Middle of the Night Posting

Jeff has been called to the hospital at 1:30 in the morning, so that leaves me wide awake, waiting for a load of clerical shirts to be done. It is rare that this happens. Prayers ascend.

I talked with my sister yesterday, and I am really glad that I did. The thought of "starting school" with my kids leaves me contemplating having my self committed feeling less than enthusiastic. My sister is an elementary school teacher and her school is starting soon. I asked her if she was ready yet. "No," she replied. "I've been rearranging my classroom in order to try to get myself interested." she said. I had to laugh. My sister is always rearranging her furniture. A new look every few months. Its funny that it applies to her classroom, too. I also had to laugh because I seem to be doing the same thing. We're setting up the den for homeschooling. This will be the first year we move away from the kitchen table.

I suppose it is comforting knowing that if I were sending my kids elsewhere, that the teacher may be just as unenthusiastic about starting this school year as I am....and then when I think about how they are supposed to be the professionals and they get PAID to do this, then I get to feel morally superior there is some common ground.

Still, it doesn't mean that I'm not coveting a little of what This Pastor's Wife is writing about Tuesday.....going shopping alone....what's that like?