An Attempt at Being a Diarist

I know I don't post very often. Summer is a very busy time of year especially with all the gardening going on. In an attempt to better record simple daily happenings I am posting today.

Morning.. delivered bookcase, computer desk, and file cabinet to my oldest granddaughter who lives about 30 minutes away. Went there with youngest daughter and enjoyed playing with Josiah, the Miracle Baby who continues to thrive and smile and is now crawling.

Came home picked a HUGE bowl of green beans, one of the stainless steel "mother bowls" as they are known around here. Hope someone comes by to pick some up. They are beautiful. I appreciate Erin's help in the picking.

After picking since we were very hot, Erin and I got in the pool and cooled off. Ate a bit of lunch and then pulled up some of the going to seed lettuce and planted beets and eggplant. Wasn't able to find eggplant starts so this is an experiment to see if the seeds will actually come up. These went into the raised bed. Soil there looks really good! Years of compost pays off!

Did not see the Manifesting Monday thread so let me say that I appreciate good health and prosperity and the way it continues for myself and my family. I love the beautiful flowers, vegetables, butterflies and birds. And, I am most appreciative that my relationship with my husband is improving. We've always been friends and that is enough:)

Big wind last night left leaves and debris scattered across the newly mown lawn. I'm thinking that it will lay there till its time to mow again at which time it will be chopped to bits. I'm sure not picking it up! More wind in the forecast for tonight anyways. What is it with the wind? Every year it increases. Chopping down too many trees!!

And, of course I can't resist a picture.. how about one near the pool. I'm very happy with the way that area has blossomed this year, it's a great place to relax.

Love and blessings to all!




xposted to LJ

Daffodils

I've been very busy working outside in the yard and gardens and have not been online much of late, thus no blogging.. this is a quick one with daffodil pictures.. the cooler temperatures have allowed the bulbs to stay in bloom a long time this spring, but warm weather has come and they are fading fast. I've a lot to be grateful for as always.. lovely weather, beautiful flowers, loving grandchildren, happy family, good health, improving knitting skills, stable income, increased energy, up time, down time, time, good books, wonderful home.. and now for pictures

I'm Knitting

Went to the library on Monday where an old friend is teaching knitting classes and I have been inspired to pick up my needles again. I finished a dishcloth in a gorgeous red yarn. I started it before Christmas, and today began another dishcloth in variegated blues. I find that these small pieces are a great way to introduce myself to new stitches.

I also ordered a kit for a delightful purse and some yarn for socks. Will be going to the city next week to pick up a bicycle for Anah's birthday and while I"m there am going to a local yarn shop to get some bamboo needles for the socks, and then I'm ready for the knitting adventure to begin in earnest.

I seem to have lost interest in jewelry making and certainly am not into selling it anymore, but need a new way to express myself creatively. I have two new books on collage making and am also tending to think about working in collage again sometime quite soon. It feels good to let go of the need to be a commercial success and to make art for its own sake alone

Today the sun is brightly shining and I plan to get out and work in the yard again. The days that have been available for working outside have been spotty so far this spring so I jump at any chance to get going out there. I am thinking to place my focus on the herb garden today as I have done little out there so far.

I am grateful for sunshine, energy and desire for gardening work, emerging creativity, reconnection with old friends and the love of my family.

Namaste`

xposted to LJ Rosegardenfae

Adios Amigos

I'm all about traveling these days and tomorrow night will be driving to Kansas City for the first leg in my trip to the Mexican Riviera. I am going there with my youngest daughter and granddaughter. We will flying out of KCI at 9:30 a.m. and expect to land in sunny Mexico about 2:30 in the afternoon. We will return to Missouri next Wednesday night.

The accomodations are terrific..

http://haciendatresrios.com/

Our trip plan is all inclusive so food and drink are included.. I can't wait to eat, drink, and be merry, lounge on the beach, get a tan, soak up sun, see the sights, enjoy wildlife, hear my granddaughter's laughter, be with my daughter, wear my new clothes, and be joyful, grateful, and at peace. Of course I don't have to wait.. I have all these things and more right now!

My daughter has been down there several times, but this is my first trip and I am so excited! I am taking lots of pictures and will write another post when I get back.

I am grateful for my daughter who bought me the ticket.
I am grateful for my husband who takes care of things at home.
I am grateful for the abundance of the universe.
I am grateful for the love that surrounds and upholds me.
I am grateful for good health and wonderful body.


adios amigos.. vaya con dios..

