Yup.

This has been one of those days when it would have been a very wise idea to just go back to bed and stay there.

Abortive trip to town.

Stupid purchase of fast food.

School costs.

Brain freeze.

Dog poopies.

Kid troubles.

Tell you what, there is no way I am going to shave my legs. No way. I'd cut a major artery.

On the wonderful side?

Cards from my darling daughter and the grandies. For Mother's Day and my birthday. My darling Dudie and sweet Nona signed their card. (say "awwww" here. DD signed for the zilla...)

The one that really got me was the Mother's Day card from Once that said, "Because you believe in me, I believe in myself."

Yes, Once, I believe in you and always have. That is why I told you to do anything out of high school other than getting married. You knew better than to do that. You needed the freedom to make your own decisions and we knew that you would make the right ones.

I know, too, that there is one decision you have made that you regret. But, even considering that, look at what you have gained! Dudie, Nona, Zilla... you may, at some time in the future, decide that you can do better but, for now, you are doing what you feel you need to do.

We may not like the situation but we respect your ability to make your own choices. You are 30 years old (ack, i'm not old enough to have a 30 year old daughter) and you must do what you know to do. I would not interfere with your adult life any more than I would your brothers'.

I believe in you and always will. Always have.

Love you, daughter.