We need and expect a good bit of rain in Georgia - it is why everything is so green and lush. But, come on, haven't we had enough without a sunny break in between? I mean, we will be flooding soon and then, what, drought all summer? Just venting........
I started my day with the deep water aerobics class. It is the last one until fall. I have only come the last two times, but it is fun. At home, I had the usual Monday morning extra cleaning up to do. I also had some computer projects to work on. I even got in a little bit of family history time.
Mid-afternoon, I was tired and had a headache (rainy weather, right?), so laid down to read and sleep a little. I finished the book, The Aviator's Wife. It was a really good book, a fictionalized story of the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
Bill was late at work, so I had a light dinner by myself and then did some more computer stuff. It was almost another lazy day!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
May 5th - Cinco de Mayo Sunday
Big events at church today - the bishopric was reorganized. Bill was very excited, thinking that he would be released and have a little break with nothing to do. Didn't happen, though, as he was called back as the new 1st counselor. They didn't issue the call until this morning, so he was surprised! He really likes Kevin Maggert, the new bishop, and has worked with him a lot over the years. The other counselor is Johnny Murphy. The only "problem" we foresee is that they are both younger and more technology minded. Poor Bill will be pulling the "but I am an old man" card a lot, I am afraid! Even so, he is excited about the chance to work with the new bishopric.
The rest of the church meetings were good. Well, I didn't make it to Sunday School as that was when they did all the setting aparts for the new bishopric. RS was really good, though. Sarah gave the lesson and did a great job.
At home, I fixed tacos for dinner since it was Cinco de Mayo. Homemade tacos are one of the family favorites, so I was greatly appreciated today. I also fixed a small pan of enchiladas. The sister missionaries came by later and I fed them - kind of a second shift dinner. When Bill finally got home, he had the third shift. By then, David ate again, so at least he wasn't alone!
May 5th, 1959, was my baptism date. So I have been a member 54 years! Almost a lifetime - Ha! I am very grateful for those missionaries who tracted the whole town where I lived, before finding us on the last street. We were their only success, but what a blessing it has been.
The rest of the church meetings were good. Well, I didn't make it to Sunday School as that was when they did all the setting aparts for the new bishopric. RS was really good, though. Sarah gave the lesson and did a great job.
At home, I fixed tacos for dinner since it was Cinco de Mayo. Homemade tacos are one of the family favorites, so I was greatly appreciated today. I also fixed a small pan of enchiladas. The sister missionaries came by later and I fed them - kind of a second shift dinner. When Bill finally got home, he had the third shift. By then, David ate again, so at least he wasn't alone!
May 5th, 1959, was my baptism date. So I have been a member 54 years! Almost a lifetime - Ha! I am very grateful for those missionaries who tracted the whole town where I lived, before finding us on the last street. We were their only success, but what a blessing it has been.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
May 4th - Another Day with Kids - Whoo Hoo!
Today is Star War Days - May the forth be with you!
I had thought about going to a family history conference today, but changed my mind. It is raining again - will it ever stop? Bill was still at the camp out, so I had the place all to myself. I took care of the usual stuff, then decided to totally break the rules. I watched the final episode of House of Cards - and Bill got home just as it was finishing. Glad I did it - I never would have gotten another chance all day!
Shortly before lunch, Lisa and David dropped the kids off so they could continue car shopping without having to fight kids, too. We had a great time! With both of us home, it makes it a lot easier to keep up with two of them. We had spaghetti for lunch, then played some more. By 2:00, Brooks was ready for a nap, which lasted for better than 2 1/2 hours. By about 4:00, Ashby was getting tired, too, so she and I snuggled in the bed for a while, laughing and tickling and having a great time. All of a sudden, she was asleep, too! She rarely naps, so I only let her sleep about an hour, but she must have needed it.
When everyone was up, I started fixing some chicken and rice for their dinner, when Lisa and David got back. They hung around a while, eating some of the dinner, too. When everyone finally left, the place was really quiet again!
Another fun day! But, it sure does wear me out.......... Getting old, Grandma??
I had thought about going to a family history conference today, but changed my mind. It is raining again - will it ever stop? Bill was still at the camp out, so I had the place all to myself. I took care of the usual stuff, then decided to totally break the rules. I watched the final episode of House of Cards - and Bill got home just as it was finishing. Glad I did it - I never would have gotten another chance all day!
Shortly before lunch, Lisa and David dropped the kids off so they could continue car shopping without having to fight kids, too. We had a great time! With both of us home, it makes it a lot easier to keep up with two of them. We had spaghetti for lunch, then played some more. By 2:00, Brooks was ready for a nap, which lasted for better than 2 1/2 hours. By about 4:00, Ashby was getting tired, too, so she and I snuggled in the bed for a while, laughing and tickling and having a great time. All of a sudden, she was asleep, too! She rarely naps, so I only let her sleep about an hour, but she must have needed it.
