Catchin' Up

Hi, Friends! I really haven't forgotten how to write OR that I do have a blog that needs attention periodically.

I've been reading some of your blogs and you keep talking about how you are relaxing and enjoying the summer. About being glad that the school year has ended. About sleeping in. And reading. And soaking in pools. I have a question...

WHERE DO YOU FIND TIME????

My life has taken a definite turn for the BUSY!

We have had grandkids here several evenings. (And we love it, but it's definitely NOT quiet when they are around!)

The pastor asked me to make 40 prayer mantles for a special men's service. And then when he ran out, asked if I could make 6 or 10 more. (This involved two trips to Berlin, OH to Zinck's Fabric Outlet, round trip 2.5 hours each, and two trips to WalMart for thread, as well as the sewing involved.)

I've still got to make a dress for Mistie for a friend's wedding. AND I want to do some outfits for Eva. AND I'm working on a quilt for Abby. AND I need to make some new skirts for myself. AND Gracie will be here in November, and I have to get something ready for her.

Somewhere in all of this fun, I, also, have to work my regular 40 hr. week at the bank. (I almost don't have time to work! However, I can't afford to quit and just have fun!) AND keep up with Mom's shenanigans at the nursing center. (Most recent?? She took a tumble backwards and cut her head on the bed rail. What was she doing??? Rummaging in her closet trying to look busy so a visitor that she had might get the hint to leave! Now she's not allowed to get into her closet or dresser drawers without an aide present to help her. I told her not to be so polite, or expect people to take such subtle hints--just nicely ask them to leave and give them a specific date they can come back.)

I'm currently making food for Sir Nottaguy-Imadad's family reunion, that was moved ahead 4 weeks, and is tomorrow!!! (Advance notice is NOT a strong point in his family.)

Oh, yeah, we've had a rash of graduations between church family and co-workers. AND Becky leaves on Monday for Paraguay for a six month missions trip. (I'm looking forward to reading her blog as she updates from Paraguay!)

I have managed to get some reading in, but it's taking me a long time to get through books.

I told Sir that he was not allowed to agree to anything for July 4th. I have the day off, he has the day off. We are NOT working on any house projects! We are not running here and there keeping anybody else happy! We ARE taking the day off! We will get up when we get good and ready (or when Sparky won't let us ignore his plea to go outside any longer!). We will eat when we get hungry. We will veg in front of a video all day, if we so desire! AND if we decide to take a 2 hour nap in the middle of the afternoon, we will! It will not only be a National Holiday, it is going to be a personal one!!!

Well, the timer just went off to let me know the cake should be done. I guess I'd better go pay attention to the food stuff.

Have a good weekend. I'll try to post a little more often.