17 years....

A few things....I looked at the date today to see if I should post a blog and realized it is the anniversary of my mother's death - September 20th , 1990. 17 years is a long time. It's weird to think of the snapshot of our family then and where we are today. Both Jeff and I have spouses and babies for starters. I wonder what it would be like if she were around today. It's been harder having JJ around without her than it was getting married. I think of all the things she would do for/with him. It would be fun to have a mother to share this with. But....life goes on.
I talked to the lady from Children's Medical Center about volunteering. It's not going to work out. They need at least a 3 hour block of time each week for one year. I can't accomplish that with JJ still breastfeeding and we are also moving soon. I'll look for something else and keep you posted.
JJ and I have another big trip looming. Tomorrow we are driving to Amarillo to spend one night with Robet's parents. Saturday the four of us leave for Gunnison, Colorado where John's friend has a house. Jay, Tiffany, and Wes will meet us there and then Robert will join us Wednesday. He went back to work Tuesday for seven days. I was nervous at first to be gone from the house that long but this will be a great trip. It's not like someone is counting on me to volunteer or something. I have great neighbors that are going to take care of the house and pets while we are gone. It will be a great time for JJ to bond some more with Pooh Bear and Nana K. This is the first real vacation for Robert and I for some time. It feels great to have QuikDROP behind us and a new start just ahead. I will probably be able to post a blog entry while we are there (8 days) so stay tuned.