Finally sitting down and writing

Today I'm enjoying the company of a tiny little girl with sparkling eyes, a huge 6 tooth grin, and a shriek that can probably shatter glass. We've spent the last 7 hours together, both more than ready for a nap which will not occur until her mama comes and gets her. We have played, made huge messes, made an Easter card for her mama, ate too much, played a lot with dolls, watched Dora and SpongeBob (I hope to never, ever see them again), cuddled and snuggled, taught her the word "No" when it comes to kitchen knives, made her angry at not getting free reign in everything she wanted to do, giggled and laughed a lot, smelled pretty flowers, and will probably do more of the same again sometime soon.

I have more than 80 nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Probably a few great greats as well, but they are so hard to all keep track of. I'm Auntie to this one in a convoluted way. Darling Husband's former stepdaughter's baby. Hey, family is family as long as the love is there. 

Hoping to get out and ride again sometime this week. I'm feeling somewhat cooped up, and am now sleeping up to 18 hours at a time. 

I have a roast to throw in the crockpot, an angel food cake to bake, one parent to phone, and that's it for the have to's. Ready to relax and enjoy myself.

Got the Luminess makeup system a couple of days ago. It's really pretty neat, takes care of blending that I can no longer see to do with regular makeup. My face looks absolutely perfect, no splotchy areas, pores or wrinkles. Instead of my 50's, I now look like I'm back in my 20's! I use a 12x magnifying mirror to check when I'm done, and it just amazes me. Perfect skin even magnified 12 times, I sure wouldn't have believed it. Between the luminess system, retinA, frownies, and my hairdresser I look younger than before I had children. Love it! Instead of laughing at the infomercial when it first came out, I should have ordered it then. Who says I have to look my age?

Vanilla Biscotti coffee is brewing, cranberry/mandarin candles are lit, and for me, it's now a few days later. Been keeping pretty busy with things large and small. 

Tonight is for relaxing, after having company all day. It feels great to curl up in a beanbag chair and floor pillows, using the huge ottoman for a coffee table. I rarely sit on any of the chairs or sofas other than dining room chairs. The comfort of bringing whatever I'm working on to this spot makes me feel much younger (and a lot more limber) than I actually am.

Okay, after dreaming all of my life about wanting some space of my own, I finally have it. A beautiful, sunny room, full of all sorts of delights that are there just because I enjoy them. It's a fantasy come true with beautiful decor and gorgeous furniture. .....And, it's too lonely. Off at the end of the house where I can't  see or hear what is going on. Those sunny windows don't show my lovely gardens, opening those same windows won't bring in the scent of my roses or the birdsong from the feeder in the peach tree (which is in bloom). So, my thoughts are to turn it into a guest room with... I have no idea.

The rain has gone on for the past couple of days. I'm counting on these April Showers to bring the May flowers. Of course it helps if I plant them. Plenty of seeds are ready, I just have to go to Lowe's and buy up every purple petunia that they have.

Spending more and more time in the dark. In low daylight I no longer turn on the lights. Living without the sight is getting more and more comfortable. Finding things is getting easier, at least at home. Cooking is getting better as long as the crockpot gets used frequently. Gotta remember to collect my favorite recipes and enlarge them. 

Enough for tonight.