I am finding that I am not that good at this "blog" thing. I have lots of thoughts that run through my mind, but putting them on the page is very difficult.
I have a confession. I have been listening to Christmas music for about a month now. I keep thinking it is Christmas time. I have anxiously awaiting the day when we get to go back home for a visit. Sam and I leave on Jason's birthday, (Tuesday). We should arrive in Raleigh sometime after 3:00. We have to get up very early to make our 7:00 flight. I am pretty much packed and ready. I was going to lose some weight before traveling, but I didn't. I was going to have all of the Christmas presents bought, but I haven't. What do I do with all of my time? It will feel like Christmas being with all of our children and Grandchildren. That is Christmas present enough!
We are celebrating lots of things...Grandmommie's 80th birthday, Sharon and Ashley's 30th birthday, Jason's 35th birthday, Ellie's 8th birthday, Cathy's birthday and Gilda's birthday, Ellie and Will making good grades on their report card. We will be visiting Ashley, Jason & Byrum in their new home and new town. We can see the new Pilates studio. We will be seeing lots of family and extended family. Eating lots of good food. We plan to have some barbeque, fish and hush puppies, red hot dogs, collards, turnips, pecan pie, chocolate cupcakes for Ellie's pre-birthday party. We will be celebrating with Sharon, Dusty & Mia as they look forward to a brand new baby girl or boy to love. I am looking forward to seeing my granddogs, grandkitties and grandbunny too.
I saw a dog this week that looked exactly like Lucy. Most dogs out here are pretty good about walking with their owners. This dog was doing what I have seen Lucy do. Jumping up and down biting on the leash.
Sam and I have been busy collecting items to help when Sharon, Mia and Dusty. (Mostly Mia) Today, we had offers of car seats, baby gates, etc. etc. We are ready!
Guess this is enough rambling....I titled this "Thankful" I have so many things that I am thankful for. I am thankful to be able to go for this visit home. I love you family and will see soon.
(p.s.) can't decide what my favorite Christmas song of all time is.
