Z-day

So today was the day. We have been both dreading and looking forward to today for almost four years. I am so proud of Dennis for making it this far and nervous for him as he goes through this process.

This morning we woke up and Dennis was feeling a lot better so I at least got to talk to him. We drove together to Maxwell where I had to be at work for the filming of the intro video for the course. Brad drove up to be our “talent” and he knocked it out of the park. He spent a little while hanging out with us for lunch and then back at the hotel with the boys. He is just so awesome and I am so glad he and his beautiful family are still in our lives. YAY!

After filming and lunch we just hung around the hotel for a while until Dennis had to leave. Broke my heart. This thing has really thrown me for a loop. This is the best thing for our family. I know he’s just down the road... right across from my job even… but I can’t stop myself from crying. WHY?!? I am really annoying myself. In my brain I know I am fine, I just can’t shut the tears off.

After he left, Samm and I took the kids swimming. It was awesome fun. Ryan has really started swimming very well. He swims the length of the pool with his face in the water, only coming above water for air. He even has been diving for dive sticks. He has pretty good form. He says he loves swimming and has asked me to help him find a swimming team to join when we move up to Illinois. I think he could excel.

For dinner we went to Jason’s Deli. We really liked it. They emphasize fresh food and organic ingredients. Great kids meals with organic milk. AWESOME salad bar and free ice cream for everyone. I love it when my kids beg for salad.

Came back to the hotel and watched a two hour special of wipeout. There is something cathartic about watching someone get punched in the face.

While I was typing this, Dennis called to let me know he was okay and that he survived the first day. I was happy to hear that he was feeling better. Oliver was complaining that his tummy was bothering him tonight so I hope he doesn’t come down with what dad had.

Tomorrow they start their week with Paps and Nana. Driving the kids up to Bham tomorrow morning to meet them.

I have a sweet little three year old snoring in the bed next to me, so time to put this down and cuddle.