Day 170...

Well, it's Tuesday. This weekend was awesome, as I knew it would be. My youngest came in town, and I picked her up at the airport (with some help) and headed to TN. Great trip, great fun, lots of hard work, but lots of love and laughter too. If only Dad could have been there, it would have been perfect. But good things come to those who wait, and we've got the waiting thing down pat.

Thursday, I head back to SC to pick her up, and she'll spend the last couple of days with me before shipping out to basic training for the rest of the summer. I'll miss her so much...I just wish we had more time to spend together. Again with the waiting....*sigh*.

Pookie, Dad and I love you so much, and we're so glad you came this week!

Day 177...

Can I tell you how excited I am?? First, today is the last day of school. Second, there are only 4 more days to count before I get to see my youngest, and third, my house has already shown! I am so excited!!! I also talked to the realtor's office about making some changes that will be for the best, I think, to show the house off better on the internet, and I feel very good about it. Things are shaping up very well to have an incredible week next week, and this past weekend was awesome, too, with the baby shower and everything going smooth as silk. Very successful, and loads of fun. And only 2 more weeks before I get to see my hubby! What's not to get excited about??

Oh, yeah....my birthday...

Day 183....Happy Birthday, Jezzy!

Today is my beautiful Jessica's 23rd birthday!

Seems like yesterday she was born, and I miss her so much it hurts sometimes. She has been my rock, my touchstone, my joy and laughter....and my mattress-flipper when I needed her most, never allowing me to wallow in self-pity, but reminding me in no uncertain terms that I had to get back up and keep plugging away, no matter how bleak or hopeless the future looked. She is a survivor who has always been there for me, and I have learned so much from her over the years about meeting opposition head-on and triumphing over it in the end. I would never have been where I am now in my life without the benefit of having her beside me on this journey.

Jes, if you read this, know that I am terribly, incredibly proud of you and of the woman and mother you've become, and there are no words to describe my love for you. Your strength inspires me every single day, and I love you beyond all measure. God knew how much I would need you and count on you in my life, and I never cease to thank Him for the blessing he laid on my life 23 years ago today.

Happy birthday, sweetheart!

Love, Mom

185 Days Left...

Well, I just had a great weekend! Friday, I FINALLY listed my house...yes, it's OFFICIAL!

Saturday, I spent the day with my man...just wish it could have been all weekend...*sigh*

Sunday, I spent the day doing yard work. Yes, on Mother's day. Both my girls remembered to call me. I knew they would. My son didn't. I knew he wouldn't. Probably didn't even know it was Mother's day...

Oh, well. Two out of three ain't bad... I love you all, anyway. And thanks, too, to both my wonderful nieces who remembered their favorite auntie yesterday. I love you guys!!!

Only 189 Days to go!

OK, it's Thursday. Last night was a really big night for my youngest, and I'm really bummed because we didn't get to be there to see it. I wish life was different, but at the same time, I feel so blessed that we have as much as we do! I would never have dreamed even a year ago that I'd have been given as much as I have, and I know that inconveniences like this are just that...inconveniences...compared to the rest of our lives. It's just that my heart aches that events like this only come around once, and we couldn't be a part of it, except in spirit. But there in spirit we were, and that has to be enough...for now.

But there's always tomorrow.....

Remember how proud we are of all you've accomplished, and how very much we love you!

Day 192...

On one hand....I feel AWESOME! I got SO much done on my house this weekend, it's scary, although I still have quite a bit of yard work to go. At least it's looking slightly respectable now, and I may be able to stick a sign in the yard without being completely mortified at how horrible it looks from the outside! On the inside, I just have a bit of last-minute touch-up cleaning to do and I'll be DONE! Whoo-hoo!!!

On the other hand....I feel bummed because I didn't get to see my sweetie this weekend, (although I do have this coming weekend to look forward to!) and also because I made some plane reservations that didn't pan out, which means that the res has to be rebooked (more money...hello!). Worse...the visit I booked the res for wasn't going to be as long as I had hoped. The good side to this is that hopefully, we'll be able to rebook for a longer visit...so in my book, anyway, it will be worth the extra bucks. Only problem is, I can say that easily, cause it's not my money I'm spending. I think I've found flights that won't cost any more in the long run, though....I think.

Here's hoping and praying!

195 Days and Counting...

Well, it's Friday. I know, I know, I got slack this week, but it was pretty much business as usual, so nothing much new to report.

Anyway, I do have exciting news! I actually got all the touch-up painting done in my house last night, and tonight I just have to clean. I found out last night that I'm not going south until next weekend, so I have this weekend to work on my house. I'm hoping to get it all knocked out, providing the rain doesn't drown me. If it rains too hard, I won't be able to work in the yard much, but at least I'll be able to get all the inside completely done, which will be a HUGE accomplishment! Of course, my partner-in-crime can't really say much about how long it's taking me to finish my end...he's been just as slack as I have! *sigh* Maybe we'll get it together and finally get a sign in the yard next week. Here's hoping!

Also, my nephew is receiving his Bachelor's degree in Chattanooga this weekend, so congrats to him! It's been a long time coming, but it's very well deserved!