Walking Backwards

See, it does exist. AND it's funny, right? I'm not crazy here!?



In other news, I leave tomorrow morning for Tennessee. I am going to see my mother's birth daughter and her newly adopted little girl. I'll also get to catch up with friends I haven't seen since Italy. Just not looking forward to the plane ride by myself with the little guy. I'm sure this three hour flight and one layover is going to be a piece of cake since the last trip (eighteen hour flight with Nico pretty much by myself), but it's never known that he'll be good. At least they serve drinks.

On the local parent message board we have been discussing the subject of friendships and I never realized before what a sore spot that is for me. I'm not the most social creature in the world, but I like the camaraderie of being around like-minded individuals who will listen to your problems and all that. However, since Nicholas has been born and especially since I've started school and we've had problems with the preschool, I have no life. Maintaining friendships has become exponentially harder and the restrictions that are placed on them are difficult to overcome. Schedules have to be worked around and there is always so much else to do. On that note, though, the friendships I have I feel are very strong. When I do make an effort to reschedule my day/life, it is because, even though I have less time to give, the time I have to give is evidence of a great effort and sacrifice on my part and illustrates that I find that person important and worthy. Maybe I'll figure out how to make it easier one day.

Now I'm off to pack. Hopefully I won't forget too much :)