Dan is off to Boston for a few days. So, Alex, Sydney and I have to hold down the fort here in Honolulu again.

We started off with a great time at the park today! We met for a BBQ with our play group. The best part was that it was a family gathering, so we got to meet the "other parent" in each family (mostly dads, of course, but we have one stay-at-hom dad in our group, so we got to meet that working mama as well today). What a nice way to start off these lonely days :-)

And I am on count down to going back to work! I start on June 13th, so a little over a week. I had to turn in my lesson plan overview last week, so I had to actually sit down and figure out what I planned to do with these munchkins for the 6 weeks I had them. It was strange at first, to try to think about teaching 8 year olds, when my mind has been on talking slowly and carefully, and pointing out single words to Alex for 9 months now! I am pretty sure that 8 year olds know what a "ball" or a "bird" is, so my thinking had to speed up a little to keep up with my new charges. But, once I got going, I was excited...so many fun activities and games and books to share. And I don't have to worry about anyone trying to eat the books...I hope.

Yes, I am a little sad to be going back to work, but it will only make me appreciate the time I have with Alex more.

Speaking of Alex, I have to post a few pictures of him for his long distance Daddy.

I love relaxing in my high chair, leaning back, putting my feet up....

Wow. Have you guys noticed the fan in this kitchen lately? I still love fans.