Happy Easter!

This last week was very busy at work. I am thankful for busy days. They flew. I worked Monday through Saturday. Friday was the busiest and I helped out at the front desk since we were well staffed. I saw a family - father, mother and two girls - come in and knew immediately the girls were from Guatemala. They had some questions so I was able to chat with them for a moment. I heard the mother suggest she and the girls visit the restroom and took the chance to pull the father aside and ask where the girls were from. He said Guatemala and I told him I was adopting from Guatemala too. He was very excited. He said it was the best thing he has ever done and quickly offered me some travel tips. He suggested we leave a day or so early so we can explore the country some. I was so excited. Made my day.

Today my family came to Columbus for Easter. It was great. We have never really had a holiday at our house. I colored some Easter eggs last night and bought groceries and today I spent the day cleaning and cooking. The meal turned out great, if I do say so myself.

We had a nice time eating together and showing off the house. It really was a great day and I was thrilled everyone was able to come to the house, but I have to admit I kept thinking about how different it will be when Jimmy is home. I am sure it is especially hard because I want to do all the special holiday things and I can't. At the same time I am starting the feel like a Mom but at the same time I feel a little like I am still faking it - waiting for someone to give me permission. Everyone warned us that the waiting would be the hardest part, and truly we have just begun, but I can tell there will probably be some bad days mixed in with the good. Luckily I know work is going to continue to be busy, we have a vacation planned coming up in a couple of weeks, and surely it is going to get warm and we are going to want to get out and enjoy all the spring and summer have to offer.

I have Monday and Tuesday off of work so I plan on getting the dresser painted. Plus Missy called and I get to spend the evening with Mr. Julian tomorrow night which will be loads of fun.

Just gotta keep busy...