I found myself home alone today at 1:30 in the afternoon!!!  Al The Tile Guy finished grouting...Mike The Contractor stopped by to check up on us...and by early afternoon...Lucy and I were all alone.  Freedom!!!I had no clue what to do.It was strangely oddly quiet.No footsteps on the stairs.No front door opening and closing.Silence.Wow.  I forgot … Continue reading Home Alone!!!

My mom and me...Yesterday was my mom's birthday and I almost forgot.  When you don't have your mom here to send cards and flowers to...it gets a little less important.  I just say Happy Birthday to her in my head and go on with my day.  I used to send her a huge box...if I … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Mom…

I have lots of new friends this week...Mike The ContractorTom The PlumberStephen The HelperAl The Tile GuyDennis The Inquiring HusbandI cannot resist asking them questions and chatting and offering cookies and drinks...but they have gallons of Gatorade hidden in their trucks and need not one thing from me.  But I am my mother's daughter and … Continue reading Say Hello To All Of My New Friends…