I just don't know how to tell you how many times I've gotten the happy heart about Vivian.
Beverly and I went to a march downtown to support Standing Rock. The march iteself --- well, I should have paid more attention to its headline --- Standing Rock was the draw, but there was at least an hour's worth of recruitment for three different organizations. We did, finally, when we walked, at least spend some time saying, "We stand with Standing Rock," Saying that almost brought tears to my eyes. Saying that --- that was my point.
I talked to Daddy and Kathi. Daddy is doing better and so is she. Daddy said he'd had a nice conversation with Andrew the night before.
Beverly said in a kind of quiet voice that it was very cool that I wanted to go to the march. I told her that I wanted to, that it seemed disingenuous to send money and send prayers but then shy away from what I could actively do here in my own hometown.
Beth posted that she was excited about taking public transportation to her first day of work.
Tyler said that John told Noah, "There isn't going to be any Christmas, or any presents or any tree," and Kim said, "Oh, I'm getting my tree!"
Shawn came by yesterday to get his ID and so Tyler got to see him for a little bit. Tyler told me later that he'd tried to keep his face straight but he just couldn't stop his smile.
Annette sent me a message about Brittany, and Brittany putting up a tree in her apartment, and the Christmas ornaments, and kids growing up. It was a sweet conversation.
Beverly really prefers quiet prayer walks to marching rallies. Maybe she and I will do some of those, even if it is just the two of us.
Showing posts with label Noah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Noah. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
16-10-31 (Read 3//1/26)
Tyler and Noah, walking up to a house that had a bowl of candy on the front porch, but no people visible, "That's going to be a 'Please take one' house."
Monday, October 31, 2016
16-10-31 (Read 3/1/26)
I had a good weekend.
Beth came over Friday night. She brought the fixings to make spaghetti, so we had supper and then watched "Bad Moms" together. We laughed a lot. And she spent the night, so we got up the next morning and went to Waffle House for breakfast.
~Noah, something about girl gossip. The hike.
Tyler and I went Saturday and got his hair cut and we did our grocery shopping for the week. Saturday night we went to the fair with John and Noah.
~ John, as we sat on a bench talking and watching the boys as they waited in line for a ride, re: Tyler, "and a kid that I love."
Noah spent Saturday night with us and we got up Sunday and went to Graham Creek preserve and Beth went with us. We had a picnic and took the two mile hike. It was fun, but I wouldn't drag the whole family over there. The hiking trail is more like a farmer's roads around the edge of his fields. Beth said it was like we'd run out of gas and were walking to the gas station. ;-) But, we did see some pitcher plants.
I did a lot of just hanging loose this weekend. Just messing around on Facebook, and not really doing much of anything.
Annette and Brittany finished their race in Texas.
Beverly got to have a massage at JeJung spa and she enjoyed hers as much as I enjoyed mine.
Daddy called just as we were starting our hike Sunday, so Tyler, Noah and Beth all got to talk to him.
Beth said she thinks we ought to go cook Thanksgiving dinner for them.
Just standing back and watching Noah and Tyler walk the hike, talk at the fair...
Beth came over Friday night. She brought the fixings to make spaghetti, so we had supper and then watched "Bad Moms" together. We laughed a lot. And she spent the night, so we got up the next morning and went to Waffle House for breakfast.
~Noah, something about girl gossip. The hike.
Tyler and I went Saturday and got his hair cut and we did our grocery shopping for the week. Saturday night we went to the fair with John and Noah.
~ John, as we sat on a bench talking and watching the boys as they waited in line for a ride, re: Tyler, "and a kid that I love."
Noah spent Saturday night with us and we got up Sunday and went to Graham Creek preserve and Beth went with us. We had a picnic and took the two mile hike. It was fun, but I wouldn't drag the whole family over there. The hiking trail is more like a farmer's roads around the edge of his fields. Beth said it was like we'd run out of gas and were walking to the gas station. ;-) But, we did see some pitcher plants.
I did a lot of just hanging loose this weekend. Just messing around on Facebook, and not really doing much of anything.
Annette and Brittany finished their race in Texas.
Beverly got to have a massage at JeJung spa and she enjoyed hers as much as I enjoyed mine.
Daddy called just as we were starting our hike Sunday, so Tyler, Noah and Beth all got to talk to him.
Beth said she thinks we ought to go cook Thanksgiving dinner for them.
