OMG

I knew I was absent for a considerable duration, but can't believe how long! Thanks to all who commented.

I have been terribly self absorbed - caught up in the last few weeks of work. Strangely anxious about leaving the security of full-time employment - yet excited too.

J is out of twon again. Only 10 days this time, but it is my last week of work, the kids have a hectic schedule (how did this happen?) with soccer, swimming, karate, and all the end of year school activities.

Took 6 to a nutritioniist 3 weeks ago to try to address some of her digestive issues (and hoping some of the bloating she has would reduce - kids were tormenting her about being fat!). As a result, we are on our (almost) 4th week of a Candida diet. No sugar, no wheat, no dairy and no yeast. Very hard to manage while working like a fiend so many hours of the day. The results have been great. 6 is feeling much better. Her self-esteem has grown immensly - she has been choosing to wear skirts and co-ordinated clothing - even asked to have a ribbon in her ponytail! Her distended stomach has reduced and for the first time in her life she is able to feel when she is full. 4 has stopped sneezing non-stop...looks like she has a food alergy...we will have to figure it out as we go forward. Of course, I have lost 5 lbs. I am in the danger zone. If I drop under 100, I seem to get mental - thinking I should lose another 5 - then another 5 until I am sickly underweight. (Anorexia brain?) Been trying to up the caloric intake so I don't drop too much...

All is well - chaotic, but well. Great Bernadette Peters story will have to wait until I am off work and have some breathing space.

I have missed everyone's updates. Will have to check all the archives after my June 16th liberation day.