The Weekend

I have to tell you that I had a wonderful weekend. It was good on so many levels. First of all I got off my a$$ and actually cleaned my house. This entailed unclogging my vacuum cleaner which is a pain but I couldn't take the place any more. So I made all the little spiders go away and got rid of all the dog hair that was laying around. Of course, by the time I finished, Bosco was working on replacing all the hair for me. There should be much less now that I am down to only one dog. It seems to strange to have only one. But Bosco is coping. I know he is lonely but he will have to get used to that. He's only got me now. Anyway, I have discovered that when I let my house gets messy it affects my mood. So by cleaning I got the weekend started off right.

After a shower I headed over to Missy's for my babysitting. Now I love to spend time with Serif. Even if she's in a bad mood. Unfortunately, she feel asleep and sleep the whole evening but I could look at her adoringly and touch her. With her sleeping I found myself dozing. So I took out my contacts and snuggled into Missy's sofa. I had a nice visit with Missy when she got home from her high school reunion and enjoyed hearing about all her old friends. It's so hard to believe it's been 10 years. In many way it seems like just yesterday, and in other ways, it seems like a different lifetime. The baby woke up and it was so sweet. She was surpised to see that I was still there but gave me the sweetest smile. I love that little girl so much.

It was strange because this is the first time that I have spent the night at Missy's house. We haven't woken up in the same house since the day she married. Serif woke up around 7, but her parents have their own routine and I tried not to get in the way. I went back to see if I could help but they had everything under control. It was so wonderful to see Missy sitting there feeding her baby and Terry sitting on floor in front of them loving on the baby. It was such a beautiful family site that I didn't want to intrude and left them to their daughter. I am so happy that Missy has found such happiness in her life. I know how much she loves Terry and how much he loves her. They have built a beautiful life together. It is something every mother wishes for her child. I am very grateful.

So I guess old age and love of sleep won out and I went back to sleep and left Missy and Terry to take care of the baby. Missy slept but Terry took over daddy duties. It was so sweet when I walked in to see him at the computer and Serif happily playing and watching her daddy. She is such a daddy's girl. She can't get enough of him. It is so wonderful to see. I'm so glad that they can have that wonderful relationship. I know how important my father was to me and how much Patrick meant to Missy. I think that's something every little girl should experience.

So all in all I got to spend 24 hours with my wonderful daughter, her husband and my fantastic granddaughter. It was strange and wonderful. I hope I didn't outstay my welcome but I have to admit it felt so natural. I really enjoy their company. Even if I'm watching TV or knitting while everyone sleeps. Thank you Missy and Terry for always making me feel so welcome. And thank you Serif for being such a wonderful addition to our family.