Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday late afternoon? Mom has been busy all day long today. I got a bit accomplished that is for sure. I was up at 6:30 am. Dogs were fed, they were walked and then breakfast made, coffee made, dishes done and then upstairs I went to vacuum and make the bed and get ready. I was finished by 9:30 am. I came right into my office and started plugging away. Took a break at 12:30 pm. Walked the pups and had some lunch and back upstairs I went. It is now 4:45 pm and I have a few minutes to write to you before I have to go fed the pups their dinner and take them for their night walk. Mark will not be joining Mom for dinner like he thought he would. That is a bummer. He just got a quick break and now he is at his homework for his class until 9 pm again. Today made day 3 for him. Thursday and Friday is testing day. He needs to pass the test by Friday to be invited to take the certification test. He will do it. He is good at his job and he is very smart. I have all faith that he will ace the class and be invited. This week sure has been trying though. I have basically done everything by myself all week long including eating lunch and dinner alone. Meme and Bob eat around 4:30 pm so they are done even before I get downstairs. They are back upstairs by the time my dinner is done and ready. It sucks but I have 2 more days of this and then things can get back to some kind of normal again. 
 Mom will be doing the same thing tonight as I have the last 2 nights. I will eat dinner, do the dishes and then I will come upstairs and mellow for the evening. I have caught up on all my shows that I had DVR'd so that is a plus...lol. Mom has a couple things that I can do for a bit before watching tv tonight though so it will pass the time faster. I am lucky if Mark is awake for an hour before he falls asleep each night this week. We have spent very little time together. I understand though as he wants this certification so badly. 
 Aunt Beck called last night and today. We chatted for a bit. We had a good talk. She is upset though at Meme for a few things but I will not go into detail as it is not necessary. I understand where she is coming from and I agree with her. She is busy working and taking on new tasks. John is good and so is Bean. I will call Grandpa tonight to say hello. I haven't called all week because Mark is studying so late and I didn't want to disturb him at all. I will update you on things tomorrow when I write to you. Everything else seems to be okay here. Mark and Mom are getting along better and communicating a lot more. That is a nice change. The pups are fine. Ozzy seems to be doing well. Meme and Bob are still the same though. Not much change there....lol
 Tonight I will light your candle for you and I will whisper to you before I go to bed. Smile when you hear Mom's voice and I will be sure to smile back to you my sweet precious son. Mom has been doing alright this week knowing what is coming up. I am trying so hard to be brave and put on that smile for everyone to see. Friday and Saturday will be the worst but I again with try my darnest to do well. I miss you so much and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live in my heart, mind, body and soul. Mom will be back with another letter to you tomorrow afternoon. For now, I have to get going so that I can get the pups fed and walked. Dinner will take a bit to cook tonight for Mark so I need to get going. Have fun while I get some sleep and come visit me in my dreams if you can. Thanks! Until tomorrow comes....good night and sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah ❤