Things are better..

I got to meet up with some family I hadn't seen in years the other day..my aunt, my cousin, her husband and their two kids. So happy to see all of them. My cousin has a daughter, and she is almost 3 and a half, and I could see so many similarities between her and Matthew. She was being asked to sit down, eat, listen, eat..sit still, come back to the table..etc..and the whole time I have a BIG smile on my face because I didn't think that this existed like this outside of my house. I am still going to ask for a referral, don't get me wrong, but it did make me feel a ton better that I am not alone with this.

This weekend was full of homework. I have been sitting on a heap of a pile of it as this week coming up is our 2nd to last week of the term! How did that happen so fast? Now that it is the end of the term, they are cramming in a TON of projects, writing assignments, and study guides to fill out. They are also throwing a ton of extra credit out..credit that I will take, for sure! I am so ready to get on with finals and be done with the term, and start new classes.

I went to the paint your own pottery store last night with some girlfriends. It was very overwhelming for me to decide what I was going to do. I was originally thinking I could paint a very nice coffee cup for myself, but didn't want to screw it up..then I was looking at flower dishes that I could make into a dish for my wedding rings to toss in at night, but wasn't sure..then I found this beautiful square plate, kind of Asian themed..and I got inspired to paint that. I am going to paint it to match my china, and maybe I can use it as a platter since I still need to replace the one that broke. Well, I had so much fun picking and choosing the colors and style that I wanted, that by the time I got the rim of the plate all painted, it was time for the place to close. I was bummed, but HAPPY to have been able to get out of the house. I paid for my plate, and I can come back any time and just show my receipt and work on it as I choose to. Once I am happy with all of the painting I can do, they will fire it for me. So, we are going to come back in a couple of weeks to paint again. I highly recommend these places! I had never been, and was in my realm, for sure. Plan on at least spending some money though..I wanted to do 2 pieces last night, and by the time I looked at the actual price for everything, I decided on the plate only. At least for now.. :)
Can't wait to show you all when it is done.
It was soo great to get out of the house, and just do some girl talk..then we just hung out in the parking lot afterwards for some more chit chat. I miss having that friend interaction!