Hey Xangans!  It's been too long to try to back-track, so I'll just let you know what's going on now.  I have next week off from my Tuesday classes; it's fall break at Master's.  My kids will be doing schoolwork as usual, since they took a little time off, while I was on my cruise.  Oh yes, did I mention the cruise?  Short version:  I went on a cruise for $39. . .on 3 days notice.  God bless all the Grandparents, who made it possible by watching my children.  Oh look, I back-tracked!

We've had a fun, busy weekend so far -- friends coming and going all day yesterday.  Julia and Natalie had a friend from the neighborhood spend the night last night, and Caleb spent the night with her older brother (kid swap).  Anna also had Brooklyn spend the night.  The house is still relatively quiet. . .just three little girls watching cartoons.  Yes, I need to go wake the night-owl 3 yr old. 

Next weekend will be exciting with the father/son campout on Friday, Halloween on Saturday, and Caleb's birthday on Sunday.  11yrs old.  In case I don't get around to saying it next weekend, he's such a great little guy: kind-hearted, easily-entertained, deeply thoughtful, and wicked smart.  I love that kid.  Happy Almost Birthday, Buddy! :)