here on Clay Pit Creek...

Also, I am recharged. My enthusiasm for work has returned, albeit slightly tempered.

Beach weekend! Two beautiful days at the beach....I'm grateful for that. Funny how different it is to go with friends vs when we go by ourselves. I love Little Monmouth, but the water/beach at Pt P is so nice-and the boardwalk is fun for the kids. Love watching the kids play together, that makes me happiest. Grateful for good friends like the Longs.

That vacation feeling.... We're going to VT in a few weeks, and I'm excited to take off from here and hopefully unplug for a bit. The last two weeks have gone a long way to restoring my equalibrium. I was really feeling stretched to the breaking point. Lots of annoyances. It's funny how you can't pinpoint what did the recharrging but I AM RECHARGED, for the most part but I'm still going to take care of myself for the next few weeks.

Today I am grateful... ...that my little girl is back from camp! ...that she had a great time! ...that she was receptive to the "powerful words" spoken at the campfire. ...that it sounds like such a positive environment for her. ...I love her so much. ....also, it was great to get a break for two weeks. I feel for more myself, more patient, and more happy.