Well I know it has been ages since I blogged. But I just have been so busy. And I wish it was all interesting events to blog about. Just alot of work. I've been saying I'm changing my name to Marie Walker. Because I am surrounded by people in walkers. I just can't stand the thought of getting old. It is just horrible. Oh yes!! I know what the alternative is. It wouldn't be so bad if you knew ahead of time what condition you would be in. But I dread the thought of someone else doing everything for you. And I mean everything!!!
I know we must endure to the end. But why does the end have to be so awful? Anyone ready to commit suicide after this blog? I'm sorry. These are my thoughts today.
I did,however, stay with my grandaughters this weekend. And I must say that helped my spirits. They are just so beautiful. And such nice girls.
I would rather be with young people than old. It does keep you thinking young.
I could have gone to church with Ben, Max, and Molly today. That would have been so much fun for me. But I just feel so sick I can't get off the couch.
Well as Scarlett O'Hara said "tomorrow is another day"

the Mall

I hate the mall. It just seems like you are walking around and around in circles. I never know where the stores are because they always seem to change. But I went to buy a necklace to match my new peasant blouse (which I love). Well the store I wanted was gone, of course. So I headed for another I knew was there for sure. As I am walking along I hear little voices sayong "Wee. Wee" It was my Trumbull grandchildren Max, Molly and Ben. And of course Sam. We had time to have lunch together. And that was fun. And I think fun for Mom with an extra pair of hands..
Ben asked me "why do you love me so much?" I told him, because he was such a wonderful little boy" Plus when he grows up to be a doctor he can take care of me at the nursing home!!!
I finished The Weight of Water. It was such a good book. The kind of story you just have to keep reading. But what a sad ending.

nice day

This was such a nice day. I had nowhere special to go. And had plenty of time to do things in the house I need to do. But why does it seem like things are still a mess? Well I guess because I am trying to get ready to paint the living room and dinning room. And all the other rooms are filled with "stuff" I really have to throw out some things. I never realized how much junk I have.
But I did find time to sit outside and read my new book. The Weight of Water. It's funny that it another book about a small island. This time off the coast of Maine. I like it already.
It is so beautiful where I live. So peaceful. But the pool opens up this week and then it's nothing but "Marco"---"Polo". I mean kids yelling and screaming. But I don't mind to much. It's nice to hear them have fun.

update

On Wed a got to babysit for the twins. The children I like second to my own grandchildren and also their brother Ben. Their mom was not too happy when I got there. The kitchen was decorated with chocolate syrup and milk!!! Max got busy doing that while mom was in the basement cleaning Molly's mess. I know I can laugh about it because my days of doing that are gone.
I remember when my grandaughter Ashely decided to decorate my brand new sofa with magic marker. And her entire body as well!!!!
Got my mammo on Thurs. And am glad that is over with. Got no call to come back for another view. Which happed last time.
Took my mother to the dermotologist for a growth on her foot. Yuck what an ugly thing. I thought I wouldn't look during the procedure. But just can't help myself with that stuff. I'll have to Google the diagnosis because I never heard of it. But he said it was caused by a virus.
We are going back for a full body check.. And he will have a field day when he sees all the sun damage she has. I decided a few years ago. No more sun for me after I saw what her skin had turned into. And now my kids and grandkids are rethinking the sun. But.oh, we all love the beach. Just now we are bringing umbrellas.

good news

I had my follow up appointment at Yale yesterday. Dr. Heald (good name for a Dr.) thinks I my not even have that strange skin cancer. I will have another biopsy in 3 mons. But I don't have to use that cream that burns my skin anymore. Yeh!! It hurt.
I'm reading the Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd. Because I really loved The Secret Lives Of Bees. Mermaid Chair is not bad. It's veeeeery romantic. It just is not as interesting as her first book. No real depth to this one. A good beginning of summer book, though.

nice weekend

What a wonderful weekend. Just very quiet. And that is fine with me. I did things in the house and am trying to do things to get ready for painting. I never realizes how many nic nacs I have. Sunday was great. But I did skip Stake conference. We had Mother's Day again. This time with the whole family. It was held at my daughter's. I made my Scotch eggs and Gabby did the rest. And it was all great. The weather was really nice. And we got to sit outside on the deck. Our family just loves to be outside in the air and the sun.
No work today. But Carly my come over while Gabby and Ashley go to St. V's for a tour. As Ashley is thinking of a nursing career. And I think that will be a great choice for her.

way behind

As I have been reminded I am way behind on my blog. Maybe because I just don't think my life is interesting enough to blog about.
Let's go back to Mother's Day. That turned out to be just great. I was supposed to work for Dr. G. But his wife said "take the day off". You don't have to twist my arm on that one.
So I got to sit outside and read my book. And then had a great day with my daughter and grandaughter's. We went to the movies and then went to Outback to eat. And, oh yes, one other great thing. I got 2 tickets to The Dancing With the Stars Tour in July!!! What a great gift.
The rest of the week has been work and taking my mother out and to the Dr's. or something.
I know I sould be doing something more with today. But I am just happy to be home. And besides it is raining out. Good reason, Huh?