Claire is sleeping, and I have 20 minutes to write before Brian gets home. I like these quiet times, but I'm mostly thankful Claire fell asleep on her own without my having to nurse her. It makes me feel as though she's becoming a little more independent.

I'm reading, and have about 10 pages left, Dr. Laura's book "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands." I enjoy the book and hope that my husband is happy and wants to be home. Most afternoons I listen to Dr. Laura and her callers. Sometimes I can relate to a problem callers have, but mainly I like to listen to how she responds. Opinionated people, no matter what they believe, are entertaining to listen to.

I resigned from my teaching job and am very thankful I did. I don't miss my job much at all!!! I had my baby in February and there are seven other teachers (6 women and one man's wife) that are due this year 2004. I'm looking forward to going to school and seeing their transformations. I also hope to provide them with one meal once their babies are born. I know how thankful I was to not have to cook in the first few weeks after Claire was born!

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