Rain and Spaghetti

I've let this blank page sit here for hours now because I don't have a catchy title for today.. weird I know, but that's what has happened. While the temperatures are warm it is raining outside and I believe that I delayed my scheduled walk a bit too long and unless it clears I will be exercising in the house again.

I have really enjoyed our Wii Fit and it keeps me in line as far as working out goes. I let go of quite a lot of weight during the benzo withdrawal and am happy with this unexpected side effect so am trying hard to keep the weight off. Along with the Wii fit I am using a DVD by Leslie Sansone that is based on walking with a lot of upper body involvement that really gets your heart rate elevated. I am up to doing two miles with Leslie and if I walk in the park can now do close to 3 miles. I am happy to be back to exercising on a regular basis as it lifts my spirit while maintaining good health.

Last night was Anah's basketball practice.. what a hoot! Most of those kindergarteners and first graders are pretty clueless about how to play and I laughed and laughed at their antics. Family members were invited to play and I even got out on the court with her and Erin. Now that was a sight to see as I haven't played basketball in 35 years or more. It was FUN!

Planning to make spaghetti later. Rogie and her family are coming over and Anah will be here after school so spaghetti seems like a good meal for a hungry horde like that. It's wonderful to feel like cooking for folks again.

and a few grats..

I am grateful for the rain. It's been a dry winter.
I appreciate my family and the joy of grandchildren.
I love being able to go to the grocery and get whatever I need.
I am grateful to feel good enough to play basketball with my granddaughter and to be a part of her life.
I am super happy to feel spring in the air and to see signs of its advent everywhere I look.

Namaste`

Another Step Forward

As I continue to reinvent myself I was able to take another step forward and volunteer at my granddaughter's Valentine Day's party. If I can handle a room full of squealing kindergarteners then I can do anything! Hooray for healing and progress!

I am grateful for grandchildren and their unconditional love!

And while I'm thinking about grandchldren.. I am also grateful for great grandchildren and the wonderful way in which Baby Josiah, my second great grandson is growing.. born at 27 weeks gestation, he now weighs over 12 lbs, is cooing, gooing, and smiling up a storm.



May you all be blessed today and every day~
Namaste`

What a Wonderful Day

Wow and double wow what a wonderful day I had yesterday!! How great it is to enjoy the simple things in life! Two of my daughters got together and arranged for a makeover for their older sister. They said she was stuck in the 80's lol. So, after having about 10 inches cut off her hair and some streaks added, she looks wonderful and is so very happy with the present her sister gave her for her 44th birthday. I watched two granddaughters ages 4 and 5 while the girls were off to the salon and then we all went out to dinner together. Just an all around lovely wonderful beautiful day. Oldest daughter is the tallest one.. and yes I am dwarfed by them all. The only one who is actually about my height couldn't be with us.



Today's intentions:

To remain calm and centered.
To relax and take a long hot bath.
To be gentle with myself.
To love and be loved.

I am grateful for:

A lovely home.
Plenty of wood to keep said home warm.
A beautiful note from my granddaughter.
A loving supportive family.

Yesterday's Succeses:

A really normal day.
My oldest daughter's great makeover.
Great workout session.
Feeling wonderful.

To do list:

Knit.
Read.
Enjoy life.
Cook.

Namaste` my wonderful friends, may today find you enjoying life and it's many blessings!

Love, Love, Love

Happy Birthday to ME

Sunday was my 62nd birthday and it was delightful day. Three of my four daughters came out to the house and I was surrounded by love, received wonderful gifts, had lunch delivered along with a homemade cake and enjoyed watching my granddaughters play. Seriously it was the best birthday I've had in a long time!!

My husband gave me a laptop and I was really surprised about that! Also received a wonderful fuzzy purple blanket to wrap up on chilly evenings, two Tarot decks for my collection, some cool glow in the dark rocks for outside plants, nice smelling shower gel, a great calendar for next year, rainbow colored gloves.. and even more. I tell you I am totally blessed!!

The most moving present of all was given to me by my youngest daughter in celebration of my letting go of my dependence on valium. She made me two CD's one has songs that speak of the things I left behind. It begins with the Rolling Stones singing "Mother's LIttle Helper".. how appropriate lol.. And the other features songs that celebrate the way life is opening up for me. She put a lot of work into these and I played them and just bawled like a baby.

Life is busy right now with the upcoming holiday and shopping to do, but I wanted to say here in writing just how much I appreciated this birthday and how significant it has been in a long string of birthdays. For sure, I'm NOT getting older, I'm getting BETTER!

I am grateful for the love and support of my family!

I appreciate the many many blessings in this life of mine.

Namaste`

May you all be blessed today and every day of you life:)

xposted LJ