My Dogs are Mooing

These last few weeks have been some of the most stressful I've had a in a long time.  The start of robotics competition season was extremely exciting, and as much as I enjoy the process I have to admit it's also extremely draining -- physically, mentally, emotionally.  Add to that my role as a youth group adviser, classes towards my master's degree, and time spent volunteering for the Gifted Association of Missouri and it's a wonder I get any sleep at all; I leave early every morning and never make it home until well past dark.  Once home my mind races with things to do, calls to make, emails to send.  Taking the time to write this post is one of the few things I've done for myself in the last few weeks. Maybe that's why, then, I received several random compliments and praises today when I needed them most.  I'm not sure I believe in the whole fate thing, though I don't knock people who do.  However, I have to wonder why today of all days.  A parent wh