Day 120

Thanksgiving in the village... I'm in the green dress

Day 119

I need to make some art for myself! What the heck, blank walls!

Day 118

This one is going to the doc tomorrow, because of being so skinny and small, and having diarrhea for awhile.... I'm worried she's got another parasite.  

Day 117

No work today, only fun.  Speaking of fun, people are BUYING MY ART.  I know. They must be crazy!  But this is so freaking awesome. Doing what I love, and not worrying about not having actual work today, because I'm making stuff and getting paid to do it!

Day 116

That crazy lady is in her shed again.

Day 115

Willow declared that along with tonight being Movie Night, it's also Party Night, which means we needed a CAKE.  Specifically, chocolate cake with chocolate icing and sprinkles, the word "FAMILY" on it so everyone can eat it, and all of our ages added up, with that number on the cake.  

Day 114

This person is sick today... Again.... Which means I'm missing more work....*sigh*.... Trying to find the bright side.

Day 113

Zaia came flying into my room after we'd all gone to bed...I said, "What's up?" He said, "You didn't hear that thumping sound??" I said, "I heard you thumping... You scared?" 

"Yeah... Can I stay in here with you?" 

"Yep. Go to sleep."

I sensed him sitting straight up, and asked if he'd feel better if I had a knife or pepper spray close by.  He said, "I've got my pocket knife..." and laid down. 

After a few minutes, he said, "I freaked out over nothing, didn't I." 

"I think so, babe, but that's okay. I do, too, sometimes." 

And then he went back to his room. 

And I laid there for a long time, remembering how scared I was the last couple years of my marriage.  I moved into our guest room a year before we got divorced....I don't think I need to say why... And slept with the door locked and a knife under my pillow until I was finally able to move out.  

Day 112

Willow loves taking pictures. 

Day 111

I dreamed last night, all the people from the conference were in it. We had to tear down a huge machine, piece by piece, clean the pieces, and try to put it back together, in the dark... All while a battle was raging around  us. Dodging bullets and stomping out fires.... It was a really frustrating feeling.

Day 110

Loving these pants from India that a beautiful soul gave to me over the weekend.

109

Saying "bye" soon.  It's been.... A lot. Laughter, tears, anger, empathy....a lot. 

Day 108

Intense late night conversations. Love.

Day 107

On my way to Atlanta for the mksafetynet conference! Nerves! 

Day 106

Leaving them this morning was painful.  I won't see them for 5 days.  The upside is, after this weekend, I shall have them for 2 weekends in a row......just let me make it through til then. *sigh* *sad*

Day 105

Took the girls over to one of my favorite stores, The Country Dollar - where EVERYTHING is a dollar.  They each picked out 3 things, and were very pleased. Good way to kill time on this rainy day, before we had to go get Zaia.

Day 104

I was afraid to try this guava candy that a friend gave me....... But........ IT TASTES JUST LIKE TEENY TINY GUAVAS!!!!!!

Day 103

Rarararara.

Day 102

Tiny dots take forever 

Day 101

Had a really great mom-son time with my Jonas today.  We ate good food, watched a war movie, and just hung out. This needs to happen more often!! 

(Old photo, apologies)

Day 100

It's been 100 days!  Today, I am happy because I can bring one of my favorite clients the jam he loves so dearly. 

Day 99

My gorgeous niece, Rose <3

Day 98

We got so loud last night, we woke up Sahara! Oops!

Day 97

Zaia has the cutest voodoo doll I have ever seen. <3

Day 96

Aaaaaaagh!  I want one!!!!

Day 95

Mmhm

Day 94

Love these weirdos!

Day 93

Feels like summertime 

Day 92

Wow.  Pretty sure he wants to go to jail for contempt.  

Day 91

It was a good day.  I actually thought it was going to be an entire day with no drama... I was wrong.  But that's okay.  I'm working on a solution to the constant harassment and badgering I've been getting from you know who.