James is here today!

When Ryan and James were very young, they were regular attendees at our local library's weekly Book Babies program.

Every Thursday, the librarian in charge greeted each child with a personalized version of this song.

James is here today!

James is here today!

We're so glad to see him here

We're going to shout hurray! hurray!

That was, of course, a long time ago. Now both my kids are grown and gone. I try to see them regularly, but due to conflicting work schedules and overall busyness on both our parts, I had not seen James since Covid Christmas Eve.

Last night, as I was driving home from work, I got a message from Seth saying, "James is in the house." Immediately, I started singing.

James is here today! 

James is here today! 

I can't wait to see him there! 

I'm going to shout hurray! hurray!

He stayed overnight and part of this morning, a short but perfect visit. After he left, I made a quick trip to the barn and then drove into work.

I generally like my job, but the last week has been a lot.

Ugh.

Today's shift was especially grueling.

I am sore and exhausted and behind on everything. I did not write the post I planned to write this morning, and I have not looked at the NaMoPaiMo website or Facebook group in nearly twenty four hours.

And yet, somehow it's okay. 

James was here today! 

James was here today! 

It was so good to see him here! 

I'm still shouting hurray! hurray!