New job and new glasses

Asia got the job! They called this morning after making us wait for a week and a half. He starts July 17th, right in the middle of our Oregon Coast vacation... he may have to take off early from the beach house to go to some training. But that's okay. It's a new job - and he feels validated - and appreciated - and gets a pretty nice raise. YAY! I'm so happy for him. We're going out for Chinese tonight to celebrate. Thanks to those of you who prayed.

The kids have been a little sad considering their Dad traveling more with this job. There have been some tears. We had a great discussion this morning (before we knew he got the job) about how their worry about him being gone could decrease their Dad's excitement about the promotion, if he were to get it. They all vowed to not worry about his potential absence and be excited for him if he got the job. And guess what? When he came home to tell us, there were huge cheers all around. E. had a few tears later just for me. He wants his Daddy home every day. Who can blame him? But he's also learning to be a big boy and trust that he'll be okay. We'll get through it.

I got my new glasses yesterday. Love them. Asia thinks they're a little beatnik. I would agree. But what's wrong with beatnik? I think they make me look smart. Blogger's not letting me share pictures today, but I'll post some soon. Promise.

The kids and I have been having a ball together... and our little scrapbook project is a blast. We're all adding little tidbits to it throughout the day, and taking lots of pictures. We'll for sure remember this summer better than any other to date.

The kids had their piano recital last night. They both did a great job. And I'm hoping I won't have to listen to those four particular songs again for a long time. I've heard them all a gazillion times. And wow, I'm tired of 'Elegy' and 'Jericho...' I'm going to try to introduce a few new pieces to them this summer so they're still playing. Their teacher would be so impressed if they came into the fall with something new added to their repetoire.

I get to take a class at the store tomorrow. A collage-y Pet Portrait... the sample in the store is so funky and artsy-fartsy. I can't wait. I have some enlargements of the pictures I took of Gracie a couple weeks ago all ready to go. I LOVE taking classes. It's a great break from teaching. Especially when the project is so different from the things I teach.

I'm headed outside to revel in the sunshine. The weather has been perfect this week. Sunny and warm, but not hot. Love it. I've got a magazine and a diet Coke and my new sunglasses. What more could I ask for?

Cheers, friends!