Well, this post is now way overdue, but better late than never I guess.

All is moving along so very fast. Work is work, steady but not overwhelming.

Julia is getting ready to finish kindergarten. Her first graduation will be here before I know it.  That is matched only by the fact that she is missing one of her top two teeth. The tooth fairy ( Read more... )

Merry Christmas to everyone ( Read more... )

Running late again. It seemed to be par for the course right now. With the promise of seeing the Christmas village display and getting the cookie of her choice, Millie had talked Julia into not whining too much as they rushed to a few stores for some very last minute shopping.

( last minute shopping ... )

I am officially a homeowner in Lima and have spent the weekend settling in. Am not sure if I feel relieved to own a home again or a bit taken aback that it is in Lima ( Read more... )

I am overwhelmed and have no one I can talk to about any of this. Four months ago, I moved back “home” and in many ways that is the best thing I have done in so long. My sister and I are closer than we have been in our adult lives and maybe closer than we were as kids. After a lot of conversation, she opened the door to allowing me to be her ( Read more... )

Hey, Q ---

Julia is with her dad this weekend. Do you have plans for Friday evening? Would you want to come over and watch movies and just be? You are welcome to invite Rachel if you would like.

I really would like to see you soon.

Kleenex - check
whatever movie you want - check

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The offer on the house was officially accepted, and the preliminary paperwork has gone through. The inspection came back to good results, and it looks like Lima may have a new (returning) resident.

Julia and I are soon to be the proud new owners of this home ...


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Hey, Q,

Are you feeling better today?  I could probably round up some Maryland crab soup if you were so inclined. It is just me this weekend if you wanted some company or just someone around to hover over you a little.

You know like this....


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