Only 17 More Days To Go...

Ok, it's really hard not to get excited when I can see it all over my husband's face, and hear it in my daughter's voice when she calls me. I have never wanted the days to fly by faster than I do right now, and at the same time, I know this experience will only happen once, and I don't want to rush it! What a predicament to be in. My only consolation is that I know they're having just as hard a time waiting...if not harder!....than I am. It will come, this I know.

Talked to my youngest Friday night, and all is well. She is completely moved to her new home now, and although she is sad at the way it transpired, she is also adjusting very well to her new surroundings, and seems very happy. All is well, and she and her boyfriend are very excited about coming to Atlanta on the 16th.

Tex is also calmly resolved. He is past the panic that enveloped him a few weeks back, and is simply waiting now. I have to say he really sent me back yesterday. We were talking to an aunt and uncle who were visiting with us, and I mentioned how this past year had gone by so fast for us compared to previous years because this year, we had so many events spaced so evenly apart that we were able to look forward to something about every 5 or 6 weeks. And then he spoke up in that quiet way of his and pointed out how much he loved it when I said "we" all the time, but that it really wasn't necessary that I do that. When I told him that it wasn't intentional, and that I just always thought in those terms, he let me know that this would be the first time that HE had had an event at all this year. Wow...I really had to think about that one. Just because I'm out here experiencing all these events I keep thinking that me taking that back to him is the same as him experiencing it through me, and although he does experience it in a way because he has to help me plan for things, and he sees pics and hears about it all, he does not actively participate in any of it. Wow...I guess it's like my son is so fond of saying...."If you're not the lead elephant, Mom, the scenery never changes."

*sigh*

I think he has the right of it.

Day 22...

Wow! First off, what a great weekend I had! It was so much fun. Tracy and I had the BEST time ever at the Highland Games, and I will be posting pics as soon as I can steal them off of her website...hehehehe. So a great time of fun and fellowship. And most definately something I'll be looking forward to for next year! If you have any kind of Scottish background, you really should go, and if not to this one specifically, then most definately to one in your area. You owe it to yourself to experience firsthand all the athletic events, food, historical information, dancing, music, and the band competitions. Incredible!

In other news, Krystal did go back to the hospital yesterday for a comprehensive ultrasound, which revealed nothing more than a healthy baby, who apparently is incredibly modest, as it is still refusing to reveal its gender. This time, the cord was bunched up between the legs, impeding our view, so I guess we will...once again...have to wait another month, and hope it changes its mind about sharing between now and then.

My youngest is all set to travel in November, and her boyfriend will be coming up with her to meet the family, so we are all really excited about this. I will be posting the agenda a little closer to time, for those of you who are interested.

Don't forget to keep your eye on my pics for the new ones. I'll try to post them later tonight, and I will also send out a bulletin when I do. Make sure to let me know what you think!

Day 27...

Wow...less than a month. I can't even think about this right now...

We were supposed to find out the sex of the baby yesterday, but it was rolled up in a little ball, so we didn't get to. They're sending Krystal to the hospital on Tuesday for a more comprehensive ultrasound, and we should know more then. Fingers crossed, everybody! The suspense is killing us! How did we used to wait 9 months to find this out????

In other news, today is Friday, and I have an exciting weekend ahead. My friend, Tracy is coming over from Birmingham to spend the weekend, and we are going tomorrow to the Stone Mountain Highland Games, where we will drool over men in kilts, and explore our family roots. Should be lots of fun! I will, of course be working my two weekend dog/house-sitting jobs around this bit of gaity and fun.

Then, on Sunday, I will be going down to spend the day with Tex, after which I will be going to enjoy fellowship and cameraderie over a fire pit....complete with marshmallows. A good time is expected to be had by all.

Cheers, and slainte mhath!

Only 30 Days To Go, People!

Ok, big news. BIG news! We have a new baby in the family! My nephew Eric and his wife, Jen are proud parents to their second very healthy son, Caleb Maxwell, born this afternoon in Phoenix. Caleb weighs 7 lbs even, and is 20 inches long. Both Mom and Baby seem to be doing fine.

Congratulations, guys! I can't wait to see the little fella...

In other news, only 2 more days before we find out what OUR baby is going to be! I'm still banking on a girl, but a boy would be great, too!

Day 34...

Well, well, well...

Time's a-windin' down, now ain't it? Whodathunkit? Not me, that's for sure!