When everyone was up, I started fixing some chicken and rice for their dinner, when Lisa and David got back. They hung around a while, eating some of the dinner, too. When everyone finally left, the place was really quiet again!
Another fun day! But, it sure does wear me out.......... Getting old, Grandma??
Saturday, May 4, 2013
May 3rd - Fun Day with Kiddos!
Lisa messaged me early saying that she and the kids were going to the mall to play later and inviting me to come, too. I said I would love it - just to give me a call when they were ready to go. Then I hurried to get all my morning chores done. I had several loads of laundry to do, plus some house work things, as well as the RS email to finish.
When she called, I was able to head out for the mall. We arrived in the parking lot at about the same time and managed to park close to each. That doesn't happen often! The kids had a ball at the play area and then we had some lunch. Brooks was getting very tired and being a big difficult, so Lisa headed for home to get him his nap. Ashby decided to come home with me for the afternoon.
We had a great time. I had just a little laundry to finish, but that was about it. She played by herself a lot, but we did some things together, too. We made cupcakes and frosted them and decorated them with sprinkles. She did it all, with just a little guidance from me.
She was trying to tie a bow in the doll's shoe string, so she spent a long time working on that. I helped her and she managed to accomplish it a couple of times. She gets very frustrated, though, as she wants to be able to do everything by herself and correctly. She will get it figured out soon.
We also read some books - one of her favorite things! Then David and Lisa came by and dropped Brooks off, too, so they could go out to do a little car shopping. Their car needs some major repair work, and they need something bigger anyway, so are looking to see if it would be better to just trade the car in at this point. So, the next couple of hours things turned pretty wild around here! Brooks is much more active in his play and likes to have someone playing with him more of the time.
We all had a ball. Towards the end, Brooks found the camera and wanted to take pictures. Ashby was more than happy to be the model and was posing all sorts of ways. With a little help, Brooks was the photographer. Digital cameras are such a blessing! It is so easy to just play with taking pictures and then to get to see them right away. And then just delete all the crazy ones - like the ones of fingers and carpet and ceilings. We were all laughing so hard!
Bill had to go to Father-Son campout this evening, so he was around enough to get packed up and off. Once Lisa and David picked up the kids, it was particularly quiet around here! I watched another episode of House of Cards, did a few computer things, then read before bed.
Wild day - ending with such quiet!
When she called, I was able to head out for the mall. We arrived in the parking lot at about the same time and managed to park close to each. That doesn't happen often! The kids had a ball at the play area and then we had some lunch. Brooks was getting very tired and being a big difficult, so Lisa headed for home to get him his nap. Ashby decided to come home with me for the afternoon.
We had a great time. I had just a little laundry to finish, but that was about it. She played by herself a lot, but we did some things together, too. We made cupcakes and frosted them and decorated them with sprinkles. She did it all, with just a little guidance from me.
She was trying to tie a bow in the doll's shoe string, so she spent a long time working on that. I helped her and she managed to accomplish it a couple of times. She gets very frustrated, though, as she wants to be able to do everything by herself and correctly. She will get it figured out soon.
We also read some books - one of her favorite things! Then David and Lisa came by and dropped Brooks off, too, so they could go out to do a little car shopping. Their car needs some major repair work, and they need something bigger anyway, so are looking to see if it would be better to just trade the car in at this point. So, the next couple of hours things turned pretty wild around here! Brooks is much more active in his play and likes to have someone playing with him more of the time.
We all had a ball. Towards the end, Brooks found the camera and wanted to take pictures. Ashby was more than happy to be the model and was posing all sorts of ways. With a little help, Brooks was the photographer. Digital cameras are such a blessing! It is so easy to just play with taking pictures and then to get to see them right away. And then just delete all the crazy ones - like the ones of fingers and carpet and ceilings. We were all laughing so hard!
Bill had to go to Father-Son campout this evening, so he was around enough to get packed up and off. Once Lisa and David picked up the kids, it was particularly quiet around here! I watched another episode of House of Cards, did a few computer things, then read before bed.
Wild day - ending with such quiet!
Friday, May 3, 2013
May 2nd - Just another day - Again?
The day started with water aerobics - fun and a good workout, as always. I had planned to try to go to the temple when I got home, but I realized that I just couldn't make it by the time I showered and ate something. So instead, I did my usual list of things - straightening house, computer stuff, etc. By then it was lunch time and I sat and watched another episode of House of Cards while eating.
I spent a good bit of time on family history, since it was rainy and I had such an awful headache. I didn't feel like putting out any more energy! In fact, by early afternoon, I finally gave up entirely and took a rather long nap.
