I have a confession to make. I have been “dripping” these posts out for the last several days. While you all have been thinking I am hunched over my computer cranking out new masterpieces every day… in actuality I have been rounding up cattle in Colorado with three of my girlfriends!


For the first time in ages I left my computer at home. I haven’t been writing blogs, creating newsletters, emailing or talking to stressed out parents (except the one call I took on the way to Colorado) or writing proposals to get money or volunteers or Twinkies for the conference.


This trip came together because one of my horseback riding buddies spent a week on this dude ranch last summer with her family. They had a ton of fun, so when the word went out there was a “gal’s weekend” in April, four of us signed up to go. Our neighborhood is bereft of moms… I can only imagine how our kids and critters are faring. Usually we leave one at a time and watch out for each other’s dependents!


I really, really need this trip. As passionate as I am about helping families and kids, I am becoming consumed by this organization. I often wonder if I am neglecting Beth because my time is so overrun with ATN responsibilities. I don’t sew like I did for the older kids; I don’t do crafts and we don’t bake much. I find it very hard to go and play when there is so much work to be done.


But you know what? I should do it anyway. And so should you. I mentioned in this post that I count on my dogs to fill my tank… but I shouldn’t neglect other tank-filling adventures that come my way. I did drop everything Monday night and take Beth to the school roller skating party. I have the bruise on my knee to prove it—she fell right in front of me and I took a header right over her.


What are you doing for YOU this weekend? I’ll be home Sunday night and I’ll tell you how four crazy cowpoke-ettes herd cattle… stay tuned!


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