To Remember

Today marks the day, two years ago, my nanny died. I miss her so much. I think of her everyday and wish she were with me. She was my source for a quick recipe, words of wisdom, to share some news, and to laugh and smile. I am forever changed since that day. My eyes have not seen the same happiness.

Things I remember the most:

Her smell

Her laugh (or giggle)

Green beans with bacon

Popcorn balls

Angelfood Cake on my birthday

Kings in the corner

Playing games

Days spent with her

Selflessness

Kindness

Love of family and tradition

Devotion to God

Her words of impact:

"Nothing ends good or they wouldn't end."

"Mourn a birth and rejoice a death."

So today as hard as it is, I rejoice in your memory, honor and spirit. I love you, Nanny!

Glorious day

Despite the fact that I was up earlier then would have liked helping Audrey author her puppet show book report, today is a GLORIOUS day. You ask why? It is 65 degrees outside. I have all the curtains drawn, the front door open, the window in the kitchen open letting all the beautiful sunshine pour in. The bounce in my step has returned and I have even taken the car to get washed. OHHHHHHHH! AHHHHHHH! Life is good.

Think I will walk to get Audrey from school. Note to self: Wear rubber suit! All that snow makes lots of water, slush, mud, guck, and just plain nasty stuff.

Cough, cough, cough

Carson has had a cold for quite some time. Colds just seem to linger with him and go to his chest. His cough is barky and rough. We have given him cough syrup and a couple breathing treatments to open the airways and to make him more comfortable.



When I picked him up from pre-school, his teacher told me he coughed the entire time. I explained that he is not contagious and the treatment he received before going. I am not sure if she told me this as a "Why would you send this boy to school like this?" or if it was a "By the way." Now I have motherhood guilt..... oh no why am I such a bad mom. He is on his death bed and I sent him to school. Oh well, I thought he was fine to go. He is such a trooper.

Guess What?

It is snowing again!