Sliding into Spring Break

I'm glad Spring Break has arrived! It's nice to have some time off the merry-go-round life has become. Not that I regret any of it. It's just nice to have a break!

Unfortunately, my Spring Break started off with a bang. Or, rather, a crash. On my Friday afternoon bus run, I topped a wet, slick hill to discover a small SUV waiting to turn left. Slick road, full bus, not enough stopping distance. You get the picture. Fortunately, no one was injured. The bus sustained a slightly bent bumper that you have to look closely to detect. Unfortunately, the SUV did not fare so well. The back window shattered and the back of the vehicle was pushed in. They were able to drive it away, but I know it will probably be a hardship for them. It was a young couple with a baby and a toddler. After all the paperwork was done, I finished my route without incident. One of my kind fellow teachers even waited around to greet me with a hug! He figured I'd need it, and I did!

This weekend, we finally finished our "New Year's" letter to mail off. We were too far into it to change it from winter to spring! It was a big project that we undertook in preparation for announcement letters about going into missions. Now, to get it to the post office!

Yesterday we met with the wedding photographer for our daughter. They are taking engagement photos as we speak. We are praising the Lord we had the funds to pay his down payment. Now we only need figure out how to pay for the flowers, the church, the cake, and the second half of the photography! Aren't weddings grand! Don't get me wrong. We're very excited about it and know it will be worth every penny!

Yesterday we also got a new foster pet. A family from my school is moving and could not take their dog at this point. We now have a 2-year-old black lab named Fezzik (from the Princess Bride) living with us. He and Emma are still getting used to one another. We have a few habits we need to break, but he should do fine.

My focus for Spring Break is to do some house cleaning/decluttering. I'm focusing on Will's stuff and the living room. I'm finding myself enjoying some relaxing time, too! It's so easy for time to get away, though.

I hope you are enjoying your Spring Break, if you get one. If not, just enjoy spring!