Day 80: Day 1

So. It has begun.
Day 1 of 1 month. Just me and the kids.

This is my first challenge:
My laptop, easily portable and often residing on the kitchen table, is screwed. I am now using his computer (a non-laptop) down in the basement, away from kids and the many ups and downs and away from the computer I do during the day.

In 5 minute here and there's I write...as I anticipate the crying to start.

Later...

Little buddy is down and the girl is watching tv. I have limited time before I MUST read stories and do a 'proper' bedtime. She's had a summer, actually an extended summer, of late nights and no routine. Ever since we started our move in May. I suppose it hasn't hurt her BUT with September fast approaching, with the start of the school year, AND with me being on my own, routine bedtimes are a necessity for MY sanity. MY SANITY...

No, we're doing good.

Today, we went to Glendale Gardens to wander. And for me to take notes. Girl did great. Buddy too.

I've signed up for their 30 session course on "Sustainable Gardening". Twice a week just for me. In the next month I plan to start the hardscape of my garden, the walls and walkways in particular. In the month that my beloved is gone I hope to have something to show for. Hope beyond a shadow of a doubt.

We'll see what happens.