shoemaker is Cautiously Optimistic
... she is having a tough time at work, trying to get things done AND set things up so others can fill in when she’s on leave, AND she has terrible backache because of the pregnancy, AND I’ve had such a busy/crazy time at work (‘though I left work early twice this week , in the middle of it all, just to hold her hand and help out) AND our house-hunting isn’t going anywhere and there’s not much room for the expected addition AND, AND, AND, .....
WHEW!!
We’re veeeerrrrry lucky, but still – it’s not easy….
NOT AT ALL…

