finally found some time to write

ok, first of all i am not dead, just so busy! work is wonderful! i love my students and miss them when i am not at work. some of them have captured my heart and i long to make their lives better. i am going to take some pictures at our christmas party next week and hope to post them. marriage is what it is. my kids are huge. tynin just turned twelve! i am only an inch taller than her at this point. zed is halfway through his 8th grade year. he just finished his big constitution test, which i am forever grateful to be through with. callista is still my funny ray of sunshine. she loves running and both her and tynin are doing well in cross country. i can't begin to tell you how much i am anticipating christmas break! i am so worn down! in fact i am only writing this because i got sent home from work. this week is the busiest with christmas programs and work and cross country finals and dance and homework. next week will be better since all i have is work. the kids are off a whole week that i am not, but they are old enough to fend for themselves for a few hours. hope you are all well and happy and healthy. i pray that your holidays are meaningful and restful and special. let me know what you are up to.