It may be freezing and snowing outside my windows but today I feel the chinook winds blowing through our lives. They bring warmth and renewal … CHANGE.

Today we got confirmation of the news we have been sitting on for weeks. And really waiting on and working our butts off toward for years. Big things are happening for our family. BIG!

And my photo exhibit is great. The reception, which I owe a longer post on, was one of the most satisfying experiences I’ve ever had.

And my first published essay is garnering responses, both personal and professional.

Even Edward seems to be doing better (that is, less bored and unhappy) with school.

To keep my feet on the ground today, Mae woke wailing about an hour after I put her to bed. I dashed into her room and lo, the reguritation of a toddler’s dinner filled the crib. Nothing says down to earth like vomit.

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