It is incredible how quickly one forgets that they have had a vacation upon their return . . .
We didn't arrive home until close to midnight on Monday (after a long weather related delay at SFO). Our luggage was slow off the plane but the great thing was that we were breezed through customs by a guard who looked at our form, clarified that our 12 bottles of alcohol (we claim EVERYTHING) was all wine, and upon hearing our affirmative told us to think of her as we enjoyed the vino. It was our shortest trip through customs with well over the legal limit of wine for a duty free entry into Canada (2 bottles a person). We have never been charged duty and as I have said, we claim everything.
The cats were thrilled to see us when we got home. They are neat that way - not quick to show exuberance (i.e. the dog who is so excited to see you that you get piddled on) but sure to let know you that you have been missed.
By about 2 am I had tossed and turned for awhile and given up on going to work on Tuesday.
Thank goodness. I was so exhausted when I work up. Paul was MR Cranky because he was tired and did not want to go to work, but off he did.
I puttered around the house, drinking Peet's coffee (I brought 1 lb home with me), fed the birds, relaxed and did the laundry. I was reminded of how much I appreciate it that Paul does the laundry when after completing 2 loads i remembered an important step that I had forgotten - soap!
I couldn't have contemplated work.
Unfortunately work waits for no one and things have been crazy. As I type i am sitting in yet another hotel room - for the next 2 days we have close to 200 teachers from around the province here for a curriculum conference. Getting this off of my plate will be a huge thing.
It doesn't end there though -on Wednesday I started working with a writing team who I will be working with to write a book on classroom management. Next week I am in Ottawa for three days for another conference - this one as an attendee - with a focus on bullying and creating safe environments for children.
Paul will wonder if I am ever home!
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