I wanted to talk a bit earlier tonight. I'm wiped. Will probably sleep early tonight...unusual for me as you know! :hahaha:

Margaret was a bit mouthy today...I don't think she's gotten enough sleep so I'm going to get her to bed early. She 's had some bad dreams the last couple of nights. Its funny...I typically find either one kid or the other in my bed the last couple of days. Bad dreams...waking up early...I think its just new moving anxieties for them...new school, new routine, etc. you know... Trying to be patient and understanding but I won't tolerate the mouthiness as you know. I'm looking to reign that under control quickly!!

We started today with violin lessons...Wednesday are the private lessons and Saturday are the group concerts and lessons. It is SUCH a bargain...Margaret loves it. Sam is eager to get his violin soon! Margaret loved listening to the violins and the cellos. I think this is her "thing" FINALLY!!!!

After that we came home and had lunch and then this evening went to a BBQ at my chairman's house. It was nice...roast pork loin and all sorts of appetizers...YUMMY!!! There were other kids there so Margaret and Sam had people to play with...made it easier for me to mingle. Mary Sue was there...she's very sweet and has been very supportive!

Tomorrow we head to the zoo. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow.

I was thinking of taking the kids camping Labor Day weekend but the place I wanted to go was booked up. Decided to hang home Labor Day...swim in the pool, unpack more boxes (we are making GREAT progress by the way!) and then take them camping the following weekend up to Springfield...do the Lincoln Presidential stuff. I know you wanted to do that with me...and we still can...but it seemed like a good thing to do with the kids and I need to get away. I'm sure you understand. When you are better, I PROMISE we'll hit the presidential museums and stuff up there! Next spring, OK??!! I'll buy you a souvenir as a pledge I'll take you, OK?!!

OK...gotta hit the bed...I'm tired!

Be strong my dear...get better soon...I am holding you in my arms and in my dreams!!! I love you!

XOXO Robyn