It went by so fast! I didn't sleep well last night, I attribute it to the hot tea I had while we watched Downton Abbey. I tossed and I turned, and once I can't get comfy, it's game off. I finally did sleep though, and in the early morning hours, I was in such a deep sleep, I didn't waken when Paul got up to start work. When I opened my eyes and looked at the clock, it was eight o'clock! oh no! I had to hurry hurry to get to the pool! No shot of espresso for me!
The pool was ahhh nice. I actually participated in the deep water part today! My knee can swim! It feels clanky, but it works. :)
Home...I had my coffee, mmm, then vacuumed, because Sonja was coming over with baby Kaia. The sun was shining, so we opened the umbrella and put a blanket down and got out the baby blocks. The hours flew by, we came in out of the sun and had afternoon coffee. I tried to rock baby K to sleep, but she was having none of it. Sonja packed her up and headed home, and we faced the daily dilemma: dinner, what is for dinner. Paul made bacon and eggs. I sliced some strawberries. Camille and Char decided to use the leftover grilled chicken and made alfredo sauce with pasta.
We watched another episode of Downton, and now the girls are doing schoolwork.
This weekend, Abigail is coming for a visit, and we have big plans. Three of my girls and my niece and I are going to Seneca Lake to a few wineries, and to lunch. Then back here for a celebration for Sonja's birthday! I will find out what Sonja is thinking of for dinner...:)
Our typical spring here in the north east, back to cold weather! Tomorrow is mild but rainy, by the weekend brr, with possible fluuries mixed with rain!
Today, though, it was gorgeous.
The blue sky and the birds singing...
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Hi Della ,
It sounds like your SD prongs is like hours. We just had such a snow fall hundreds of cars were stuck out in a whiteout blizzard in the middle of nowhere for at least .24 hours ….. some longer. It was horrific. Children and families. It was Judy awful. Now today the sun dhimrf. shined Go figure.
I’m sad abut you brother snd sister Della. It’s very hard.Abigail is coming to visit so that will be great!
I’m in bed ready to nod off so better do that before nod off here v
Have a great day!! Don’t you just Love Downton Abbey? The movies are disappointing though. Not llike the series.
Marilyn from Canada 🇨🇦 TV🌞🌞🌞
I am glad you got some sleep eventually even if it did mean rushing to the pool. It sounds like a lovely afternoon and dinner. It sounds like you have a great plan for the weekend.
Sending love and hugs. That is good your sister is going to be in the cemetery with the rest of your loved ones.
My grandpa committed suicide when he was 82. It's not talked about but we have never tried to hide it. He was ill and tired of living. It was a shock, especially to my grandma who didn't know what he did until the police were at the front door with lots of questions. Yes, terrible for those left behind. My condolences for the loss of your brother, and for your dear sister, who fought for her life. It is never easy. I'm happy your deep water swim went well, Della! Good news! Have a blessed day! xo
I appreciate you sharing that detail of Billy's death, and the posts where you have told about you and your siblings' feelings and reactions. Still unimaginable, but that is a part of your family story. Praying for continued comfort at the loss of Cheryl. Hugs
Valerie
Marilyn, thank you. I watched one of the Downton movies at the theater, and it was pretty good. The episodes of Downton are SO good, I've seen them so many times, but they don't disappoint. I hope you guys get some nice spring weather soon, we're getting a frost this weekend...not a snowstorm though! Wowza!
Oh yeah, the Finger Lakes wineries are lovely! They're glacier formed lakes that are long and thin, like fingers, and the views from the wineries are magical. I cannot drink alcohol, my body says no, even though I'd like to be able, makes my heart race, but I like to taste it a bit:). The local wines are so good. And yes, it's so good that Cheryl will be with family up at the cemetery. :).
Terri, that's rough about your grandpa. We just don't know what others are going through sometimes, so sad. Hugs.
Thank you, Valerie.
Your sisters burial will be hard for you, missing someone is not easy...grief is a process. Oh my... suicide is so very hard...those left behind suffer the most.
I think it's very helpful of you to share that detail of Billy's passing. My sister and her husband divorced years ago, but when he took his own life last year it was horrible for my niece and nephew, and for everyone who knew him. It causes so many more problems than it fixes, and you spend the rest of your life wondering what you could have done. My niece and nephew will always feel guilty because their father did that, and it wasn't their fault in any way. So often in family blogs like this, you only see the happy view, so I really appreciate you letting us know that these things happen even in happy families.
I agree, and suicide friends and relatives are left reeling, wondering what they missed. It's awful.
Those poor kids, I know, it's in no way their fault, but you always wonder what you could have done, what you missed. I do try to be real here, although it's not always easy because some stories are not mine to tell, and my kids read this:).
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