Today my grandson starts speech therapy. Everything works: hearing, understanding, thought processes. He just can't seem to talk. My daughter is teaching him to sign some words so he can get his ideas across. This has opened up a hole new world for him.

We are hopeful that with a little help he will be talking soon. There always so much to say.

I am on my way to collect his sister. She and I will be out for the day so brother can have his session with out her help.

Smile

The world was supposed to end yesterday. Well, at least for some people. But as you can see I am still here. No rapture for me. I am to stay here until the end. There is no moral here. Just a chuckle at foolish people who are so desperate for happiness they will believe almost anything.

For today

Ten years ago the words "You have cancer" changed my world. With the help of my Family, Friends and wonderful Doctors I was able to fight and win the battle.
Today I am healthy and cancer free. Here is the challenge for you.... For today, sing out loud, dance to the music you hear, laugh louder, hug someone just because you can. Eat dessert first! Or like me tonight, just have dessert! Do the little things you have always put off, the fun ones. The adult world will still be there tomorrow. Today we CELEBRATE! :)

Mother's Day

Mother's Day has come and gone. Mine was wonderful. I got to play with my grandchildren, visit with my children,and spend quality time with my hubby. We had a wonderful seafood dinner cooked by my family with a awesome chocolate dessert. It really does not get any better than that.

It makes me reflect on all the wonderful things in my life. I have a lot to be thankful for. Yet I seem to dwell on the bad. I guess that's just human nature. I am going to try to focus on the good from now on. It won't be easy ... but then good things never come easy.

I have a wonderful husband who has stood by my side for more than 30 years. (Trust me, it wasn't easy.)

I have two wonderful daughters who have grown into women I am proud to call my friends. They both have college degrees. I am so proud of the hard work they did to earn those. They also have husbands who love them deeply.

I have both a granddaughter and a grandson who are growing up way too quickly surrounded by all the love they can handle.

I don't want to forget my grand dogs either. A very friendly bunch if I do say so myself.

I have a good life. What more can I ask for!

May ?

I can't believe it is May already.
I haven't posted here in a while. Since I write here for me I guess when I'm busy I forget. I guess when I want to sound off or have something important to say I come back.
Today I am unhappy with a "young man" I know. I know the things he says are aimed to bate me. But, I am tired of him looking for the negative in what I say.
He will never read this, for which I am happy. It is getting harder and harder to blow off his snarky comments. He thinks he is smarter than everyone else, and maybe he is. But his comments are cruel. Perhaps when he is "older" he will understand.

To lighten the mood, here is a pic of Miss Mim in front of the wheel of a tractor at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Welcome Passover

Passover starts tonight at sundown. I have been cooking and cleaning for what seems like weeks. Here at 8:00 am I have a sponge cake in the oven and matza balls cooking too. Tonight's main course and tomorrow's main course are already cooked. They just need reheating. The fish course, chopped liver and everything else that can be made ahead has been made. Tonight we will be 15 people for a 5 course sit down dinner. Tomorrow we will be 22 for the same. Please understand I am not doing this alone. Both of my daughters are doing the same amount of work, cooking and cleaning. We have divided up the cooking chores, but each of us does our own housework. Tonight it all gets put together. Those of you who read this post and are joining us... Welcome.
For those who can not join us... You will be missed.

"Let all who are hungry come in and eat"

Thoughts

Today would have been my mothers 93 birthday. She died 13 years ago just days before she turned 80. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I grew up in an abusive household so her passing didn't effect me the way many other people are effected by a parents death. I guess the best thing I can say here is... May she rest in peace. God knows she never had any when she was alive.