I’m finally getting to the point at my work where I know what I am and am not going to be able to finish. In some ways, this is a load off, because I don’t feel like I have to work some parts that I can’t finish before the deadline. Still, there’s a lot to do and only two days to do it. And I haven’t even thought about packing.

Tara was feeling pretty miserable today. She burned two of her fingers on the oven a few days ago, badly enough to get a couple blisters. She didn’t mind the blisters, but after they burst and we put band-aids on her, she was fairly upset. Today she had a fever and was fussy and lethargic, but since her fingers actually look pretty good, I don’t think its related. More importantly, neither did the pediatric nurse. I just hope she’s feeling better by the time we need to travel.

In July, I’ll head off by myself to Washington DC, where I have never visited. I’ll be in a class for five days, but I’ll have the evenings and a Saturday to do some sightseeing. Wednesday night I’ll definitely be attending Tara Brach’s insight meditation class. I thought of seeing a Nationals game, but RFK stadium is nothing special, so I probably won’t. It looks like there’s a lot places to eat and a nice Chinatown. I’ll probably spend at least part of Saturday at the Smithsonian. It’s been a while since I’ve been to a tourist destination, and without the kids I don’t know what I’ll do with myself.