So much to share with you

Mom, 

I came home from the Secret Sister Wrap up Tea and was excited!! I have'nt been excited in a long time.  As I look out the back door, I see our canopy over our deck, the trampoline is up and birds are singing their night time song.  It has been a LONG winter and it is nice to see spring like signs. 

Keegan is back to catching his bugs.  Every day he gets more and more excited about the bugs that he sees.  Today he announced that he caught a bumble bee.  That has got to be a sign of spring.  

Malakai wishes that I showed him love more.  I know!! It totally makes me sound like a horrible mother but it all has to do with food.  He is sad because all of his friends get bedtime snack and I don't give him one.  Let me tell you ... I offered him a banana but he didn't want one. 

Ginny misses your warm hugs.  You were so good at holding her and letting her snuggle into your arms.  I see why she misses that.  She is preparing for her PAT exam.  She says that she is a little nervous but she has confidence in herself.  She is growing into such a beautiful young lady. 

All three are in soccer this year so Blaine and I will be running like crazy, 5 days a week.  

Me, I have had some good days and some really bad days.  Blaine suggested that we take our income tax money and book a holiday.  We are going to Cuba in 20 days.  I feel excited about this since it is  something to look forward too.  Something that does not involve bills, your estate or financial things for Dad.  The other day I received a copy of a very nice letter from my Captain on my behalf that was sent to the Chief.  She was requesting that I get my recruit stickers removed from my fire helmet.  This is a big deal and a recognition of growth within the fire department.  I wanted to call you and read the letter to you.  Resting in the fact that you know though.  

Blaine is ... The golden child. :)  Your golden child.  He has been so supportive in all of this.  He is so patient with me and the kids.  I can't wait to just focus on him and me for one week.  

Looks like good things are filling my dark days with sunshine.  Still miss you like crazy but learning to adapt.  

Love you always,