As I sit here, the sun is peeking it's head up above the trees. So pretty....it's been a long time since I have been up before the sun. (Well, out of bed to enjoy it, anyway) I am taking a trip today, going away for the weekend.....without Derick and Jeremy. It's my first time since Derick was born. I'm excited and nervous. I couldn't sleep, so I just got up and got all the things I was laying there thinking about, done. Now, I wait for the boy to rise. And, I am reflecting on how nice my life is. How much I love my family. And, how much I am looking forward to a quiet, restful, weekend to myself. A women's retreat. In one of the most beautiful places in this state.

Jeremy will be great with Derick. They get along so well already......and yet, there's a tug of worry I can't ignore. I'm so used to taking care of others, it feels strange to be leaving that duty for a couple of days. I also know that Jeremy is looking forward to being THE parent. He'll get to do it his way, without me looking over his shoulder. I'm sure it'll be fun for him. And challenging.....Derick is not easy right now. The tantrums have begun. He's so busy exploring a new world he's discovered: the table (and anything at that height). But, Jeremy will handle it fine. That's one of the reasons I married him. Very capable of rising to a challenge.

The sky is lighter now, pink and rose have given way to the light blue and white stripes of light clouds. I hear Derick stirring. Time to go put on some coffee and enjoy this morning time before I go. Blessed Be.