Today we secured her placement in Marcy Elementary, and we're working on all the other details for her arrival. Of course, this past month has continued pour. Just when I think I've set out enough buckets to manage all the rain, the sky opens up again. Except, the more overwhelmed I feel, even the slightest mist can start to feel like a flood.
Today, for example, I was heading to work after having to stay home yesterday because of an upset stomach, chills and hot flashes. Yuck. On the way into work my car got stuck. Then, on 94, this little wrench indicator light in my dashboard turned on and the car decelerated. So I pulled off and called Mike in panic. He didn't answer. Then I called the Ford dealership and felt frustrated beyond belief when the mechanic said to just shut down my car and re-start it.
I did, and sure enough the light went away. So I got back on 94 and not more than 5 miles down the road it happened again. I've been stranded on the freeway before. It's no fun. So I got off the freeway and called the garage again. They told me the same thing as the first call and said I probably just had snow stuck near some sort of indicator thing. I should take side roads to work though, just in case.
I think the mechanic could hear the panic in my voice because on the second call he used a very soothing voice tried to help me reason: "well you could drive it in, but isn't that double the distance to your office?" "yea," I said pretty uncertainly. My lack of confidence followed me down Snelling and into my parking ramp where I prayed that my car would start at the end of the day.
The car did start, and my overwhelmed feeling started to fade. However, I am certain uncertainity and feeling overwhelmed are just par for the course for some time to come.
In the mean time, here are some photos from the past weekend to help me focus on the positive, end goal.
Rosie's First Time as a 5K Supporter
Bunny Ears!
Not so happy to be up that early.
Still not thrilled bout being up so early.
Rosie Meets Her Aunt Paula and Uncle Brian and Sees Snow Sculptures for the First Time
The St. Paul Winter Carnival's Snow Maze.
Mike enjoying following Rosie through the maze
Uncle Brian and Aunt Paula were joined us despite the cold when the conservatory was way to full.
(thank you!)
Rosie meets her Cousin Abby, Aunt Brenda and Uncle Al
Rosie Dancing!
Goofy cousins
Rosie and her Aunt Brenda, Cousin Abby and Uncle Al
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