Vicki Sheehan

hi there...it's been awhile.  i hadn't meant to take such a long break, but somehow time just slipped away from me, as time sometimes does.

  having teens is, at times, a long strange trip.  just when you get used to the idea that they don't need you, all of the sudden they do need you and even if it's just a temporary thing, i've learned to embrace those moments when they come.  so this summer has really been a lot about my kids.  our oldest had her 18th birthday a few weeks ago and we have been preparing for her departure for college, which is happening...tomorrow!  i am so, so proud of her and very happy to see her moving ahead in life and pursuing her dreams.  but i will miss her and it will be an adjustment for our family for sure.

the other kids will be returning to school in just over a week, so summer break is really winding down.  i'm looking forward to getting back to my routine.  it's nice to take a break sometimes, but i am really starting to miss my quiet, creative days.  my idea book is overflowing with the scribblings and sketchings of so many things that i would like to do.  and of course i've missed blogging.  even though i've been visiting your blogs, i've missed sharing little bits of my goings on with all of you.  so, thanks for coming back and i'll be talking to you soon...