14 Days

Sunday is a great day for me.  At least it has been for a while now.  I've really appreciated being able to spend unimpeded time with my family and enjoy their company before I leave them for a month. 

Today, my youngest daughter was my shadow and wanted only to be with me, no matter what I was doing.  She was so enthusiastic about the little things I was doing that it was fun to share with the time with her. 

We drew each other's protraits, picked up the living room, played a what if game, picked up the living room, drew up plans for her imaginary new room in which she is the queen, and picked up the living room again. 

Today also took on a bit more reality since during primary class, I had to prepare my class for my departure and explain the substitutes that will be teaching their class in the weeks to come.  Those little preparations that I've been needing to make to ensure that my family's lives continue to flow as smoothly as possible without me have really driven home the concept that I won't be here in two weeks. 

I know this sounds a bit concieted, thinking that my family won't survive without me, but it helps me to think that I can in some way effect their lives.  The count down is quickly dwindling and I'm am both excited and nerviously anxious.