Just standing back and watching Noah and Tyler walk the hike, talk at the fair...
Monday, October 24, 2016
16-10-24 (Read 3/5/26)
Second time this morning that my phone has crashed. "Can't find your SIMS card." I'm really just going to have to go to the AT&T store.
The temperature in the writing shack seems to be going down instead of up, and I can't find the instructions. I need to finish setting things up. I feel reasonably certain that it is here somewhere.
We had Goodtimes, and Beth was here, so I was happy about that. Zak and Vivian came, they played a couple of hands of Stewardess with Beth and I. Lots of laughter.
Michael and Faith made brownies. They've really got that down pat, now.
Morgan, Angela, Kennedy, Tori, Josh, Beth and Beverly gathered in yard, along with all of their puppies. It was like a new generation of Goodtimes, only with puppies.
Zak turned on the football game, and Barry and Brandon talked about one of the games.
Michael, Faith, Noah and I played a round of Stewardess at the start of Goodtimes, and with the exception of Daniel, at that time, we were the only ones here. Noah said, "Some of my cousins are late."
Chris stayed and got the go-cart running, and they had a lot of fun riding on it. Faith and Skyler talk to each other a lot about Goodtimes.
Autumn brought Willo, and she had a lot of fun.
The temperature in the writing shack seems to be going down instead of up, and I can't find the instructions. I need to finish setting things up. I feel reasonably certain that it is here somewhere.
We had Goodtimes, and Beth was here, so I was happy about that. Zak and Vivian came, they played a couple of hands of Stewardess with Beth and I. Lots of laughter.
Michael and Faith made brownies. They've really got that down pat, now.
Morgan, Angela, Kennedy, Tori, Josh, Beth and Beverly gathered in yard, along with all of their puppies. It was like a new generation of Goodtimes, only with puppies.
Zak turned on the football game, and Barry and Brandon talked about one of the games.
Michael, Faith, Noah and I played a round of Stewardess at the start of Goodtimes, and with the exception of Daniel, at that time, we were the only ones here. Noah said, "Some of my cousins are late."
Chris stayed and got the go-cart running, and they had a lot of fun riding on it. Faith and Skyler talk to each other a lot about Goodtimes.
Autumn brought Willo, and she had a lot of fun.
Monday, October 17, 2016
16-10-17 (Read 3/5/26)
I sailed in to this weekend from a week that had gone much closer to plan than any week prior to that. Writing and Community both had their days. I didn't do any HH bookkeeping, and I hadn't done much exercise, so I included them in the weekend as a way to give this week its best chance. It made me feel good to get the mail open and the bills paid, and I enjoyed the few hours I spent in the yard. Also, I liked the way things looked when I finished. So I just feel pretty good about my life right now, at least with respect to my pulling together pieces that matter to me at this point.
Morgan had a luncheon Saturday to formally ask her bridesmaids to be in her wedding. Buffy Covington and I got to visit with each other a little bit. She, Beth, Dana and I all sat at the same end of the table and just had a good, friendly visit.
I have some pictures and Morgan's words in the Facebook Joy Journal.
Amber was there, so I got to see her and visit with her a little bit.
Chelsea came over last night and so we got to play with Jaden for a little bit.
Tori came over and visited with us for a little while and she set Barry's new fitbit up for him. We played a game of nine's and she beat me.
We got to go to Noah's archery tournament Friday night. Chris and Tyler went with us. I have some pictures.
Noah tap tap taps us when he hugs and Barry told Tyler he needed to take lessons from Noah. So then Tyler came back to tap-tap-tap. I told him that wasn't necessary, they were all unique.
Brittany asked Morgan if she was doing anything Saturday night, and Britt said he sounded kind of like she needed to do something. I loved that Britt asked, and that Morgan understood.
I talked to Johnny and Kim, Saturday I think, as they were driving back to Vero.
Noah is just getting so tall and had that whole grown-up thing going on with him. Not elementary school anymore.
Morgan had a luncheon Saturday to formally ask her bridesmaids to be in her wedding. Buffy Covington and I got to visit with each other a little bit. She, Beth, Dana and I all sat at the same end of the table and just had a good, friendly visit.
I have some pictures and Morgan's words in the Facebook Joy Journal.
Amber was there, so I got to see her and visit with her a little bit.
