Three Day Weekend

Pure, pure bliss.

The Veil

I've been thinking about the different types of veils and how they are used to symbolize so many different things.

One type of veil is the wedding veil. I played piano for a wedding yesterday. The bride wore a traditional veil and the groom lifted the veil to kiss his bride as instructed by the minister. The wedding was very simple and I was happy to see this tradition carried out during the service.

A second type of veil is the one that was torn in the temple when Jesus was crucified. I've been reading and reading on this topic and find it fascinating.

Another veil is the one in Order of the Phoenix that Sirius Black falls through. Harry is certain he can hear voices and can bring Sirius back if he too goes through the veil.

The last veil is the one that I wear most days. The one that I use to pretend I'm here for my own purpose and that what I'm doing is by my design. I received a very upsetting email yesterday about a man I know passing away very unexpectedly. I know this was not his choice or his design. When I read this email, my veil was ripped from in front of my face and I realized again how tenuous life is. My heart is breaking for his wife and young son, his family and his dear friends.

12, 7 & 5

I am so tired.

So. tired.

Back to School

Hmmmm. I've got so much to do, I'm not even sure where to start.

Alex got his license yesterday-ack!
My sister is ok- thank God!
My classroom is not ready-urgh.
The Cubs are on tv today- yeah!
I just got my haircut- not sure yet.!?
Ethan just got a cell phone- thank God for unlimited texting.
Aidan just got his football pads- when did he start playing football!?!?!?

Mama Mia

What a fun fun movie! Went with a great friend. Laughed, cried, and laughed some more. I will buy the soundtrack the next time I'm at the store.

That is all.

Nesting

I swear if I didn't know any better I would think I was pregnant.

It's Hot

Nothing like stating the obvious. Urgh.

In Wisconsin, the temperature got hot enough to swim and catch some rays. The nice thing though was the lack of humidity.

Spent some time at school today. Not sure how I want to set my room up yet. So, as a result, I've not moved any of my furniture except to pile it all in the middle of my room.

Am also looking for new family room furniture. Can't decide yet what I'm looking for or how I want to arrange the room. I like how it is now but feel it might be time for a change.

Anyone recognizing a theme here? Urgh.

The Dells

Our vacation was lovely. There was no fighting among the sisters until the last morning of our stay. And amazingly, I wasn't involved.

I got to sit in the sun, swim, drink a summer shandy, knit and hang out with my boys(and DH). What else could a girl want?