Random Thoughts From the Dornfelds

-Dan made it home safely from New Orleans...it'll be interesting to see what type of sleep patterns he ends up having for the next week or so with very little sleep in the last week.
-He was able to connect with Mike and the students from Bismarck....he said it was so awesome to get to see them and they enjoyed hanging out at Six Flags on the way down. I believe quite a few Paynesville students made some connections with the Bismarck students too.
-He also ran into half of his old classmates from seminary, but only for brief 10 second greetings.
-The "boys" and I held down the fort at home. We filled our own tires, mowed the lawn, assessed our toaster situation, locked ourselves out of the house, and got back in using our "super skills", all on our own:)
-We are just shy of putting 100 miles on our bikes this summer...my trusty odometer tells me so! Dan probably has more with his short, but frequent trips to and from work.
-I taught a science invention camp to many rambunctious students while Dan was away. I realized I'm way out of "teacher shape" to be on my feet ALL day.
-I miss having my own classroom, BUT I don't miss grading papers for hours!
-One of the teaching assistants is a pastor's wife! So excited...we exchanged emails and she said she'd love to have a venting partner. When she told me their congregation members were angry with her husband for not having a New Year's Eve party for their kids 3 DAYS after she gave birth I knew she and I would be able to relate.
-My mom came to visit and stay with me again while Dan was gone , which I so greatly appreciate.
-I proceeded to have a 2 1/2 day long headache, but we still had fun!
-Lately, Riker, has been kicked to the hallway at night since his snoring is SERIOUSLY so loud that Dan can't sleep.
-Meeko has enjoyed sleeping with "mom" this week...he makes it until about 6:30 in the morning and then sits on our nightstands and meows at the wall...at whom...I have no idea. He is then escorted to the basement and I proceed to seek out a few more hours of sleep.
-That's about it for now...until next time:)