Boom! I'm finally back!!!! Both my kids will be in school (of some sort) in the fall - and they are now capable of being without me for a longer period of time and still be well adjusted afterwards;) Personal parenting goal acheived! Family has become forefront to me over the past 5 years and so my carreer has taken a back seat, and I am totally ok with it. I have continued to teach a few classes throughout but only a couple of hours a week when I could generate help from close freinds and family. I love people, l love watching the development of people, and especially love taking part in that process. It has been amazing watching my kids develop and I am ready to take part in the developement of new individuals now too.