We have Daddy back!

So it finally feels like Spring is officially around the corner. I just noticed that our little tulips are beginning to poke out of the dirt. I can't wait to send the kids in the backyard to play more often.
The great news this week is that Justin finished his online Stanford class. It was a tough one because it involved a lot of writing, which he just doesn't enjoy. There were many nights that he needed to stay at work to do homework so that he could study in peace. We don't have a separate room that's quiet and the kids don't understand why Dad can't just play when he gets home. Justin has been busy with a project at work, too, and has been working longer into the night. One night I heard him sneaking into bed at 5:30 a.m., but he was typically gone from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. I won't pretend that I was always supportive. I tend to whine and complain when I'm dealing with the kids on my own from morning until bedtime. They really wear me down. I'm sure he'll still have some late nights, but he thinks the worst is over for a while. This was the first weekend in a long while that Daddy has been home to play. It's been so great! I've enjoyed have an adult to converse with.
He's such a hard worker, that when he told me he got a raise and promotion, we knew we needed to celebrate. What a treat it was to get a babysitter! My Dad happened to be in town working on the basement and he graciously took us out for a wonderful dinner at P.F. Chang. We're so thankful that Justin has a great job that he enjoys. Here's to you, honey! I hope you get a chance to relax a little before we have to start working on the yard.
This past week I ordered my first Bountiful Basket. We received lots of yummy stuff, but my favorite was the tiny tender asparagus, green beans, a pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries, and blackberries. It's so fun to have delicious produce that I wouldn't normally buy (and it's yummier than store produce, anyway). The only trouble is that I also bought a box of grapefruit, apples, and oranges being sold door-to-door. We've got lots of fresh food to eat!