Updates

Sorry for the long (unscheduled) hiatus. It's been a rather strange week here at the Nut-house.

I must say, I've learned a lot in the past week or so, and will just reiterate it here in bullet form:

• boy trips may not seem to require much on the packing end, but the cleaning/unpacking end is unbelievably monstrous.
• girl weekends can be productive, but only if lots of bribes flowers and treats are involved.
• visits from moms and sisters are very fun and filled with much chatting and laughter.
• the transition from senior-year-of-high-school to freshman-in-college is one I would not relive for anything....even if that meant I could get rid of all my gray hair and wrinkles.
• it is entirely justifiable to eat an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's during Lent the night you find out that your trip to California *sans kids* has to be canceled due to tornadic winds.
• crying to your mom over the phone because of said cancellation is entirely justifiable too.
• spending a day outside watching your children laugh in the lake and feeling the sun on your face pretty much makes up for your disappointment.
• and lastly, turning 35 at the end of the month may be the only reason for this: