Monday? already?

This is Monday, so I am sure there was a weekend - just not sure where it went! Let's see if I can re-cap.

Saturday - was going to Ally's soccer game when my neighbor backed out of her driveway into Bobby's car - so much for soccer... Spent much of the time consoling my neighbor to the tune of, "It's only a car, money will fix this, no one was hurt, stop stressing, this is not a prblem ,only an inconvenience...". Then off to breakfast (had to cheer up Bobby) - then food shopping with Trish - then to the nursery with Mr. W and landscaper - then off to Fortunoff's to pick up glider that was not ready for pick up on Thursday. Barely had the energy to make dinner and go to bed!

Sunday - Ally's softball in the morning - met up with the rest of the neighbor's family apologizing for the auto mishap - off to Williams Sonoma to spend some of my Birthday gift certificates - then, a much deserved nap (I haven't napped in years!!). Mr. Wonderful cooked a delicious dinner and it was soon time for bed once again.

Either the weekends are getting shorter or I am trying to cram way too much into 2 days!

Back on Track

Now that all possible tragedies have been averted, we have changed our focus back on the house. Remember the fireplace? Well, the surrounding walls still have not been finished and our contractor is so busy I don't know when he will get to us!! We've know this guy for years, he is like another son - so I am happy that he is busy, and I just have to wait until he can fit us in.

In the interim, Mr. Wonderful has been busy negotiating with the landscaper. Such a project!! This sod, that sod, these plants, those plants, this tree, not that tree - I have no idea what they are talking about - I would just like it finished already. I am sure all my eager readers are anxious to see a final picture, RIGHT??? You must remember, Mr. W. is retired and he does not operate on the same time clock as normal people. There is no sense of urgency with this man, not that I am complaining (or am I?).

On a brighter note - Mr. W bought me a glider for the backyard. Bobby is picking it up today. I wonder how long it will take for it to be put together..... again, not that I am complaining...

Spring and things

Finally, Spring has arrived. This weekend we were graced with temperatures in the high 70's, soccer games and a new softball schedule (for #1 Granddaughter). Yes, it is offically Spring! I have begun to sit on my front stoop watching the kids on the block play together. Stoop sitting is a lost art - I am trying to bring it back single handedly!

On another note. my youngest son, Bobby, is preparing for his graduation from college - "YOU GO, BOBBY!" and his entrance in the NYPD Academy "you go, bobby..". If all goes well, he will begin the academy in July. Thus will begin my future of worrying about a child at a NEW level. As a mother of 5, and grandmother of 2, pseudo-mom of another 4, and a mother-in-law, I have transformed worrying into an olympic sport! If worrying burnt up calories, I would weigh 60 pounds, but alas, I think it adds to the pounds - ah, the injustice of it all....

This is the season of new hope, new life. I am officially ready for whatever life is ready to hand me!

Giving Thanks

Chip's surgery is over and with the best outcome of all - NO CANCER!! There was only a 4% chance of this outcome and I am sure we owe it all to the power of prayer. Thank you to all who prayed for him - I will be sure to return the favor ANYTIME!

This situation could have had such a different ending - what a gift we were given - I am in awe....

Thank you, God.

Prayer Request

Normally, I would never discuss my son-in-law's private matters - but I am a strong believer in the power of prayer and I am asking all my avid readers to please keep him in your prayers. He was diagnosed with cancer of the thymus and is having surgery next Wednesday. We are hoping for the best possible outcome - that the cancer is self contained and can be removed in its entirety. All the information on the web is not positive - but I DO believe that SOMEONE has to have a positive outcome, why not him?

As you can tell, I am very heavy hearted and I am asking for your help. My granddaughers deserve to have a healthy father.

When a crisis hits, it seems to put everything in life in perspective. What's a few extra pounds? What's a little mess from construction? What's the big problem with driving long distances to see family? None of this seems important anymore.

But I digress...

I was going to give you an update on all the construction - but there is no need to talk about unpleasantness right before Our Lord rises from the dead. I am having Easter Sunday at the house (amidst the unfinished construction) - no one cares about the mess but me. I am looking forward to being home - feeding a crowd of people.

This past weekend disappeared right before my very eyes. Saturday morning we went to Ally's first soccer game - WHAT A HOOT!! This will be my agenda every Saturday for the next couple months - Soccer field at 8:30am - sleep is over rated, anyway!

After the soccer game, I had to drive to South Jersey for a cousin's bridal shower - 2 hours to get there, 2 1/2 to get back!! Sunday, I had to go to Staten Island for a Great Aunt's wake - 1 hour to get there, 1 1/2 to get back. This evening, after work, we are joining my sister-in-law's (Wendy) family at a Passover Seder in North Jersey - another 2 hour trip each way (at least Mr. Wonderful will be doing the driving for this trip).

Like I said, I am looking forward to a houseful of company next Sunday - NO DRIVING FOR ME!!