Changes

Well, they say life is about changes right? Recently my niece Rachael has come to stay with us and though the circumstances are not ideal, secretly I couldn't be happier. We all know that my sister (Rach's Mom) has had one tragedy after another to deal with and she's really seeking help this time, so we're grateful and hopeful that everything works out well. In the meantime, Rachael has brought immense joy to my life (as usual!) and brightens my afternoons (she's not exactly Ms. Mary Sunshine in the early mornings though! heheheh sorry Rach!). My husband and I moved into our "office room" and Rachael has turned my pretty yellow bedroom into a glittery/hot pink/stuffed animal/sponge bob pillowed /Napolean Dynamite-postered teenage domain! But its her space now and I only hope she can forgive me for infringing on her closet since there's no where else to store stuff!
We got her enrolled in school and luckily she's been able to join a few classes like art and choir, next semester DRAMA! yay! These are opportunities that her old school didn't have, so I hope the fact that its a larger school won't be too hard to get used to.
My biggest fear is that I'll be so strict with her that I'll freak her right out, but Rach understands that this stuff is kind of new to me too, right? One thing I want to be is fair. Firm but as fair as possible. Consistancy, right Dad?
Well, wish me luck!
On another note, Cary and I have started school again also and this semester we have two classes together! I'm really excited about next semester, I think I'll be able to start teaching some classes-English Comp. probably. I start my tutoring position soon and I look forward to getting back to the kids. I don't know if I'll be at the same school this time or not. Cary job's are going well. He's designing lots of features for The Vista and publishing 1-2 political cartoons a week as well. He's still drawing caricatures at Frontier City until October and he's still loving it! He's had quite a few offers for freelance work this week and so he's darn busy what with all this going on! Don't worry though, he still has plenty of time to help Rach figure out Pre-Algebra! lucky him...
I guess thats about all my new news. I need to get busy on my homework, fun fun, fun on a Saturday night, huh?!
Love you guys and I hope to hear from you soon!