Live Simply - Musings of a Creative Spirit

Well, it's Saturday night. J and the older 2 kids are hanging out at a friend's place. I'm home with our youngest, a kitchen strewn with the leftover mess from having grilled hamburgers and hot dogs (though I only ate a hamburger), an incredibly sore upper back and shoulders (because I played boxing on the Wii last night - talk about exhausting!!), laundry that remains to be washed, etc. and a somewhat sad & empty feeling inside.

I'm really not sure why. Though I suspect it's a combination of exhaustion (it was a chaotically busy week!) and our son's first best friend (and I mean bestest, bestest friend) is moving back to the States (we'll be left behind yet again) - so that's of course a bit heartbreaking (but I'll be sure the boys can keep in touch). Not to mention the ugly *witch* is suppose to make her monthly visit very soon. Just in time to accompany me on our trip to China - lovely.

It also happens to be Mother's Day weekend. I have no plans, other than attending Mass on Mother's Day. Which is somewhat of a bummer. For once, I'd like for this to be a huge deal, a big to-do, my day to be queen. Since Monday my time is Sunday, Stateside time - I'll call my mom, grandma, mother-in-law and sister-in-law Given that J is at his friend's place and I know they'll be up late, I'm doubtful he'll remember that tomorrow is suppose to me *my* day. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt though - has been known to surprise me on rare occasions. I guess we'll just have to see how tomorrow unfolds.

The empty feeling has nothing, however, to do with the camera case we lost earlier in the week. It turns out that our son's teacher (who attended the dance recital) found it. So all is well with that. Camera and case are together again. :)

At any rate, I'm fading fast. I don't feel like *working* but I should at least clean the kitchen. But not before I finish watching Ratatouille with our little Sam. Then it's off to land of dreams for the both of us.

Till next time...Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!!