The Trip to Hawaii

Hi Sue

I am sure you have tried to forget this memory but just for laughs I thought it would be a kick to share it with everyone...


This is about the time you watched Meghan and Ryan when Stacy and I went to Hawaii for a MUCH needed get-away. You were the school teacher that was SOOO excited to come down and watch the kids while your sis and I jetted away to paradise.

I clearly remember how Stacy and I were careful in telling you all the little details about the kids, what they liked and didn't and how best to survive the our departure. While you listened, you had that dismissive look about you like "I am a teacher, I get it, don't worry -- I can handle anything." Now mind you we knew that it was going to be a challenge -- given the fact the kids were sharing a room and the house was barely more than a 1000 sq feet. Tight quarters to say the least. Ryan was four and Meghan was two if memory serves me correctly.

So off Stacy and I went and left you and the kids alone. We had a blast. It was the first real break we had from the kids since their birth and couldn't have had a better time. We called a couple times and you kept making our calls shorter and shorter and you sounded more and more tired as the week crept by. But honestly, we were having such a nice time that we didn't pay much attention.

So the time came for us to return home and we flew back, relaxed and happy -- at peace. I will never forget pulling into the parking spot at our house. And as we excited the car -- the kids and you come pouring out of the house happy to see us. The kids were fine and looked in good health -- however you.... Well let's just say that you looked like you had been to war. Hair askew, the sleep deprived look in your eyes, the slumped shoulders, the shuffle. I knew. Just knew that you had not had a clue as to how hard that week was really going to be. The teacher had met her match...

Sue -- thank you for all that you do and the effort you made at that time so that Stacy and I could have a bit of peace (even if it was at your expense).

Love you lots!!!!

Happy Birthday

Michael