know what to pray but the holy spirit intercedes for our groanings anyway?). Thursday, I think we'll go visit DBC. Friday, my mom is on vacation is is planning to take Eli to LR so they can work on the house there. Saturday, Keith comes HOME!!!! It will probably be later, but we don't care! He'll be home!!!!! I have always had an admiration for single moms and wives of deployed service-men - but never so much as right now!!! Thanks for all they do.