Back and off again!

Thanks to those of you who posted your good wishes. It's very much appreciated. I've been back almost a week and have spent most of it playing "catch-up." My mother, fortunately, is in San Diego with my sister so I've not been worried about her. She did tell me yesterday that the worst time is when she wakes up during the night. She's now feeling guilty that she wasn't assertive enough with the hospital staff. That's a bit troublesome. I assured her that she is probably the most assertive spouse they've seen in the last ten years. Seriously. I am just so glad that my sister and I both have the kind of lives that enable us to pick up and go at the drop of a hat. I can't stay gone long, but I can go. I am very thankful for that. Very thankful.

In other news, I'm going to make a quick trip to Fredericton next weekend to check out some property. We decided that we need a better idea of neighborhoods and it's easier to do it now than as we get closer to the end of the term. And, making plans to travel there in the middle of winter is a bit dicey as the weather will play a huge role. I'm actually flying into Halifax and driving over as I was able to use frequent flyer miles. I would have flown into Bangor, but by the time I was sure about going the ticket was gone! Hey, I'd rather land in Canada and drive across Nova Scotia anyway!

BTW, those in the GTA, I'm still planning a January trip to Toronto - there I don't have to arrive and drive 5 hours! Watch for news off the blog.

That's about it from here. Yesterday was beautiful; today is a cool, rainy fall day. So, it's off to the indoor playground so that 6YO can play while I grade papers. I hope everyone is doing well. I've been keeping up my reading, just haven't had much time to post.