the daily grind

you know, if you have to wake up at 5:45 for a 40 minute drive to work, maui is the place to do it. Jasper and I watch the sun come up over the valley, we discuss the "moos" (cows) on the side of the road, and after passing by the blue ocean, we arrive at school. Its getting easier for both of us; he is getting more and more confident with his new friends-the other day, he ran gleefully up to several kids to give them a high five; and I'm getting used to the logistics of dealing with a room full of toddlers as well as being in charge of several teachers aides. And, if you have to drive 40 minutes to get home after a long day in a hot place, it sure is nice to be able to jump in the warm ocean with your sweet baby boy. Weekends are sweet too, with our little family of beach bums enjoying the sand and surf, good stuff.