Chelsea came over last night and so we got to play with Jaden for a little bit.
Tori came over and visited with us for a little while and she set Barry's new fitbit up for him. We played a game of nine's and she beat me.
We got to go to Noah's archery tournament Friday night. Chris and Tyler went with us. I have some pictures.
Noah tap tap taps us when he hugs and Barry told Tyler he needed to take lessons from Noah. So then Tyler came back to tap-tap-tap. I told him that wasn't necessary, they were all unique.
Brittany asked Morgan if she was doing anything Saturday night, and Britt said he sounded kind of like she needed to do something. I loved that Britt asked, and that Morgan understood.
I talked to Johnny and Kim, Saturday I think, as they were driving back to Vero.
Noah is just getting so tall and had that whole grown-up thing going on with him. Not elementary school anymore.
Friday, October 14, 2016
October 14, 2016 (Read 3/5/26)
I don't have any laundry to roll today! I have laundry to put away, but none to roll!
Yesterday was a good day, part of a week that has been good overall. Instead of trying to devote the whole week to writing, I decided to try to make this week go the way I've been trying to get each week to go. So, I spent most of Tuesday writing and most of Wednesday on Child Advocacy Center type things. Yesterday morning I went to "Stories in the Sand," at Dauphin Island. I don't think they'll be the kinds of events that I've been wanting to take Kennedy to, but the weather was nice, and there was a nice little crowd, and the it was interesting to hear the history of the island. Mostly, at first, I was happy with myself for going. For not talking myself out of it.
As relates to the event, the best part came after.
There was no charge for the event, but donations were welcome and would be used to fund future events. I went into the gallery and looked for the a place to leave a donation, finding it on a back table. A woman thanked me as she saw me drop it in and then said, "You drive the Mini-Cooper, don't you?" So then I knew she drew the little brown Mini-Cooper that I'd seen in the parking lot. I don't know how to explain the friendly kinship, but it was fun.
At about that same time, another woman walked up and said, "Didn't I see you just the other day?" Suzanne, from the Child Advocacy Serve it Up committee meeting, just Wednesday. And so we ended up looking at her art work, and somehow about Vero Beach, as her uncle lived in Wabasso. It was just a fun, friendly visit, and maybe fun to have someone reach out for me.
As relates to the morning, the best part was in the middle. Kathi called and I talked to her for ten or fifteen minutes, and then Daddy and I talked. We talked about how he's doing, and some about the kids, and some about what he's doing, and he wished me happy birthday. He said that I am a good daughter, that I make a difference (referring to the grandchildren) in their little lives, "and you make a difference in my life.) His voice is different. I don't think I've ever doubted the sincerity of the loving things he's said to me, but there was something different --- maybe a measure of "I want her to remember this." I told him that he was going to make me cry. That he was a perfect daddy.
Morgan came over during her lunch break to look for some pictures and it was fun to see her.
Beverly came over after lunch with a beautiful cake. (I took pictures.) She'd decorated the cake cover, and gave me an invitation to my birthday party --- just beautiful. I'll take pictures of it, too. And she wrote me a letter, and I'll have to type it up and save it, because it really touched my heart.
Andrew and John and Beth all called. Beth had planned on coming to the dinner, but she got stuck in New Orleans. Annette called. Kim sent an email and invited me to lunch. Brittany came to dinner. Skyler wished me a happy birthday when Annette called. Noah got on the phone when John called. Zak sent me a text. Tyler wished me a happy birthday, first thing, as did Barry, and Chris got on the phone when Barry called from the marina. Angela sent me an email Tori called. Kennedy sent me a text. Chelsea and Evan sent a text. Johnny tried all day to call and Mark sent me a text. Valerie sent a text from her and Nick.
My party was mostly girls --- Beverly, Brittany, Angela, Kennedy, and John W. Beverly treated us all, and we had a fun visit. It made me feel good that they went to all that trouble for me, and took time out on a week night, of all things. Then all of us except for Brittany came out to the house and had the cake that Beverly had brought over, and played a game of nines. Lindsey sent me a Facebook email.
Before I got ready for bed, I showed Barry my hand, with the opal ring he gave me on my 60th birthday, and said, "I just wanted you to see which ring I chose to wear tonight." You should have seen him smile.
He and Beverly had a lot of fun talking about their hike.
