This morning I cleaned my industrial strength porch fan. It was absolutely choked with black, oily, dirty, Lloyd dust, cat hair and a few chicken feathers. Which honestly, I had not even noticed until Lis was here and I borrowed her eyes for a second and was horrified. Fan cleaning is extremely gratifying for me. You can actually see the difference in the before and after and have a nice pile of nastiness to throw out the door, not to mention how much better the fan's performance is afterwards.
And then...
And THEN...
Two little boys came over with their mama who left them here so that she could go grocery shopping and try to create the smallest semblance of order in the process of being home, moving everything back from the RV to the house, and so forth. That is an overwhelming task and I was so happy to have the boys here for awhile so she could concentrate. We ate a lunch and Jessie got some of last night's gumbo which was a pretty fine gumbo as well as a slice of sourdough which was one of the best loaves I've ever made. She finally got on her way and I texted Lily that she should bring Magnolia over because she's been dying to see August and Levon. She cried and cried on Saturday because she had thought that when she woke up on Sunday morning, she would see them immediately.
And so Lily brought Maggie and the big boys visited for a few minutes.
He is not wrong. We did read a few books but mostly only Levon wanted to listen. And we got out a puzzle and started sorting pieces but that didn't last long either. There was just too much to do.
79 sounds blissful though I doubt it will be here, unfortunately. I hope you all enjoy...
ReplyDeleteA lovely day for grandkids and grandma. Enjoy your lunch tomorrow. It's 79F in our house right now and I don't like it. It's too damned hot still.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, those Kids in their TeePee is just precious... and the shelling of Peas... well, ALL of it, so wonderful they get along and Love each other so much that their time spent together is so Joyful!!!
ReplyDeleteLife could not be any better- that is true. Unless some one wanted to toss in a Stones concert, well, then- that would be the best day possible. Lovely seeing the cousins, the babies all- What a great group of kids you have there! I adore the frothy sea foam dress on the Magdalene child!
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to see those little boys again in your photos! I am actually looking after my Grands on Saturday for a couple of hours while their Dad, my eldest, goes to a childbirth class with his fiancee. (First time I have looked after them for 18 months. I used to get them from school twice a week!Not seen them much either.)They are 11 and nearly 9.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Pixie. 79F or as I know it, 26C ,is far too hot. In our recent hot spell it was 28c in our front room a couple of evenings. We don't have air con in this country ,as you know, so I had to sit with a fan blowing on me, but the "wind" on you gets tedious after a while.
I'm so happy for you that you got your "littles" back - although I can see they had a wonderful time on vacation. That picture of them on the porch swing is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love to see magnolia in her girly dress, dear little hands, running the show! She's got a an exciting future.
ReplyDelete"Reunited and it feels so good!" How sweet that they get along so well! A terrific day for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the gang is all together again. I think it's fantastic that they're reaching an age when they can keep each other occupied!
ReplyDeleteA terrific birthday week, Ms Moon! Why celebrate on just one day when you have so much love to share that it needs to spread over for days and days? Great seeing the cousins having fun together.
ReplyDeletehard to surpass this day but 79˚ in August? I would swoon.
ReplyDeleteUnadulterated joy. No, I can think of nothing better, except for May and Michael to not have to work and be able to join you. This post makes my heart sing.
ReplyDeleteCousins that tight is a magnificent gift. I hope it never goes away.
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful day you described. Reunited cousins. And those big boys are growing growing growing.
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