spc: me as a children's drawing and bon voyage

one of my shorties ran
up to me this morning
and thrust this poem
and drawing into my hand
before she threw her arms
around my waist, burying
her smile into
my stomache:

My loving teacher.
She is my favorite teacher

Keeps me in her heart
Always forgiving.
Talks to me.
Hugs me when I am sad.
Laughs with me.
Extra, extra, extra nice.
Eats my pain away.
Never tells me to give up.

the poem came with
this drawing

since i will be gone for a week
and am not sure of
internet availability,
i am using this drawing for
next week's
self portrait challenge.
it is "me as a child's drawing".

we leave for the beach tomorrow morning.
i have 15 pb&j sandwiches to make
and 12 boxes of cereal to pack.
i have a huge box full of tricks for the car.
i have my camera (oh yeah...)
and my sanity.
for now.
hee...

yup.
i am blessed.
the luckiest.
now, excuse me
while i go
prepare for my
last hurrah with
these shorties.

p.s. thank you to all who have encouraged
us and have helped us with our trip!
i am overwhelmed with gratitude.