Yesterday was a good day, part of a week that has been good overall. Instead of trying to devote the whole week to writing, I decided to try to make this week go the way I've been trying to get each week to go. So, I spent most of Tuesday writing and most of Wednesday on Child Advocacy Center type things. Yesterday morning I went to "Stories in the Sand," at Dauphin Island. I don't think they'll be the kinds of events that I've been wanting to take Kennedy to, but the weather was nice, and there was a nice little crowd, and the it was interesting to hear the history of the island. Mostly, at first, I was happy with myself for going. For not talking myself out of it.
As relates to the event, the best part came after.
There was no charge for the event, but donations were welcome and would be used to fund future events. I went into the gallery and looked for the a place to leave a donation, finding it on a back table. A woman thanked me as she saw me drop it in and then said, "You drive the Mini-Cooper, don't you?" So then I knew she drew the little brown Mini-Cooper that I'd seen in the parking lot. I don't know how to explain the friendly kinship, but it was fun.
At about that same time, another woman walked up and said, "Didn't I see you just the other day?" Suzanne, from the Child Advocacy Serve it Up committee meeting, just Wednesday. And so we ended up looking at her art work, and somehow about Vero Beach, as her uncle lived in Wabasso. It was just a fun, friendly visit, and maybe fun to have someone reach out for me.
As relates to the morning, the best part was in the middle. Kathi called and I talked to her for ten or fifteen minutes, and then Daddy and I talked. We talked about how he's doing, and some about the kids, and some about what he's doing, and he wished me happy birthday. He said that I am a good daughter, that I make a difference (referring to the grandchildren) in their little lives, "and you make a difference in my life.) His voice is different. I don't think I've ever doubted the sincerity of the loving things he's said to me, but there was something different --- maybe a measure of "I want her to remember this." I told him that he was going to make me cry. That he was a perfect daddy.
Morgan came over during her lunch break to look for some pictures and it was fun to see her.
Beverly came over after lunch with a beautiful cake. (I took pictures.) She'd decorated the cake cover, and gave me an invitation to my birthday party --- just beautiful. I'll take pictures of it, too. And she wrote me a letter, and I'll have to type it up and save it, because it really touched my heart.
Andrew and John and Beth all called. Beth had planned on coming to the dinner, but she got stuck in New Orleans. Annette called. Kim sent an email and invited me to lunch. Brittany came to dinner. Skyler wished me a happy birthday when Annette called. Noah got on the phone when John called. Zak sent me a text. Tyler wished me a happy birthday, first thing, as did Barry, and Chris got on the phone when Barry called from the marina. Angela sent me an email Tori called. Kennedy sent me a text. Chelsea and Evan sent a text. Johnny tried all day to call and Mark sent me a text. Valerie sent a text from her and Nick.
My party was mostly girls --- Beverly, Brittany, Angela, Kennedy, and John W. Beverly treated us all, and we had a fun visit. It made me feel good that they went to all that trouble for me, and took time out on a week night, of all things. Then all of us except for Brittany came out to the house and had the cake that Beverly had brought over, and played a game of nines. Lindsey sent me a Facebook email.
Before I got ready for bed, I showed Barry my hand, with the opal ring he gave me on my 60th birthday, and said, "I just wanted you to see which ring I chose to wear tonight." You should have seen him smile.
He and Beverly had a lot of fun talking about their hike.
Monday, October 10, 2016
16-10-10 (Read 3/11/26)
Angela and I get to order her graduation things today! She and I got to have a little visit Saturday. (She drove up as I was walking back from my little storage shed.) Her professor is going to get with her today on some volunteer opportunities that may gave her an idea of what she would like to do as a career, for focus on graduate studies, since her professor would really like her to do that. Angela said several times that she wants to do something that helps people.
Brittany had a lot to do yesterday, but she came to Second Sunday Supper.
Andrew playing with Daniel.
Skyler made cupcakes and brought them for one of our desserts.
Annette brought corn and got the silver ware out.
Beverly brought some lima beans and she and Beth got the table ready.
JA walked out a little bit after dinner started and Beverly was so happy to see him Beth thought that Rodney had shown up for her as a surprise.
Angela liked her birthday present. (wind chimes I bought in Florida at the Fort Pierce farmer's market) and I found out that Brittany likes wind chimes.
Kennedy made green bean casserole and spinach / artichoke dip.
Morgan took care of the rolls.