When I finally woke up, I went back to the family history. I am kind of spinning my wheels on that right now. There are so many things I could be working on and I need to sit down and make a more detailed plan on what comes first. As it is, I tend to flit from one thing to another. The problem is that everything is fun and interesting, but I am not quite accomplishing as much as I should. Well, that will be another day!
Bill had to work late - the job just didn't go as well as he had hoped. So, I fixed myself some dinner and watched some more episodes during the evening.
What a lazy day! I did some things, but not nearly as much as I had planned. Oh, well. There is always another day.
I spent a good bit of time on family history, since it was rainy and I had such an awful headache. I didn't feel like putting out any more energy! In fact, by early afternoon, I finally gave up entirely and took a rather long nap.
When I finally woke up, I went back to the family history. I am kind of spinning my wheels on that right now. There are so many things I could be working on and I need to sit down and make a more detailed plan on what comes first. As it is, I tend to flit from one thing to another. The problem is that everything is fun and interesting, but I am not quite accomplishing as much as I should. Well, that will be another day!
Bill had to work late - the job just didn't go as well as he had hoped. So, I fixed myself some dinner and watched some more episodes during the evening.
What a lazy day! I did some things, but not nearly as much as I had planned. Oh, well. There is always another day.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
May 1st - Happy May Day!
When I was a kid, we would make homemade baskets and fill them with candy and drop them off at the homes of a few friends. It was all very secretive - you know, ring the door bell and run. I was usually allowed to do 4 or 5, so I had to pick my secret friends very carefully. I remember being so excited to receive a May basket myself - that meant someone liked me!
No May baskets today, but it was still a good day. We had a RS presidency meeting which always takes several hours, but much was accomplished. I have a few things I need to follow up on. I also made a run to the library on my way home to return one book and pick up another.
The rest of my day was pretty much the expected - a load of laundry, house stuff, computer stuff, etc. I spent a good bit of time on family history, which is always what I enjoy the most. I also took time at lunch to watch another episode of House of Cards. It is very interesting to see all the political back-door maneuvering.
Bill had to go over to the hospital in Cumming to give someone a blessing, so he was gone for a good while. I ended up watching another couple of episodes. I also started the new book I picked up today - The Aviator's Wife. I can tell I am going to like it already. It is about Anne Morrow Lindbergh - written in the first person and somewhat fictionalized. I will have to follow up to find out how accurate the story is - but that will wait until I finish.
No May baskets today, but it was still a good day. We had a RS presidency meeting which always takes several hours, but much was accomplished. I have a few things I need to follow up on. I also made a run to the library on my way home to return one book and pick up another.
The rest of my day was pretty much the expected - a load of laundry, house stuff, computer stuff, etc. I spent a good bit of time on family history, which is always what I enjoy the most. I also took time at lunch to watch another episode of House of Cards. It is very interesting to see all the political back-door maneuvering.
Bill had to go over to the hospital in Cumming to give someone a blessing, so he was gone for a good while. I ended up watching another couple of episodes. I also started the new book I picked up today - The Aviator's Wife. I can tell I am going to like it already. It is about Anne Morrow Lindbergh - written in the first person and somewhat fictionalized. I will have to follow up to find out how accurate the story is - but that will wait until I finish.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
April 30th - Another Regular (Boring?) Tuesday
This was such a routine day that there really isn't much to write. At the same time, it was not boring! I started with water aerobics, came home, showered, etc., and did the usual chores around the house. I also did the usual things at the computer - email, FB, blog, etc.
During my lunch, I found the Netflix series, House of Cards, so I could start watching it. Billy had said it was currently one of his favorites and he thought I would like it, in spite of a few risque moments. He was right - I did enjoy all the political intrigue. In fact, by the time I went to bed, I had watched two more episodes!
I worked on family history during the rest of the afternoon and then took just a short nap. When Bill got home, he had to write one more letter. I fixed some dinner and then watched the second episode of House of Cards. When he went to activity night, I worked on family history a little more and then watched the 3rd episode.
It certainly does sound like a boring day, but I was busy all day and enjoyed it.
During my lunch, I found the Netflix series, House of Cards, so I could start watching it. Billy had said it was currently one of his favorites and he thought I would like it, in spite of a few risque moments. He was right - I did enjoy all the political intrigue. In fact, by the time I went to bed, I had watched two more episodes!
I worked on family history during the rest of the afternoon and then took just a short nap. When Bill got home, he had to write one more letter. I fixed some dinner and then watched the second episode of House of Cards. When he went to activity night, I worked on family history a little more and then watched the 3rd episode.
It certainly does sound like a boring day, but I was busy all day and enjoyed it.
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