I have remarked many times in my space here about life being full of change.  My life is on the verge of really changing as Tim and I get ready for our first (and only) child to be born.  Getting ready for this has not been easy or even pleasant at times.  We were not planning for a baby, but we are doing our best to be ready once she gets here.

     With this in mind, I wanted to let you all know that I will be taking some time off in the coming months.  I will be working half-days starting June 2 until the baby is born sometime around July 5th.  I plan to be off most of July and August, but I will be checking in from time to time.  I plan to be back at work and ready to go on September 2. 

     Unfortunately, this means I will miss much of the children's and adult Summer Reading Program, all of the teen Summer Reading Program and do not expect me at the Blackberry Festival.  My upcoming absence prompted one Library board member to observe that some people will do anything to get out of work!  If I do no see you this summer, please know my heart is with you.

     On an unrelated note, I am signing up volunteers to be baby sitters.  There is no pay, but everyone assures me that children are joyous, so come on and share our joy!  Especially these first few weeks, when she will be sleeping for hours at a stretch.....