Decisions, decisions

Sometimes I feel like my head is going to pop!
We've spent the evening discussing financial aid and how much to accept vs. pay up front for E's first year at UB. That decision proved easier than I expected since my hubby did all the research. The only thing that kind of worries me is the comment about driving the van a little longer...But actually I'm okay with that. I hate to see her drowning in more loans than need be, and she did save us a year at Albright, so we owe her this one, right?
The harder decisions are still to come: I have to figure out what I'm doing for summer programming at the library. And what crafts I'm doing for VBS. Do I want to go to a wedding in Toledo or stay home and help at the Fiesta? Or both? What should we do for vacation this summer? A 25th anniversary trip? Where? Graduation parties? Wedding gifts? What to wear tomorrow? Is it just PMS or am I going insane?
BOOM!

Happy 21 st Birthday Elizabeth!

We enjoyed a wonderful Amaretto cake in your honor! (Matthew thought your cake needed to be alcoholic). After all, your family needs to celebrate even if you aren't here. Hope you had a wonderful day! I can't believe its been 21 years since the Sunday you were born, but it has been lots of fun.

Parenting from afar

May I just say that long-distance parenting sucks. Its hard to be away from your kids, especially on a big occasion. But also just when big things are happening in the world and you need a little reassurance that the one you love is safe and sound. Actually, lately we've all needed a lot of assurance. In fact, when I think about it, I'm pretty bad at being a long-distance daughter, friend, aunt, or whatever too. And maybe my close-up skills need a little work as well. So I hope all of you out there know I love you. You know who you are. Stay safe out there.

What if...

I am suffering from a serious case of the "what ifs", characterized by regret, moodiness and tears. I know I need to get over it. Which would require me to be forward thinking and relaxed. But that hasn't happened yet. At least this morning I realized that I could turn the what if game around and use it to find blessings instead of regrets. I guess I'll try that this morning and see if I feel better, or at least not any worse. I think I also figured out that's why I like playing dumb computer games and reading predictable, but fun, books...I feel way more in control, and there are rarely any regrets (except about wasted time). I guess I am a control freak in some ways. What if I could turn that around and use it to keep a clean house/office? There's a what if i should pay attention to.

My solution

I've solved a little bit of the annoying seams/tags problem by wearing my underwear inside out. It sorta helps. Guess I just have to hope I don't get hit by a car. (Well, at least its clean underwear.)

More edible books

I did some too! Here are all three.

Edible books at WPL

Penny and I decided to go ahead and make an edible book or two, even though the rest of the staff thought they were too busy (I guess). Anyhow, maybe next year we can do more. Penny put me to shame with this fabulous entry.