Annette said she got first dibs on Jaden because she didn't get to hold him last time.
Evan, Chelsea and Jaden were here for just a few minutes. He said he felt nauseous; Chelsea needed to get some sleep before her shift, too.
Noah gave me hugs.
Barry got all of the towels washed, dried, folded and put away. That kinda gives me a shot at having all of the laundry done by writing day. :-)
Chris got up and helped with the Saturday night dishes.
Andrew carved the turkey.
Brittany had a lot to do yesterday, but she came to Second Sunday Supper.
Andrew playing with Daniel.
Skyler made cupcakes and brought them for one of our desserts.
Annette brought corn and got the silver ware out.
Beverly brought some lima beans and she and Beth got the table ready.
JA walked out a little bit after dinner started and Beverly was so happy to see him Beth thought that Rodney had shown up for her as a surprise.
Angela liked her birthday present. (wind chimes I bought in Florida at the Fort Pierce farmer's market) and I found out that Brittany likes wind chimes.
Kennedy made green bean casserole and spinach / artichoke dip.
Morgan took care of the rolls.
Annette said she got first dibs on Jaden because she didn't get to hold him last time.
Evan, Chelsea and Jaden were here for just a few minutes. He said he felt nauseous; Chelsea needed to get some sleep before her shift, too.
Noah gave me hugs.
Barry got all of the towels washed, dried, folded and put away. That kinda gives me a shot at having all of the laundry done by writing day. :-)
Chris got up and helped with the Saturday night dishes.
Andrew carved the turkey.
Monday, September 12, 2016
16-09-12 (Read 3/20/26)
This computer logged in online, to the home network, just about as quickly as it used to. That's promising. We'll see if it does better than it did on my hotspot, because it kept on freezing up there.
Second Sunday Supper was last night, and almost everyone was there. We were missing Amber, Kim and Willo. I enjoyed watching the kids as they arrived, greeting each other, heading for the back yard or the game table to enjoy each other's company.
We celebrated our September birthdays, and Josh was able to be with us this time, so that was fun. We also celebrated Morgan and Brandon's engagement. "What are we going to sing to them?" someone asked. So, we didn't sing. I spoke. Just told them that we were doing this in our usual haphazard way, but wanted them to know that we are happy for them, that we are happy about this, that we loved them both --- and Brandon's face --- just looked like he was happy in the moment, happy to hear the words, in real life. Congratulations on Facebook are good, and short congratulatory words in person are good, but a banner and streamers and a little official congratulations --- that seemed to have an important place, too. I'll have to remember that.
Kennedy and John W got here early to help me get ready and decorate and Brittany and Beverly and Angela. Tori came but when she went to check on her dad, who was working on Beverly's jeep in the shop, he was bleeding, and she said she'd decided he needed someone to watch over him. I can't remember what she told us he said about his cut, but she said she thought, "Aw, you need a buddy."
Andrew, John and Rodney, sitting at the table, talking about Dragon Con.
Some snippets of agreement conversation at the big kid table re: the Dakota Access Pipeline.
I asked Barry to make the beans, and he did, and they were a hit.
I used Crazy Jane's Mixed Up Pepper in the macaroni and cheese, and I really liked that.
Skyler to Noah, as she left, "Be good in school!"
Annette, coming up behind me as I was at the counter, hugging me, telling me how excited she is about the Purple Rain tickets, "But thing I'm most excited about is hanging out with you guys."
Brittany's planning on get a double masters --- Business, and Coastal Engineering. Her engineering professor can not only get the Coastal Engineering master funded, she can arrange for Brittany to be paid while she's working on the project.
Chris helped JA get Beverly's jeep fixed.
Jaden came to his first official (unless you count the Alabama game at Beth's house) family function. Lots of cuddling and pictures. Beverly took him immediately, and held him until Chelsea was through eating, and then got her own supper. My camera has disappeared, so Brittany took pictures on her phone.
Friday night, Barry and I went to a Black Jacket Symphony "Hotel California," with Beth and Rodney. They'd gotten tickets for us and his mom, and his aunt Susie and Uncle Jerry. So, we all went to supper together and then the concert, and had a a good time.
Beverly, re: Chelsea, after they'd watched the game together at Beth's house: "She handled us all really well. I was really impressed."
