Picnic Basket Wars, Skirmish 1

The picnic basket perch has been Betty's since her sweet black velvety self became part of our family a year ago.  Suddenly last evening, the perch was overtaken by brother, Bosley!

Betty attempted to unseat the interloper, to no avail. We could almost hear Boz saying, "give it up, girl, this nest is mine."

 

Outwitted by her brother, dear Betty sits atop the warm refrigerator to wait patiently.....to be continued.

It was a lovely sunny Saturday.  Some cleaning and quilt musing took place, and Teddy and I went to play and run with a friend's young red Doberman, named Apollo.  

Early to bed for us all.....tomorrow we will cheer on the Pats.

PEACE!

JOY

 Volunteering at Teddy's school today, I had a moment that nearly brought me to my knees with tears of happiness. While escorting children to reading and math testing, I was sort of blinded by the glorious sunlight coming through a large window at the end of the hall. A line of children ahead to our left, was backlit by the sunshine. Teddy's silhouette stood out to me as he raised his arms high, turned to the teacher in charge, and said, " That's my Nana, can I go to her?"  With arms outstretched and a shriek, he came running toward me to envelope me in happy hug.  WOW.  Makes every second  of life a treasure. 

It was a black ice morning but our day quickly became warm enough to melt it off.Stepping out to go to the bus was dicey but also brought us full, deep breaths of fresh air, and the many sounds of birds, letting us know Spring is on the way.

Tonight I am about to watch the first episode Victoria, season II.  A nice treat, and I am sure Bosley will join me to fill my lap.

Hope your day was filled with a little feeling of Spring, as well.

LOVE.....

More randomness from the last few months.....

A snowy morning at the bus stop

                                                     Boz just melts into Teddy's arms!

The Present

Glimpses......

 For the first time in 20 years I have a headboard.  Found this beauty for 10. at a local consignment shop.  Boz and Betty are certain it was acquired as a fancy scratching post!!  

Florida grandson, Marshall and his girlfriend, Paige came to Chatham in December, and became engaged.  It was a delightfully romantic time to share.

An engagement dinner...L-R:  myself, son, Jason, Marshall, Paige, Teddy, DIL, Alison.

It's been a while.....I am still here, happy, healthy, and filled with the joy of daily life as a live-in Nana. I do tend to stumble over realizing how much I have missed posting special life events on here, so I will try to catch up a little with some random thing from the past year that make me so happy


LM and I still mourn Ms G's passing in September but we are content knowing she had a great life, and kitties cannot stay with us forever no matter how much love we give.  Meanwhile, We have Bosley and Betty for great entertainment, so much love, and a lot of mischief.

We are having a very cold and messy winter so far, and today was another of those days when we woke up wondering, "will there be school, or not?"  Teddy was off at the usual time though, and I got to spend a nice day at home with Alison, my lovely daughter-in-law. She is a gift to me in so many ways.

Tomorrow I am back to my little volunteer job at Teddy's school.  He is so fortunate to have a beautiful, warm and welcoming school with so many dedicated teachers. He is thriving and loving everyday.

Quilting is put away for now.....I do long to be as productive, as in the past, but time and space do not allow.  So strange that when I worked a full-time job, I seemed to have much more time, and get so much more done.....at my former home, I could leave projects out and take up easily whenever the urge struck.  I have come to peace with the fact that this is another of life's phases, and it is OK.
Last week, I did put some fabrics out, and have the desire to make a pillow with a pieced top. We shall see where that leads. Design ideas are flowing.

A lot of my spare time goes in to going to work out with my personal trainer 3 times a week.  The new strength and energy goes a long way to making me able to keep up with Teddy's schedule.

That's my present, and for today, I am beyond grateful and at peace.  I have circled the wagons around my soul, and love my life. It is precious.

PEACE!