Back home

We are back. Ohio was the familiar whirlwind of family and food. Unusual this time was the fact that while at Jeff's house, Jeff's brother and his fiance and Jeff's sister her husband were also there. And while at my house, my little sister and her fiance and my big sister and husband and son were also there. We usually get to see everyone a few time a year, here and there...very very rarely is everyone together. It was...fantastic. And it makes me once again feel that ache deep between my ribs...wouldn't it be nice if...

But...-clap-clap-...enough of that. Not to be. And not entirely our fault anymore, now that Jeff's siblings live in Texas. Shake it off and get back to reality.

Reality: Lily needs to learn to sleep by herself again. She's gotten way too used to roommates.

Reality: No one else is going to do the dishes. Or cook. Or play Phineas and Ferb with Lily.

Reality: Time to meal plan, sort the laundry, spend the days without adults, drag 3 children here and there with no additional eyes.

Reality.

So here we go...let's just get on with it.