Transition

Coming Home

My husband, Ed, came home after being gone for a few days to Philadelphia to enjoy the NCAA Wrestling Tournament. The kids and I have enjoyed a few days of beautiful spring weather playing with their friends. I have missed him, I think of single parents who have to care for their children on their own and try to have personal balance. I am grateful for the parenting collaboratively. I recognize that I can do more to enhance that collaboration. While I have missed Ed's presence, I have also appreciated the time watching the children play.

Now that he is home, there is this strange period of transition where I notice everyone having "mini" melt-downs. I am reminded that re-entry can be bumpy. "Don't freak out, Kem!" Remember, it is part of the process. It will settle down soon enough.

I am spending the day preparing for my short trip to Guttenberg, Iowa on Wednesday where I will be teaching a paper batik workshop.