This one’s for you…

For calling, texting, tweeting and sending messages on Facebook.  For the comments on Facebook and the blog that had me close to tears.  For the missives sent in the middle of the night when you should have been sleeping…instead you were up thinking about us and stopped to write and let us know.

I am so grateful for the babysitting offers, the play date invites, the much-needed lunch out (Indian, perhaps?) and the swim & lunch afternoon yesterday (though I fear my kids completely deleted your goldfish and pudding supply!).   I haven't necessarily had a chance to write back to each and everyone one of you, but until I do, please know how much your support is appreciated.  You have all helped make what could have been a much rougher transition so much easier.

And to answer the question of the day: yes, we have heard from Pete.  In addition to Skyping last night (or this morning for him) while he was in Jordan, I received an email today indicating that he has reached his destination and is "boots on ground, safe and sound".

The picture?  I ditched my idea of being the uber-great mom last night when I turned the corner after leaving a friend's house and ran smack into Elevation Burger.  Its wonders had been extolled to me, and I just couldn't resist.  I know it's a bit early to be so lazy, but who doesn't enjoy a tasty organic, grass-fed beef burger that one doesn't have to cook?  And what's more fun that ketchup smiley faces on said burger?