Silver City, New Mexico

I'm back in my hometown after a 3 day journey across approximately 6000 miles, alone, with a 5 and 2 year old, oh yes, and 8 1/2 months pregnant. Sound pleasant? Actually, it wasn't too bad, all things considered. Bending over to reach everything that fell under the seat in the airplane was my biggest complaint, because I couldn't. Trey was an awesome help for a 5 year old. He pushed his brother in the stroller for me wherever we went and wouldn't let me have the job once, even when my hands were empty. Nate's biggest complaint was having to be strapped in on board the airplane. So most of the time I didn't and waited to be reprimanded, but I wasn't. I guess we did well at not drawing too much attention to ourselves.

Trey started Kindergarten today at the elementary school I attended. It was surreal being there as an adult with children. Everything looked so much smaller than I remember but the memories are vivid nonetheless. His classroom was the same one I was in for first grade. There was no apprehension when he walked in today. I was expecting at least one or two tears. It's been 5 days with nothing but Mom and little brother, I think he was ready for some peer interaction.

I'll be here for the next 2 months and hope to add a new Roth to the clan sometime in that period. I'll do my best to keep you posted. I miss you American Samoa but you can keep the weather. I'll take 68 degrees with 5 percent humidity any day!.....and all the Mexican food I can eat!

Pictures to follow....check back soon.