Hustle and Bustle at the Peeler's

For C, the first week of rehearsals for the play have finished. Blocking has started; and the 'family' is really gelling quite nicely. Lines are starting to come more easily, and the ease of movement is coming back with little problem. There is a smell and feel about the stage that is just so comforting feeling... I really had forgotten how much I love the escape... the cozy feeling, the lights, the audience, the jargon, the challenge of the direction.
K and I are having a great time working together... we did our one on one scene blocking the first night, which was nice to get the 'mushy' stuff out of the way and really be on the same team by the time we added in my parents. It really is a "Us" against "You" feeling sometimes... and spouses need to do that. You need to band together to fight off the evils of the world, or atleast to stand your ground against your parents! :)
We met yesterday, downtown a at the local coffee shop, to run lines and really see how we're progressing. Coincidentally, my 'dad' also appeared at the shop. He was impressed that we were surrounded by our script and really working on it. This is K's first time on stage, so all of the encouragement and helpful tips have been putting him more at ease.
Meanwhile, back at the church/ house. S has been frantically preparing for the arrival of the group from our seminary in Chicago. They arrived Friday, amidst the winter mix of snow and blowing winds... semi-safely! :) We are hosting the professor of the group, P. Who is a delightful and very intelligent man. The group will be here for 10 days, emersing themselves in all things Nebraska and rural, and semi-rural: feedlots, research centers, Willa Cather, Runza's, Archway Bridge Museum, Hastings Museum, Kool-Aid, steaks, downtown hastings, C's shop, the old Ammunition bunkers, etc. It's keep S very busy, but he and J have done a phenomenal job in the preparation and execution. It's also helping for neither of us to notice that we're going in 10 different directions! :) It's our own little ballet and the choreography is a bit rusty, but it's working!
And so... it's Sunday morning. Preparations for chuch and hostin ghte group for dinner have begun. Tucker is torn between computer time and bath time... I think he had enough time w/ his mother last night, so it's time with dad.
Ah... the perils of midwest living.
Mom and S arrive in less than 2 weeks. The official countdown has REALLY begun!