Following one FULL week of the two littlest grands and their Mother being with me---they left for the great state of TX this AM. I have put my house back in order---all is clean---all in it's place---the 2 inches of sand in the garage (following my brilliant idea of placing the sandbox in the garage in case it rained) is gone---there is not a single sign anyone has been here--not even a lone fingerprint on the window.
Pardon me while I crawl back into my Cave named Lonely! NOW BEFORE you jump down my throat---I LOVED having them here--it was a HUGE blessing---we played and played---BUT I think I am entitled to a brief moment of "Self Pity"!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
COUNTING ON HIM!
Went to LPP this am with boys. I have a year's family pass-BEST bargain in town. Camille took the boys another day while I was working and was awed by the new playground.
Her comment today as we entered the gates, "The best kept secret around--" It is beautiful especially right now---everything is beginning to bloom and all the trees are budding out. There was not another soul there---unbelievable!
While playing on the playground, I yelled to Henry --"HELP ME--I'm stuck!" He called---
"I'm coming---I will save you" He's pretending to be a Fireman---He got me out of my predicament. Later when we got home and were enjoying our hot dogs and Lulu's Famous chili---I brought up that he had saved me at the park and thanked him. His reply, "You can count on me, Lulu" MELT MY HEART!
Side Note---Michelle---since we have many mutual friends---next time you see me around---come over and say, Hi!. Love to meet you--if your friends with my friends then I would like to be your friend. Also if you sign up to be a follower---you do not have to use your real name---and you can create a "Stage Name"--be incognito---BUT when you sign up you will be alerted when I have blogged--no more looking when I am in a blogging slump!
Her comment today as we entered the gates, "The best kept secret around--" It is beautiful especially right now---everything is beginning to bloom and all the trees are budding out. There was not another soul there---unbelievable!
While playing on the playground, I yelled to Henry --"HELP ME--I'm stuck!" He called---
"I'm coming---I will save you" He's pretending to be a Fireman---He got me out of my predicament. Later when we got home and were enjoying our hot dogs and Lulu's Famous chili---I brought up that he had saved me at the park and thanked him. His reply, "You can count on me, Lulu" MELT MY HEART!
Side Note---Michelle---since we have many mutual friends---next time you see me around---come over and say, Hi!. Love to meet you--if your friends with my friends then I would like to be your friend. Also if you sign up to be a follower---you do not have to use your real name---and you can create a "Stage Name"--be incognito---BUT when you sign up you will be alerted when I have blogged--no more looking when I am in a blogging slump!
Friday, March 9, 2012
SLEEPING WITH A SLY WEASEL--
AFTER NUMEROUS-attempts to get Mr. H to settle down and close those eyes----
"My knee hurts"
"OK---I'll rub it"
side--several minutes of rubbing
"My leg hurts--rub it"
side-severall minutes of rubbing
"My other leg hurts--rub it"
ditto above
"My arm hurts-rub it"
in anticipation--I go ahead and rub the other one.
"HENRY--it's time to go to sleep."
small voice
"My elbow hurts"
I cracked up---we have to start all over with the "Go to sleep show"
AND then there's the Little Mooch---never met ANY food that he did not like---wants his--mine-brothers--Momma's and anyone else that might be in the room.
If ANYONE puts any morsel near their mouth--he is whining---
If he SMELLS--any food--within the 1/2 mile--he's on the hunt
If it is even CLOSE to time to eat-meal/snack--whatever---he is UNHAPPY if you do not get the food to him fast enough
BEST WEEK I've had in a while!
"My knee hurts"
"OK---I'll rub it"
side--several minutes of rubbing
"My leg hurts--rub it"
side-severall minutes of rubbing
"My other leg hurts--rub it"
ditto above
"My arm hurts-rub it"
in anticipation--I go ahead and rub the other one.
"HENRY--it's time to go to sleep."
small voice
"My elbow hurts"
I cracked up---we have to start all over with the "Go to sleep show"
AND then there's the Little Mooch---never met ANY food that he did not like---wants his--mine-brothers--Momma's and anyone else that might be in the room.
If ANYONE puts any morsel near their mouth--he is whining---
If he SMELLS--any food--within the 1/2 mile--he's on the hunt
If it is even CLOSE to time to eat-meal/snack--whatever---he is UNHAPPY if you do not get the food to him fast enough
BEST WEEK I've had in a while!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
WHO I AM-
Since my world has turned upside down--one of the things I have done a lot of soul searching about is just "Who I am". I've really liked working again--keeps my brain exercised--that's a really good thing.
I've loved spending time with LOTS of different friends---long time---new--some from long ago---all avenues of friendship.
I love being with my children and grands. As Friend Patty recently told me---"They're your crown." She's right---certainly my crowning achievement.
While Camille and boys have been here, I have realized one of the things I love most in the world and who I really think I am---I LOVE to serve others. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, playing---painting, gardening---you name it--I am game if it helps someone else. THAT is the thing I have missed THE MOST this past year---having someone to serve on a daily basis. There is NO GREATER BLESSING!
SO--I am in my element this week---still only working a few hours every AM---SO I have plenty of time and energy to focus on just that----WHAT A BLESSING!
I've loved spending time with LOTS of different friends---long time---new--some from long ago---all avenues of friendship.
I love being with my children and grands. As Friend Patty recently told me---"They're your crown." She's right---certainly my crowning achievement.
While Camille and boys have been here, I have realized one of the things I love most in the world and who I really think I am---I LOVE to serve others. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, playing---painting, gardening---you name it--I am game if it helps someone else. THAT is the thing I have missed THE MOST this past year---having someone to serve on a daily basis. There is NO GREATER BLESSING!
