Jeff’s service was beautiful and uplifting. I think it was everything he wanted it to be, and I’m thankful for the conversations we had to plan it, as hard as that was at the time.
The kids are holding up marvelously and started back to school today. The guidance counselor at each school contacted me today to assure me that they are looking out for their well-being and will be available for whatever needs might arise. It is good to know. I want my kids to feel like they have a safe place to go if they start feeling overwhelmed during the day. I wish I could protect them from that, but I know that isn’t realistic. And probably not healthy, either.
While they were at school, my parents came over and helped me put away all the Christmas decorations. I usually feel wistful about putting Christmas away, but it felt good today. I need to take back my house. *chuckle* It’s a bit of a mess.
I have been accumulating paperwork, too. And that will be addressed tomorrow. Lots of forms to fill out, accounts to notify, health insurance applications to complete. I’ve put that off long enough. But I know I’ll feel better once that is all taken care of.
Then I can get back to just being a mom. Planning meals. Doing laundry. Packing lunches. Making the library run. Dusting.
~well,
Maybe I can put the dusting off a little longer.
:)
