I was just wondering if anyone else on the East Coast feels a bit fuzzy in the brain lately. I have been suffering dreadfully with seasonal allergies and find myself praying for that first "killing frost", even though I will miss my morning glories - I really enjoy breathing so much more.

So last time I checked in we were heading to the registry of motor vehicles with my oldest son. Well, he passed and I have become the parent of the empty parking lot. The last time we went to practice we were met up by another family begining the same process, as we conversed about the changes we would now be facing a large laddered fire truck pulled into the lot, I was a bit worried that there was a problem at the school (my place of employment), but it turns out they were there for driving lessons too. It made me very glad that I only had to teach someone how to drive a mid sized sedan.
Today I will leave you with one of my favorite creations so far - another color montype I created in August of this year, it was inspired by a painting entitled "Mater Dolorosa"( The Virgin Mary sorrowing for the death of Christ) by Bartolome Esteban Murillo.
BE WELL

Well this week marks many firsts for our family; My fourteen year olds first day of high school, daughters first day of middle school, first day back for the rest of us, and my first child to turn 16. Each is approached with joy and a little bit of sorrow. My children are growing – a process I can’t seem to stop no matter how hard I try – and I dread to say aloud they seem to be outgrowing their need for me – oh its still there but much less pronounced. I suppose the fact that I still feel the need for a hug from my Mom & Dad (even at 37) on occasion should give me hope that I will always be needed.
Do they have a “Parents survival guide: an adjustment to having a child that drives” manual?, its coming too fast. If I could just clear the road of all the other cars, I am sure I would not worry at all. Our oldest is much like his Uncle Mark (You Duped Me Lord); perhaps the association of their brain capacity (extremely high functioning) could force some kind of Uncle driver training. Thinking alike and driving alike are the same and better to be trained by an equal peer. Therefore, Mark could you.
This week also marked my return to my classroom – Ah Kindergarten – it is a wonderful place. Our first day we had one child that cried most of the day (its tough leaving Mom, even I know that) – an improvement over last year and one child that was so nervous that he vomited in the middle of our “circle time” Overall it was a pretty uneventful day, at least compared to past experiences. It’s been 2 days and I am half in love with all of them – they will have me by Friday I’m sure – they always do. Our biggest issue this year 4 pairs of children with the same first name- Good thing they are really good at reminding us when we make a mistake.
I also returned to college this week – as a Senior. When I first began classes, I was nervous that I would feel out of place because I was “so old.” Since, I have made many new friends, many who now call me “Mom.” Its been an amazing journey seeing them all grow into young women. They still like to tease me though, last year it was about my organizational skills – they found my tab dividers and sheet protectors “cute.” When I walked into class today though, one of the girls was sure to show me her newly organized binder – just like mine- I guess we rub off on each other in many different ways.
Well my Astronomy homework calls- perhaps there are some answers among the stars
Be Well