Seems like this whole year has flown by so fast it's made my head spin, and then in other respects....time has never in my life moved so slowly! I don't know what I'm gonna do to make the time pass after November.

OK, maybe that's not entirely true. After all, I have Christmas to look forward to, and a new grandbaby in February/March, and then my youngest is graduating in May, and then who knows what next summer will bring? Not me, but I know it will certainly be an exciting one! Will I move, or wait? Will I travel, or stay home? And will my hubby be home with me? It's always a possiblility...after all, his contract IS up for review next June, so anything's possible. Not likely, but possible nonetheless.

This weekend, I plan on seeing my hubby on Saturday instead of the usual Sunday, due to the fact that I have to make an airport run on Sunday for my sister and mom, who are leaving for Phoenix for the week. My new grand-nephew is due to make an appearance on Tuesday, so I'm sure I'll have much more to write about by then.

I also have heard from my youngest, who is doing very well at the moment, just getting very excited about November, as her Dad and I both are! Her sweetie may be coming with her when she flies up, if we can work it out. He really wants to, so he can meet her family, and I have to say I for one can't wait to meet him, too! He's good to her, and he also seems to be good FOR her, so we'll see....

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Only 38 Days To Go...

Ok, it's Monday again, but it's OCTOBER, and NOVEMBER is right around the corner! With everything that's planned over the next 6 weeks, I know the time is going to FLY by!

I saw Tex on Sunday, and he was in such a good mood! News of our youngest has him floating on cloud 9 again, which is his usual state, anyway. So all is well...for the moment, anyway...in my universe.

I wasn't able to be nearly as industrious as I had hoped on Saturday, but I did get a lot done, so it's not like the day was a total waste, or anything. And I don't think I'll be working next weekend, so I'll probably have time to do the rest on my list then. Until then, I'll just...be happy!

Day 41...Thank God it's Friday!

Guess, what? I'm not BTTW this weekend! Can you believe it??? I know I can't!

True, I am spending the day Sunday with my hubby, but Saturday is ALL MINE...(cackle, cackle) well, other than babysitting for about an hour tomorrow afternoon, which I do NOT consider a chore. I'm so busy, I don't get to babysit much for my children/nieces/nephews, so when I get to, it's like a gift, even if it's only for 1/2 an hour.

I am still flying high from my Monday night phone call, and after much conversation with various peanut galleries, I've pretty much decided to tell Tex that November is a go. I know that it's risky, just in case things not in our control go south in a hurry, but the alternative is him knowing we held out on him. And that, sports fans, I am NOT prepared to deal with. Not now, not ever, never. Got it? If he held out on me, especially on something this big, I'd have to think seriously about killing him, so how can I expect him to be any different? I value my skin...a lot. Therefore, he will be told Sunday, and let the chips fall where they may. If things go south, which at this point, I seriously doubt, then we'll deal with them then. I have to learn to have faith sometime. Now's as good a time as any, huh?

I'm going to spend my Saturday doing things I want to do, for a change. I'm going to go give my house a once-over, put some stuff in storage that is *still* sitting in my room, and maybe even wash my truck. I also have to get my tail light fixed. Regular Saturday stuff...for a change.

...Right after I finish all the stuff my Mom wants me to do.

*sigh*

Day 44...Getting Closer!

Well, a lot has happened since the last time I posted...

I had a very busy but wonderful weekend. Got a lot done, and spent all day Sunday with my wonderful Tex, who has calmed down quite a bit, by the way...I think the word is "resigned". Monday, I had surgery to have a broken tooth removed...fun city! So I've been on drugs all day while I've been working on payroll. The results ought to be very interesting to say the least!

And the great part is that I finally heard from my youngest. All is well, just a case of "same song, second verse". And everything, Thank God, is still on track for November. However, I think because I can't stand to see Tex go through any more right now, I'll just keep the updated plans to myself for now. The relief I feel from that phone call is totally undescribeable, I can tell you! I've never been so glad to hear from anyone in my whole life!

I think things are also going well for my oldest, and she is close to making some very positive changes in her life. What exactly they will be is anybody's guess at the moment, but I can tell she is at a crossroads, so whatever she decides to do will be pivotal for her. But I sure do miss her. Things just aren't the same when I don't hear from my girls!

OK, so the next big thing on my agenda, I guess, will be finding out what the baby's gonna be. That should happen on the 18th, so we have a little over 2 weeks to wait for that. That's ok, it will be a nice distraction from thinking about November! And mom seems to be doing fine in the meantime.

If any of my "kids" read this, mommy loves you!