Happy 2011

Really?

Wow, a mile stone year ahead, I can just feel it. Tonight for the first time since 1977 we will spend New year's Eve just the two of us.

Really? Yes, really. At first it was a sad thought and although I would welcome anyone of my family here this evening, it is not to be.

So, we awoke, lit a fire and had a delicious breakfast. Then we got a life changing and heart warming phone call. We then went to lunch to celebrate at a great Japanese restaurant. I introduced Dave to a fav, the bento box. We have dinner planned and the asti and champagne chilling.

Here's to a happy and healthy and prosperous new year for us all!

Peace!

Normally.. ha!

I am not bothered by small things. Generally I am too busy doing to notice what others are doing. Also, I look around and know I am truly blessed by so many wonderful gifts in this world. My children, now adults, my grand children, true blessings and of course my husband. He is a special man and I am lucky to have him in my life.

That being said I am noticing a few pet peeves. Is this the sign of getting older, impatient (even more) or just watching and listening more? One of the newest (and there have been many) is the "new" saying that everyone seems to say, every season has one, every quarter it changes, some people stay with a saying for far too long "like", "as if", etc. Now it appears to be"see what I did there?" Yes, I heard what you did there, you were funny, you quoted or misquoted something. I "saw" what you did there." The other is critiquing of Christmas music. I do it myself. I have fallen into the "I hate this holiday song" rhythm. I love most and many still quite unexpectedly make me cry. I will just have to work on not hating or maybe get busy doing rather than listening.

Blessings

The main thing is the love. We are so truly blessed to have such a wonderful and kind family. Having all the family home was invigorating and exhausting. Having Keel here before everyone gave us a special time that we have not had in a very long while. They are such great parents. NJ is so sweet. Wish we could do it all again. And then to have all the babies, of all ages, under one roof, fantastic. Grace is the time that we had to spend together.

October

Can you slow down a bit????

yikes

8 plus months and my "temp" job is ending, I will really miss these guys..

sweeney todd

went to see sweeney todd tonight. it was good. the male lead was great. a few supporting roles excellent. the lead mrs lovett had laryngitis so hard to judge. We wished rachel had been able to audition. even the ensemble, she would have been great for it. wish the kids had been able to join us. it was a nice night. barrington has done a great job with the theatre.

the main difference

Is that even though you sound & look older, people who are younger do not seem to get that you really get it.. I get it now. Ha!!

3 day weekend

The pool, me and working in the yard.. hmmm... boy have things changed.

New beginnings ...

May... spring.. good things arriving... good.

Ch ch ch changes

We will see what we shall see......

April

Showers, love, whirlwind of activity, new awareness and life..

it is good.

March

Almost to spring. A lot of milestones. Nora Jane is baptized. Cole celebrated his 2nd. Quinn is becoming such a wonderful young man. Dave and I celebrated out 36th wedding anniversary. The twins will be 23 next week. My goodness. And this is only March......

Jan..

the bleak mid winter.. not so bad when the sun comes out but when it doesn't well.. it is freaking bleaky... tonight we stay in and have comfort food.. (again????) and watch sherlock holmes, travel channel and the last sing off. we have heat, jobs, and a healthy family. We are blessed.

And at night, most every night, I am praying for all their wishes and dreams to come true.