Here we sit in the dark, daughter watching the Harry Potter movie on ABC, and I deciding to write a new post. I am not a big Harry fan and being a Baptist full of more guilt than a devout Catholic, I figure I should write something since it was two weeks ago when I last did.

A lot has happened in the past two weeks, but I can honestly say all for the better! R and I are finished, again, yes, but definitely permanently this time. I give way too many chances and then end up with the same result. I will say this much, it takes two mature and committed (and NOT to the looney bin) to make a relationship happen and continue. I would rather be alone the rest of my life than be in a "relationship" where I am committed and because the other party really isn't, I am ready to be committed...lol.

A week ago my children and I were in West Virginia for my parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary Party. It was a wonderful occasion and I was happy to visit with family and relatives we hadn't seen in some time. My kids enjoyed the trip too, and even got along! We did spend a lot of time playing 20 Questions in the car.

I noticed the sun setting tonight and it was a bright hot orange. We nearly reached eighty degrees here in Mid-Michigan today. My daughter had her first soccer game and it was rather warm on the playing field. Her team won the game, despite the fact that it was really a scrimmage since the other team didn't have all their players so daughter's teammates took turns on the field.

My daughter and I are happy that the weather has finally broken and the days are milder. It makes everyday life more pleasant and going places better as we either bike or walk or take public transportation. It would be okay, though, if temps go back to their normals, about 55 degrees during the day, so that summer will arrive in June rather than now.

A couple more months and school will be out. My daughter has about two months of soccer then summer vacation. It keeps us busy.

I am in the process of preparing for my surgery to return my innards to their original positions. This past week I had an ultrasound and I am waiting for the appointment to the urologist. After that it will be decided when and what will exactly be done. I am hoping that surgery won't happen until after school is out so that I won't have that to do as it will be four to six weeks of recovery at least.

Because boyfriend and I broke up he won't be taking care of us during that time, but a couple of friends have offered to pitch in so I think I will be okay. My mom took care of my sister after her emergency surgery, but I know my dad couldn't live without her for that many weeks. Besides, my sister lives near my parents and I am out here.

So, it is the two of us against the world. Although we got along well and enjoyed each other's company, my son and I are pretty much where we were before. If I want to speak to him or see him it is pretty much up to me. And I am okay with that.

He is on my mind today and tonight more. Bendle has their prom tonight and I hope he is having a good time and steering clear of the temptations that this night unfortunately offers sometimes. I am certain he looked handsome in his tux. My son did years ago when he was the miniature groom in my cousin's wedding and now he looks all grown up.

This seems to be a good place to end. The night sky is beautiful and the air coming in the window is getting cooler. I hope you are having a good evening also.