Time

  Time?  Where does it go?  It seems the older we get the faster it goes by.  Yesterday, my son brought home his high school year book.  He is wrapping up his junior year this week and this time next year we will be preparing for his high school graduation.  Yikes!  He wants a party with a Sushi chef, so if anyone has any ideas of where I can hire a Sushi chef, let me know.  I am having a hard time with grasping the concept that my baby boy is a senior in high school.  I mean, seriously.  I am tearing up  whenever the subject is brought up.  How in the world am I going to survive this next year and then send him off to college?  I sound like a big ole whiny baby I know, but I cannot help it.  Now, don't get me wrong.  I am so proud of the man he is becoming and the things he has/is accomplishing.  I am thrilled that he has worked hard and has the opportunity to be able to go off to college, but this is making mom sad.  I am also trying to grasp the concept that my little girl is not so little anymore.  Watching her dance on Friday night, confirmed the fact that she is definitely turning into quite the graceful young lady.  I had several people suggest we try out for ballet Arkansas.  Yes, we need another activity to add to her ever growing plate, but we might look into it.  Who knows?    Anyway, excuse me for being whiny, but I guess I have earned the right.

  Speaking of babies, one of my co workers is at the hospital right now waiting on another grandchild to be born!  It is one of  her son's first born, but he is already a step dad so he has this dad thing down.  It is so exciting.  I love babies!  It is awesome to see the nervousness and jitters from a first time parent.  I remember those feelings all too well.  But, to change topics, you do not need to be a parent to be a fulfilled adult.  I say this, because a friend of mine, who is childless, constantly gets asked when her and her husband are going to have a baby and if not why?  Seriously, this is really none of any one's business but theirs and why does it matter to anyone but them anyway?  And, why would you even ask why not?  Or when?  I could see if you were the mom, but random friends, people, etc?  Crazy.  Now I admit I am curious, some call it nosy, but I just ignore them, but I know when to curb my curiosity.  I love being a mom and step mom, but that does not mean everyone wants that path in life.  So, if you have friends or relatives who choose to not be a dad or mom, quit asking and know that it is none of your concern.

  So, hubby and I worked in the yard after work last night.  I have so many things I want to do inside and out that I was becoming overwhelmed.  There doesn't seem to be enough time to tackle them all, so yesterday I made a mental list of what needed to be done and decided to work on it a little at a time.  I did not share that list with hubby so when he came out last night and shaped up our out of control hedges I was overjoyed.  I did not ask and I love that.  It's wonderful that we can work together and help the other out without being asked. Some couples cannot work together and I am so glad we can.  So, I managed to get two things crossed off my list.  Accomplishment!!!  So now I have a cleaned off back patio area and beautiful hedges to look at.  I love being outside so I need to clean up my happy place.  Tonight I will tackle the downstairs patio.  I love that we have two patio areas.  I have created two different looks and functions so I can have the best of both worlds.  The upstairs one is for eating and cooking.  The downstairs has a workout bench and two Adirondack chairs with a matching table.  I am working on decorating the downstairs a little more, but when I am downstairs I can look out on my roses while relaxing with the hubby or kids with a good book and a yummy drink.  Hubby is an amazing bartender.  Did I mention that I love our house.  It is so peaceful and little by little we are creating our own space to come home to.

  My tip for you today.  Break your big tasks into small ones so they will not seem so overwhelming.  You will also be able to check things off your list, which is a huge deal for me.

  Hugs!!