Second Sunday Supper was last night, and almost everyone was there. We were missing Amber, Kim and Willo. I enjoyed watching the kids as they arrived, greeting each other, heading for the back yard or the game table to enjoy each other's company.
We celebrated our September birthdays, and Josh was able to be with us this time, so that was fun. We also celebrated Morgan and Brandon's engagement. "What are we going to sing to them?" someone asked. So, we didn't sing. I spoke. Just told them that we were doing this in our usual haphazard way, but wanted them to know that we are happy for them, that we are happy about this, that we loved them both --- and Brandon's face --- just looked like he was happy in the moment, happy to hear the words, in real life. Congratulations on Facebook are good, and short congratulatory words in person are good, but a banner and streamers and a little official congratulations --- that seemed to have an important place, too. I'll have to remember that.
Kennedy and John W got here early to help me get ready and decorate and Brittany and Beverly and Angela. Tori came but when she went to check on her dad, who was working on Beverly's jeep in the shop, he was bleeding, and she said she'd decided he needed someone to watch over him. I can't remember what she told us he said about his cut, but she said she thought, "Aw, you need a buddy."
Andrew, John and Rodney, sitting at the table, talking about Dragon Con.
Some snippets of agreement conversation at the big kid table re: the Dakota Access Pipeline.
I asked Barry to make the beans, and he did, and they were a hit.
I used Crazy Jane's Mixed Up Pepper in the macaroni and cheese, and I really liked that.
Skyler to Noah, as she left, "Be good in school!"
Annette, coming up behind me as I was at the counter, hugging me, telling me how excited she is about the Purple Rain tickets, "But thing I'm most excited about is hanging out with you guys."
Brittany's planning on get a double masters --- Business, and Coastal Engineering. Her engineering professor can not only get the Coastal Engineering master funded, she can arrange for Brittany to be paid while she's working on the project.
Chris helped JA get Beverly's jeep fixed.
Jaden came to his first official (unless you count the Alabama game at Beth's house) family function. Lots of cuddling and pictures. Beverly took him immediately, and held him until Chelsea was through eating, and then got her own supper. My camera has disappeared, so Brittany took pictures on her phone.
Friday night, Barry and I went to a Black Jacket Symphony "Hotel California," with Beth and Rodney. They'd gotten tickets for us and his mom, and his aunt Susie and Uncle Jerry. So, we all went to supper together and then the concert, and had a a good time.
Beverly, re: Chelsea, after they'd watched the game together at Beth's house: "She handled us all really well. I was really impressed."
Monday, September 5, 2016
16-09-03 (Read 5/18/26)
Sure wish I could have gotten Noah on video doing an impression of a cheerleader b/c hilarious!
Monday, August 29, 2016
16-08-29 (Read 6/19/26)
Just enjoyed yesterday, and ended it feel happy --- a sense of well-being. Katelyn, the little girl I've been following on Facebook, had a good week, and is getting stronger. Tyler and I had some good talks. Autumn brought Willo for Goodtimes and we've given her the dates for them through the rest of the year. Faith and Skyler picked Willo up in the pool and played with her, and Tyler played with her a lot. (Tyler said more of the big kids need to come to Goodtimes because his brother just stays in his room, or tries to play with the little kids, which isn't much fun for him.) And we did have big kids yesterday! Angela, Tori, Kennedy, and John W were all here, and we played "Nines" together for a little while, and then Tyler joined us. Zak and Vivian came by around 4:00 or 4:30 --- they had come earlier but somehow missed us --- must have been right before noon --- they didn't see any cars, so I told them mine is usually in the pottery barn now. Vivian and I made up a potion for her grandmother --- played with the essential oils for a little bit --- and I made one for Zak, and Kennedy and I got to refill her Itzahug. Annette hadn't been sure if Skyler would make it, whether or not they would be back from their time in NOLA with Annette's mother, but they were, and so we did get to see her. John was my playground duty, and he sent me a text to let me know they were running a little late. He and Noah got here after we were in the pool, and sat together on the glider at the deep end of the pool. It was fun to watch them sitting there together, talking. Noah was sitting at the table later and when I walked by, he put his arms around me and gave me a big hug. Angela wore her new shirt --- the one Kennedy designed for her. It is so wonderful! Barry cooked a big pot of beans while everyone was here, and had fun feeding them all.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Thursday, July 14, 2016
16-07-14 (Read 6/26/26)
Barry bought the RV yesterday and we're making progress on getting a site set up for it. I'm glad to have a plan in place for that.