SO--I am in my element this week---still only working a few hours every AM---SO I have plenty of time and energy to focus on just that----WHAT A BLESSING!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
THE SMALL OF THE BACK
There's just nothing quite like a hand reached out in the middle of the night to touch you on your back.
There's just nothing quite like the hum of the steady breathing of one so close you can sense their heart beat.
There's just nothing quite like the warmth radiated by one so close that you dare not move for fear of disturbing.
There's just nothing quite like--your name called in the middle of the night to make sure you are still there.
There's just nothing quite like---a sweet man by your side--as you slide into dream land.
OH--Henry----yes Henry is sleeping with his Lulu this week!
There's just nothing quite like the hum of the steady breathing of one so close you can sense their heart beat.
There's just nothing quite like the warmth radiated by one so close that you dare not move for fear of disturbing.
There's just nothing quite like--your name called in the middle of the night to make sure you are still there.
There's just nothing quite like---a sweet man by your side--as you slide into dream land.
OH--Henry----yes Henry is sleeping with his Lulu this week!
Monday, March 5, 2012
HANGING WITH THE OCD CROWD!
MANY of my friends---"Bless Their Hearts"---are a tad bit over the Ledge called OCD! Really---they all make me look quite sane! I just THOUGHT I was on that ledge---next to them--I have not even made it to the parking lot for the overlook!
Been walking with my friends---since my running seems to have ceased---5 miles---and they do NOT fool around. MANY of you know Sandra----LOVE HER---BUT when I texted her one day last week and asked had she walked yet---she responded "Yes", but I'll go again. Now let's see--she has walked 5 miles already--she is going to walk 5 more with me and then she has a spin class for an hour. AND---she's not running because she's injured. HUMMM!
She went to the doc---he put her on a dose pack and said no running---NOW---she says "He said I could walk!" Something in the dark recesses of my mind tells me--he had NO IDEA that she meant 5-10 miles a day! SHE MAKES ME LOOK LIKE "GRANNY MOSES"!
Then there is Steph-----counts her steps----MUST run every 100th of the mile---CANNOT stop until the GPS has clocked beyond the mile marker. MUST run the same routes OVER AND OVER---does not mind running the same 1/4 of a mile loop OVER AND OVER AND OVER. To prove that point---we were once training for another marathon. We had a little neighborhood loop that was a mile---she did that SAME loop about 7-8 times in our long run one week. JUST SHOOT ME! I may look at the same thing twice---but that is my limit.
Then there is Babs---MISS working out with her--my long time running buddy--whose knees have betrayed her. BUT she cycles, walks and swims religiously. Babs always wants to know- "Did you?" and "What was your time"---NOT that any of us would be competitive!
REALLY I get a reality check of just how sane I am---by just hanging with the OCD Crowd!
Been walking with my friends---since my running seems to have ceased---5 miles---and they do NOT fool around. MANY of you know Sandra----LOVE HER---BUT when I texted her one day last week and asked had she walked yet---she responded "Yes", but I'll go again. Now let's see--she has walked 5 miles already--she is going to walk 5 more with me and then she has a spin class for an hour. AND---she's not running because she's injured. HUMMM!
She went to the doc---he put her on a dose pack and said no running---NOW---she says "He said I could walk!" Something in the dark recesses of my mind tells me--he had NO IDEA that she meant 5-10 miles a day! SHE MAKES ME LOOK LIKE "GRANNY MOSES"!
Then there is Steph-----counts her steps----MUST run every 100th of the mile---CANNOT stop until the GPS has clocked beyond the mile marker. MUST run the same routes OVER AND OVER---does not mind running the same 1/4 of a mile loop OVER AND OVER AND OVER. To prove that point---we were once training for another marathon. We had a little neighborhood loop that was a mile---she did that SAME loop about 7-8 times in our long run one week. JUST SHOOT ME! I may look at the same thing twice---but that is my limit.
Then there is Babs---MISS working out with her--my long time running buddy--whose knees have betrayed her. BUT she cycles, walks and swims religiously. Babs always wants to know- "Did you?" and "What was your time"---NOT that any of us would be competitive!
REALLY I get a reality check of just how sane I am---by just hanging with the OCD Crowd!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
CLIMBING MOUNT GRACE
God's been working in my life---starting last Sunday. While driving home from Austin last Sunday, I heard a sermon on forgiveness. I have been soul searching and pondering and thinking--and praying -and I know now what i knew then---
I have to forgive---that will be a HUGE mountain to climb---but guess what----I will be the conqueror once I reach that summit! One thing I gloried at while hiking all those mountains---it was ALWAYS worth the work once you reached the top!
SO---you have to start from square one to climb that mountain---you have to decide what the first step is on the way up that --what seems insurmountable mountain---the LONG climb to the top.
My first step is stopping talking about "It All"---my grief--my hurt--my anger--ALL OF IT! I cannot control my thoughts---but I can control my mouth. SO I'm going to work at finding other things to talk about---and hope my thoughts will follow the lead.
Pray for me!
I have to forgive---that will be a HUGE mountain to climb---but guess what----I will be the conqueror once I reach that summit! One thing I gloried at while hiking all those mountains---it was ALWAYS worth the work once you reached the top!
SO---you have to start from square one to climb that mountain---you have to decide what the first step is on the way up that --what seems insurmountable mountain---the LONG climb to the top.
My first step is stopping talking about "It All"---my grief--my hurt--my anger--ALL OF IT! I cannot control my thoughts---but I can control my mouth. SO I'm going to work at finding other things to talk about---and hope my thoughts will follow the lead.
Pray for me!
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