If life's problems could truly be solved by band aids ...

Dylan had a headache the other day, once the band-aid was firmly in place she had a smile and no more headache... I wish my headaches went away that easily. I would try, but everyone at work would then have tangible evidence that I have truly fallen off of my rocker. 

We all jumped back into our routines yesterday morning. Girls to school and me to work. (Kirk went to work, but didn't really take all that much vacation so not the same). Tyler was up at the crack of dawn (almost literally) with two alarm clocks blaring - she could not wait to slide into her new "skinny jeans" and flip flops (mind you it is Arizona but still 42 degrees in the morning...) she had a pretty pedicure that needs to be seen I suppose. Dylan needed a little prodding to get her sleepy eyes open but once she got going it was non stop talking about her friends and her excitement to see them again. I was very rested and concerned that I would get to work only to have special people bring down... I was kind of excited because I went from a size 18 to a size 14 over the break due to this new "vegetarian lifestyle" so it felt good to put on a pair of pants that fit (loosely I might add) and just feel a tad on the "hot" side.  I did my morning run to make sure I could handle the stress of the day... We all survived the first day back. I got home late but we had dinner together and got to hear the good stuff about the day: Dylan has a new friend at her school and Tyler got new seating assignments.  In talking as a family, it is funny to listen to Dylan learn from Tyler. Tyler told us all about the seating assignments and who she does and doesn't like to sit by (she likes to sit by goofy boys who tell good joke - roll of the eyes, :)) etc... then Dylan asked if it was her turn... Dylan proceeded to tell us the seating arrangement during lunch and who she likes to sit with. Tyler and I got a big kick out of the conversation. So I spared them the details of my day - the important thing was that I was home in time to make dinner and sit down with them for awhile...now we are back at it this morning for day two post vacation. I am thinking I will put a few band-aids in my pocket just in case...