Another month has pretty much slipped by and I haven't written. I don't do much other than work. This class is proving to be rather challenging. Not so much the kids, but just the general situation. There really need to be three adults in the room, but it's just me and another...both of us are exhausted...and bruised.

Anyway, only 3 weeks to Thanksgiving break! And then just 3 weeks after that until Christmas break! For Christmas me, Dad, and William are going to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I love it there. The holidays are probably doing to be rather rough this year...it's hard for me to really think about them without feeling that familiar lump in the back of my throat....

Upcoming dates: Nov 12-parents would-be 30 year anniversary; Nov 18-my Mema's (mom's mom) birthday; Nov 23-Thanksgiving-one of my Mom's favorite holidays, she collected turkeys (I'm taking over the collection, BTW); Nov 25-would have been Mom's 51st birthday.

This was Mom's favorite time of the year. She called November "her month." She loved the weather, fall leaves and the pumpkins. Summer was my favorite season growing up, but the older I've gotten the more I agree with Mom. Mostly because I love it being cooler--there's nothing better than a cool breeze blowing around some crispy leaves. But I also love the anticipation of the holiday season...and winter clothes, I like them so much better than summer clothes--all the rich colors!

It's rained all day here today--so peaceful! Ok, lots of love...yall update!!!