Dear Ja,
As I walked around the house tonight cleaning (while you and the kids watched 'Flicka') the mess around me made my heart merry. Seeing your no shame bathing suit (since you wear it in public when you know it's too short) hanging on the bathtub nozzle meant you went swimming with the kids today. Seeing your hair mess all over the bathroom floor meant you cut your own hair saving us money/time/effort. Seeing your wet towel on the floor meant you are still living with us. It made my spirit light. The mere fact that a movie is just barley starting at 8:45pm must mean you are still living at home. That would only be carried out by you my fun-loving darling. I guess the kids are going to go into TV withdraws when you go.
Luv, me
PS it made my heart really merry when I reluctantly and discouragingly mentioned a swingset helping me while you are gone and you answered, "don't underestimate me. I can see to it that your needs are met when I am gone. If it's for you and not the kids, that's a different story." I liked that. Even if I don't get one, it's the response that fulfilled me the most.
Luv, me