Evan and Chelsea were working 2 - 9 yesterday, so we went to Rouse's and got a birthday cake and took it up there.
Daniel spent Sunday night with us. Noah came Monday night because Kim had a doctor's appointment. They filled the house with laughter and all wanted me to campaign for another night. By Wednesday evening though, they were ready to go home.
Tyler told Beverly that they were having a tri night. She said, "You mean a night where you try to do things but can't?"
Tyler: No. Were you blonde?
Beverly: No, but you are!
Tyler held up three finger: Tri
They laughed.
Wednesday, after I got a text from Kim saying that Noah was on the fence about staying another night, I went into the reading room where the boys were playing. I told them that they could stay another night, and I would ask their moms. Remembering Noah's last visit though, and how he'd gotten homesick, I said, "But some of you have been gone from home for a few days, and might rather go back tonight. It's not like we live in different cities, just on the other side of town. And Noah and Daniel don't have to make the same decision. You can each do what feels right to you, today. I'm going to go make a cup of coffee and I'll be back in about 5 minutes for your decision, unless you already know. ~ Noah got up, put his arm around my shoulder, tapped it gently, as he said, "I already know. I just want to go see my mom."
Evan and Chelsea were working 2 - 9 yesterday, so we went to Rouse's and got a birthday cake and took it up there.
Daniel spent Sunday night with us. Noah came Monday night because Kim had a doctor's appointment. They filled the house with laughter and all wanted me to campaign for another night. By Wednesday evening though, they were ready to go home.
Tyler told Beverly that they were having a tri night. She said, "You mean a night where you try to do things but can't?"
Tyler: No. Were you blonde?
Beverly: No, but you are!
Tyler held up three finger: Tri
They laughed.
Wednesday, after I got a text from Kim saying that Noah was on the fence about staying another night, I went into the reading room where the boys were playing. I told them that they could stay another night, and I would ask their moms. Remembering Noah's last visit though, and how he'd gotten homesick, I said, "But some of you have been gone from home for a few days, and might rather go back tonight. It's not like we live in different cities, just on the other side of town. And Noah and Daniel don't have to make the same decision. You can each do what feels right to you, today. I'm going to go make a cup of coffee and I'll be back in about 5 minutes for your decision, unless you already know. ~ Noah got up, put his arm around my shoulder, tapped it gently, as he said, "I already know. I just want to go see my mom."
Monday, July 11, 2016
16-07-11 (Read 6/26/26)
We had a nice Second Sunday Supper. There weren't as many of us as usual, but those of us who were there just relaxed and laughed and talked. Laughter at both tables.
My baked macaroni and cheese turned out much better than my mac and cheese has been lately, so I was happy about that. The roast scared me because I can't find the cut I used to use. Used chuck roast, but dredged it with a mixture of flour and the powder part of the onion soup. Really exceptionally good, so I hope I remember that. The pans of rolls work better than having to deal with cookie sheet, so I'll go back to that. Still have to figure out how to use the rice cooker.
Today is Andrew and Annette's anniversary. I thought (my book says) they married in 98, but Facebook says 97. I went to the house to try find pictures or something. Looking through the 97/98 pics was so much fun. Such happy days. I remember that they were busy, that there never seemed to be enough time, that sometimes I felt like I had more time to prepare than others, but looking back I can see how much happiness percolated up in all of that.
Beth is feeling better.
Morgan moved out of her apartment. She and Brandon are going to live with friends while their house is being built.
Brittany and Patrick sat with us, and in part of the conversation they talked about going out with friends and going downtown. Patrick hadn't wanted to go --- doesn't like crowds, feels pretty sure someone's going to make him mad --- there was laughter and its wane his words, as he glanced at Brit who was sitting beside him, "watching out for her the whole time."
Beverly, Ange and Kennedy made it home from the Boulder trip today. John came to pick Kennedy up and was sitting in his car in the driveway. We waved. I turned back to wave again as I got to the front of the car ---- and he got out to hug me.
Noah, re: the chocolate that was all over him: I have an explanation.
Skyler texting Faith to tell her that her friend Sylvia was coming.
