Bobby took a day of vacation today and it really helps because by bedtime yesterday, I was exhausted. Cooking big meals and trying to get their house clean and their laundry
done was overwhelming. I needed the day off.

Ellie gets home tomorrow and I really don't see how she
manages to do all the extras that she does. Then, I keep
remembering that I could do a lot back in my forties too.

Bobby is sick with asthma and the Dr. has had a lot of
medication and machinery sent home with him. He is very depressed and I think that is part of it.

The girls have put away more potatoes in these few days than
I have used in a year. They are just so hungry and mashed
potatoes and gravy seem to be a staple of their diet. Ted
and I have a carefree attitude about dinner and might just
decide on soup but with these kids you have to pull out
all the stops and serve a balanced meal.

As I said, just one more day.