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trying to catch up on days and days of non-posts is ludicrous, yet there really are tons of things to note-things important to me more than anyone else...

1. hey, we are starting to catch up at work- thanks to the wonderful help of Chris Kennedy - who is now on board half time - and i can't emphasize enough how good this feels to me. i was beginning to think it would never happen. i admit to wanting to take some days off and NOT have to go in at other times(and work extra to make up for the work that is missed). with help, that should change - and to add another positive to that - chris is also fun to work with.

2. nick pointed out he has about 5 weeks before they move. katie maybe one week? wow - two moves within a little over a month - and somewhere in there we hope to sandwich in a yard sale to get rid of some of our excess items - especially important for those who are moving. this all can be a little overwhelming - and not just the move itself - but the fact that everything is about to change for all of us. i have enjoyed the fact that the family has all been living practically on my way home from work! that has been perfect.

as much as i mention how much i am going to miss the grandkids - which i will immensely, i should say that I actually will miss as much the grown-ups. nick and al- and katie and rick add tons to our lives, and their moves will leave a hole in our day to day lives. still, hooray for the opportunities in front of them!!!!!

3. i cut my hair off - pretty short - the first time since nick was a baby - and i like it. and even more important --it only takes about 5 minutes in the morning to fix. i am a big fan of that! in addition, i am HOPING to actually start getting some exercise now - not to get skinny (no hee haws please) - but to make sure that as i keep aging (can't stop that) -i keep healthy and mobile.

4. bud's moods change daily, of course, but he does do better with more contact with people, so call him when you can (he thinks no one wants to call him) and those of you moving away, how about dropping a letter in the mail once a week. it would give him a real boost. i may try to get him connected to the internet still, but worry about his gullibility with internet scams - so would want all the child-protections in place. anyone know how to do that?

5. cousin eric is going on a church mission soon - maybe call him and cheer him along the way?