My baked macaroni and cheese turned out much better than my mac and cheese has been lately, so I was happy about that. The roast scared me because I can't find the cut I used to use. Used chuck roast, but dredged it with a mixture of flour and the powder part of the onion soup. Really exceptionally good, so I hope I remember that. The pans of rolls work better than having to deal with cookie sheet, so I'll go back to that. Still have to figure out how to use the rice cooker.
Today is Andrew and Annette's anniversary. I thought (my book says) they married in 98, but Facebook says 97. I went to the house to try find pictures or something. Looking through the 97/98 pics was so much fun. Such happy days. I remember that they were busy, that there never seemed to be enough time, that sometimes I felt like I had more time to prepare than others, but looking back I can see how much happiness percolated up in all of that.
Beth is feeling better.
Morgan moved out of her apartment. She and Brandon are going to live with friends while their house is being built.
Brittany and Patrick sat with us, and in part of the conversation they talked about going out with friends and going downtown. Patrick hadn't wanted to go --- doesn't like crowds, feels pretty sure someone's going to make him mad --- there was laughter and its wane his words, as he glanced at Brit who was sitting beside him, "watching out for her the whole time."
Beverly, Ange and Kennedy made it home from the Boulder trip today. John came to pick Kennedy up and was sitting in his car in the driveway. We waved. I turned back to wave again as I got to the front of the car ---- and he got out to hug me.
Noah, re: the chocolate that was all over him: I have an explanation.
Skyler texting Faith to tell her that her friend Sylvia was coming.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
16-06-21 (Read 7/3/26)
We didn't hear anything about Katelyn yesterday, and I was deeply concerned. They did hit a little bobble but are still on track for moving to rehab, insurance and room in rehab pending.
Ange made it back safe.
Shawn's text: "Is it all right if we head out? Where are you? I need my hug before I go."
Beverly sat with me for a quick minute, even though her dinner was hot and ready.
Little text hello to and from Brittany.
Tyler and Noah seemed to enjoy their first day of camp, although there are twice as many kids on the roster today as there were yesterday. I hope they still have a good time.
Beth posted this on my Facebook Timeline:
I love that you are you, and that you're mine. Thank you and Beverly for instilling in me that I am smart, beautiful, and way better than I real life am. I suck at reciprocating but let it be known that my sister is the most beautiful, open, ferocious when she needs to be fantastic human and MOM, you are the cheerleader of all cheerleaders. Not the short skirt kind (except when we matched on my field trip) but the one who continually makes me believe I'm going to win. I love yall so much Don't ask me publicly what inspired this post, just know you're my favorites xoxo xoxo
Ange made it back safe.
Shawn's text: "Is it all right if we head out? Where are you? I need my hug before I go."
Beverly sat with me for a quick minute, even though her dinner was hot and ready.
Little text hello to and from Brittany.
Tyler and Noah seemed to enjoy their first day of camp, although there are twice as many kids on the roster today as there were yesterday. I hope they still have a good time.
Beth posted this on my Facebook Timeline:
I love that you are you, and that you're mine. Thank you and Beverly for instilling in me that I am smart, beautiful, and way better than I real life am. I suck at reciprocating but let it be known that my sister is the most beautiful, open, ferocious when she needs to be fantastic human and MOM, you are the cheerleader of all cheerleaders. Not the short skirt kind (except when we matched on my field trip) but the one who continually makes me believe I'm going to win. I love yall so much Don't ask me publicly what inspired this post, just know you're my favorites xoxo xoxo
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
16-05-24 (Read 7/6/26)
Goodtimes had some really nice spots in it.
Annette and Brittany in the pottery barn.
Annette and Brittany in the pottery barn with Papa.
Kennedy and Papa, as he showed her how to do their project.
Kennedy and Brittany, visiting over Kennedy's project.
John, waiting patiently, but also looking forward to doing his.
Four of the littler ones, painting the corn hole boards.
Visiting with Morgan, sitting on the glider out by the pool.
Little visit with Brittany, sitting in the sun.
Annette and Brittany in the pottery barn.
Annette and Brittany in the pottery barn with Papa.
Kennedy and Papa, as he showed her how to do their project.
Kennedy and Brittany, visiting over Kennedy's project.
John, waiting patiently, but also looking forward to doing his.
Four of the littler ones, painting the corn hole boards.
Visiting with Morgan, sitting on the glider out by the pool.
Little visit with Brittany, sitting in the sun.
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