Hello, my Sweeties! I am back! Have you missed me? I have missed you like a front tooth! (Isn’t that the cutest old Texas saying?).
This summer has been a whopper for Gramps and me. Lets see, we sold a house, bought a house, moved from the old house to the new house and have spent months fixing up the “new” house. It is nowhere near “fixed” as yet. Oh yes and our son got married. I believe I left you with the promise of pictures and a report of that wedding. (I will make good on that promise. I promise!)
How three months of so much activity and stress can be summed up in one paragraph is
beyond me. It all looks so innocent and harmless sitting there on the white page, the words spelled out so nicely, everything looking so calm and under control. Well, IT’S NOT! IT ISN’T! IT WASN’T! IT HASN’T BEEN!
I don’t know if it’s just our age (old!) or the fact that we have lived in one place for so long (25 years!) or that this has been one of the hottest summers since we started having summers (when was that?) or maybe it’s all three combined, but Gramps and I have nearly collapsed from the weight of it all.
We headed into June with enthusiasm, vigor and high hopes. The future was ours. We could do anything. By July, we were getting a bit worn out, beginning to rethink our priorities and doubling up on the vitamins. August brought complete exhaustion, wailing and gnashing of teeth and multiple doctor visits.
Here it is September, and what have we gained from all this?
1 – A renewed humility and the knowledge that we can actually live without a functional kitchen for weeks, if necessary.
2 – A stronger love and bond between Gramps and myself.
3 – A partially “fixed” house. (When oh when Dear Lord will this ever be done?)
4 – An understanding that we have limitations and they must be respected.
5 – Gramps and I do not have to do everything ourselves.
6 – We aren’t getting any younger. I thought I knew this before but I REALLY know it now!
7 – A much clearer vision of what makes us happy and joyful. (And moving is not it!)
8 – Most importantly – a new daughter-in-law and 2 new grandsons! Yippee Skippee!
OK October – I’m ready for you!
The Village Granny 
Sooo glad to here from you! Your computer must be out of a box then! Let’s sew!
Absolutely! You should see my new cutting table made just for me! It’s a heart stopper! See you soon, Sweetie.
Granny
Dear Granny,
Yes, I agree with you sweetie, moving is awful. I don’t know what it is about physical chores, but people seem to always underestimate the time, effort, and energy it all takes. I’ve been trying to figure that one out myself and still don’t have an answer. I’m so glad that you are moved in and hope that you can take some time and effort for some gentle rest and good tub time.
Good and healing thoughts to you.
Kate
Tub time! What a great thought! I even have a jacuzzi in my new house, which I haven’t used yet. I don’t know why. I’m doing it tonight – with bubbles and candles and soft music and . . . . . . I don’t know what all! Everything wonderful! I’m already so excited! Thank you for the idea – you are a doll!
Granny
Hi Granny,
Great! I’m so glad for you. I love jacuzzis. 🙂
Good and healing thoughts to you.
Kate
So…when can we come over??? 🙂
Anytime! As long as you don’t mind sleeping in boxes . . . . . . I haven’t exactly unpacked yet. And I don’t have a working kitchen sink or stove but no problem, we can carry in food. Bring your own chairs because I only have 2 and we might have to rent a Port-a-potty, but otherwise I don’t see any problem with you coming for a visit. . . . . . . . . IF YOU DARE! Tee Hee!
Granny