Wednesday

I got up at 5 a.m. with Darrin, did my devotional, drank a protein shake and RAN. What a wonderful feeling. I love running. It clears my head, works out any stress or frustration, and makes me feel strong. I came home in time to grab a quick shower and take the kids to school. I did some quick shopping, then met my first student around 9:00. I taught lessons till noon.

I'm still trying to keep things on an even keel--low stress. There will be plenty to stress me out when my mother-in-law gets here tomorrow. I have to go to the airport to pick her up as soon as I'm done with my morning students--it's a 5-hour round trip drive to the airport and I'm really not looking forward to it. Actually, I really love my mother-in-law, but she is SO opinionated, and since I am, too, we often butt heads. I told Darrin I'd try to keep a low profile this visit.

I checked in at work for a few hours, then came home to teach again. I taught from 3:30 to 5:30, ran to get pizza, then took Tabitha to her church activity and Darrin, Jr. to a rehearsal. I got home in time to take Adam and I to our church activities. Tonight was VERY cold and windy, and we were having workshops on car maintenance. I FROZE MY BUTT OFF--but it was really fun. I enjoy working with the 16-17 year old girls.

Darrin was gone to a meeting when we all got home around 8:30. I stayed up waiting for him, did some laundry and other housework, wrote in my blog, and went for a short run. Darrin got home while I was showering (around 9:30). He came into the bathroom and got ready for bed as I finished my shower, then he stayed and watched me towel off. Darrin followed me as I walked into the bedroom to get dressed and we talked for awhile. Sleep came easily and quickly.