Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Very little happens in our lives that involves travel that doesn't involve our kids.

This is just a fact of having three under 12 who aren't ready to stay home alone. That, and the fact that I haven't quite figured out how to summon Nanny McPhee to CasaDeNowell.

So, when we have an out-of-state event, like the wedding of my cousin this past weekend, it literally takes an army of people to help us pull it off:

Three Moms to get the kids to both schools and back to their houses until Mike's Dad, "Pop", arrived.

One Mom to transport Nickels from baseball practice back home.*

One "Pop and Gran" to drive two hours to Dallas on Friday evening and take the kids back to their house for a fun-filled weekend.

One neighbor girl and her Dad to be sure Bob didn't die of loneliness while we were gone.

So, many thanks to all of you.

Truly, you made it possible for me to spend time with my Mom's side of the family. That took the edge off missing her a bit.

You made it possible for Mike and I to remember why we like being married to each other, outside of the wake-up-send-kids-to-school-work-help-with-homework-go-to-bed routine.

But, most importantly, you helped me realize for the umpteenth time what a great group of friends/neighbors/family we are blessed to have. You all make life worth living.

I feel so incredibly blessed to be part of your circle of people. And, even though words aren't enough and "Thank You" is inadequate, I really hope you will know how much we appreciate everything you did to make this past weekend possible.

Very gratefully, MommaJ (and Mike)


*And, even though it poured buckets and practice was canceled, foiling our original plan, I still could count on her to be concerned about helping be sure Nickels made it home safely.