Downton and Down Under

Been buried under quizzes I've need to calculate grades for before tomorrow's Progress Reports.
Been adding students and excursions to the Down Under trip since my last meeting Thursday PM.
Been meaning to catch up on last weeks episode of Downton Abbey that I missed during the Oscars.
Been keeping my roof from leaking, collapsing in and flooding through my kitchen.
Been task mistresses to my kids events, home work, primary needs between errands and chores.
Been taking precious moments to visit with family and friends, while keeping myself & dog(s) active.
Been hoping to get grading done before The British Baking show bake off finished (did I miss it?)!
Been storming out doors to watch deer families run down the roads when there are no cars.
Been chasing a woodpecker of the sides of my house, as it seem to think it's ripe for pecking.
Been meaning to do laundry, dishes and general house hold cleaning, to no avail.
Been trying to keep my promise to myself to write every day, or night, not matter what.
Been planning the Australia trip for almost two years and this week it will finally close.
Been looking forward to swimming in the Great Barrier Reef and still don't believe it's real.
Been dreaming of sharing this experience with my kids and glad they will be coming, too.
Been grading so much in this cold, dry house that my eyes ache and yet Downton's almost on.
Been doing nothing on the Mystery Man front ~ what will be,  will be (he's still in Cali).
Been dying to swim,  run, hike with some speed, but the cold and snow have tapped me out.
Been down so long that everything looks up to me....
Been an optimistic my whole life and I'll be darned if I'm going to go cynical now!
Been happy to have my health and love of family and friends ~ true treasure!

Enough dreaming of Down Under and waiting for Downton Abbey,
Time to watch and then straight to bed!

Good night, Downtoner's and Down Underers, G'night!