On Finding Calpurnia

I may have mentioned that my favorite book of all time is To Kill A Mocking Bird. The characters are sublime. And Calpurnia is there with the best of them. She handles the children and the home for a widower who knows he needs her help. Who wouldn't want a Cal of her own?

For me, it seems, there just isn't one person who can take care of it all. And it most certainly is not me. I try, but honestly, I cannot do it. (I have the utmost respect for my grandmothers.) In light of this, we have hired a couple people to make it all happen. First, we upgraded our cleaning lady to an every week situation. And it feels so much better around here with just that change! And then, after a long search, and too many interviews, I finally found someone reliable, who connects to the baby (and whom I love), to watch him a bit during the week so I can get some of those other things taken care of. In fact, I've been able to can San Marzano Sauce, make our own baby food, do some sewing, and get to the grocery all in one week. A-MA-ZING!

So while Calpurnia remains a fictional character, I have found a way to have my own Cal too. And I love having the assurance that I will be able to get more accomplished, so I can enjoy my family even more. I feel so lucky.