I never get tired of looking at this picture - it represents a luxuriously, slower pace of life to me which is something I long for from time to time. Even though I had a little of that on my beach trip with Eileen, I was only in Paris a short period of time with a migraine to boot, but it was still wonderful. People there walk a lot which I think helps them take their time to
notice their environment - something we tend to forget to do here in our fast paced environment. I do work at it though. I love this picture I got of Page on Friday. She wore my hat while we were walking door to door. After service, we rushed over to a house our friend is looking at to rent. We all liked it but she is waiting to hear on another one closer to her Mom's house. After I put together a lasagna for dinner and drained the marinated veggies, Leah dropped me off at
DebC's house to meet with the committee.
Sounds important doesn't it? We are planning the 5
th anniversary party for
Jmee and Mac. I wanted them to taste the veggies to see if they are what they want for the party - it is a recipe my boss used to fix and we all loved it. Leah and Page went shopping and came back with the cutest romper for Page. We were laughing about how that style keeps coming around - I wore them when I was a little girl too. The one she has is much cuter than the ones I wore though. She also got a new bathing suit to go with the other one she just got. She is getting taller but
when I weighed her to check her sizing for a catalogue we were looking at, she still weighs about
47.6 pounds. Leah also bought this pool for her and will take it home with her so she can enjoy it this summer. We may take it to the beach with us in August. She enjoyed the pool today with her friend Cam. It took me awhile but I finally found a picture of the romper I wore as a little girl. I think my mom made them for us and as I recall, they were very comfortable. They aren't as grown up looking as the one Leah found for Page but I think I like that. It seems we are trying too hard to dress our children as adults. I've always wanted my children to
stay children as long as they needed to - being a teenager and grown-up comes fast enough. While I was looking for the romper I used to wear, I ran across another pattern my Mom must have used because I remember wearing them. We had chickens when I was little and the chicken feed came in nice bags made of material women could use to make clothes out of once the feed was gone. Mama would make me these little bloomer shorts to wear in the summertime.
For the most part, when it was real hot, I don't think I even wore a top until I was about 4 years old - I remember distinctly the first time I realized I didn't have on a top. Mom used to have a picture of me in a pair of my shorts with a striped t-shirt on. My hair was shoulder length and still kind of light. It was brown by the time I started school. Kurt liked the lasagna last night but I liked what he brought with
him much better. There is a gourmet doughnut shop close to where he lives and they are so yummy. I'm sure they can't be too fattening - right? Ahem. Moving on -
BigD and Kurt picked up a Johnny Boat at a friends house and then came home to "rest-up" for their fishing trip. I can't blame them - the breakfast
BigD made was yummy and even I felt a little sleepy. They
are just going to a lake that is pretty close by - I hope they catch a few to make the trip worth while.
BigD keeps talking about ordering prime rib from Outback so I think that will be what we have for dinner.
Gerl brought some fresh squash from her Mom's garden yesterday so we will add that to the pot. My cell phone just rang that I had a call from Page but I couldn't figure out how that could be since she had called to tell Kurt they were going to a concert to hear The Reign Band. When I answered the phone - all I could hear was loud music so she must have called by mistake. Hope they are having fun. It is now 7:12pm, the sun is starting to slide downward a little,
Miya is still sleeping on the back of the chair, Page is in the tub (with a slightly red back from being in the sun in her pool), Leah is
texting someone who asked for some information, I'm looking at the flowers Page1 sent me, Andy Griffith's and Opie are on TV and we are all doing okay. I am
incredibly sad about Miya's potential health situation but with all the drama that surrounds us daily, we have to remember that
life keeps moving forward second by second and what is truly important is to grab on to every sweet thing that comes our way. An example is this darling gift from Lin and Ann - my two spiritual daughters. It was given to me wrapped in purple tissue paper - a dragonfly. They are both so sweet to remember how much I love dragonflies and pottery - of course Ann can't help but remember because I am always trying to snatch her pillow! Leah and I were talking about maybe getting a small suction to attach to the back so I could keep it where I'll see it every day... one idea. So - to all my children, family, friends and loved ones -
carpe diem!
When I hear that term, I always think of a sailboat. I'll never forget the day we went on our first sailboat ride with Dwight's niece and her hubby. Most of that day we were constantly jumping because their little girls were all over the boat. I loved feeling the wind and sun but when I went downstairs, I knew exactly what seasickness is for the first time. I had to lay flat on the bench or I would have hurled all over that boat. Once I made it back upstairs, I was OK. A sailboat moves differently in the water from a motorboat. BigD said it was .... o k...:-). He finally told me, "I could have made it over here and back three times in my boat" and we both knew right then he was not one for sailboats if going any distance at all. I finally got everyone assigned for the 5th Anniversary Party coming up. I had forgotten how much time and work that takes. I also had Gerl bring a sister by and she took a big box of the videos I got rid of. I have just a few more I'm giving to another sister. I also pulled out two
containers and have a bag of old clothes to go out the door. I really have two bags - one for trash and one for Goodwill. Page would be so proud. I was so upset yesterday when I opened my bread, chips, cookie drawer and found evidence of another tiny little mouse. I had to toss everything and clean out the drawer. When I told Kurt, he said he was going to bring something that will take care of it. Good. I am so tired of BigD insisting on using a trap - how archaic! Let's poison the little buggers. That picture makes them look so cute but let them eat all your food and leave their little dropping behind as souvenirs. Kurt called to tell me he wanted to bring Harry with them for the weekend and our family reunion. He is Leah's cousin and the one who became a licensed masseuse. I should have said - "on the condition he brings his table" but that would have been rude wouldn't it? Now I have to clean the office a little so he can make his way to the daybed. Kurt said he might take him fishing at a local pond somewhere tomorrow. He really is a nice guy and I'm looking forward to seeing him. I had two of my studies over the phone and paid some bills. I also sent out the last email to family to remind them of the reunion Sunday. I mentioned some of the things we are bringing as a Belma's girls - Pot Roast, Lasagna, butterbeans (really baby lima) and corn, roasted vegetables, chocolate pie, chocolate bread pudding, corn pudding, raw vegetables, pizza, etc., etc.,. Most of the desserts are Mom's recipes. I'm going to really miss Page this year but maybe she will be able to make it next year. I've been busy and on the phone most of the day but still have so much to do - BUT HEY - at least I'm making headway....
