Dilemma/Random thoughts

Here's the thing, I finished grad. school in December, but there wasn't a graduation ceremony. They only have one in the Spring. Should I participate? Will it be worth it? I think Rodd and my mom want me to do it, which is fine, but I feel stupid. By the time the actual ceremony comes around, I will have been finished for five months. Any thoughts?

It's been one year since my grandpa passed away and the time is nearing for the estate auction. I know this is a good thing, but it's so hard. Over Christmas, we as grandkids had to go pick what we wanted. I felt like I was robbing a grave. My grandparents lived long, happy lives, but to go through their things, just seems wrong. My dad is having the hardest time still and it just breaks my heart to see him so sad. My cousin and her husband seem to think that they should just loot the place and that just puts me over the edge. Grandpa would want me or my brothers to have some of the things they took because we were closer to him, but they just see it as merchandise to sell. Anyway, the auction is in April and it's going to be tough. It will, however, be good to have some closure.

Enough sad stuff because work is good, life is good, Mallory is moody. She can change hot to cold in about 2 seconds. What is that all about? I came home from work today drained from being with K-5th grade today. They just wear me out. Mallory takes my hand and says, "Mommy, you lay down on the sofa and get a nap." I sit down, yada, yada, then it's time to eat supper. I go to sit down and she freaks out that we are not sitting where she wants us to sit and her plate is in the wrong place and oh, my goodness, that absolute, wrenching, whining pursued. It is just ridiculous and amazing all at the same time. This went on all evening, which led to the counting and spanking. Two was a great age, three is trying! I told Rodd the other day that when she hits 11 or 12 it will just be awful. He said he was going to lock himself in his room. I asked from me or her? He said both. Oh, the things to look forward to.

LOL,
CDR