This is going to be the longest month of my life!  I already know it, which makes it seem even longer!   I am constantly waiting.  I HATE WAITING.

Happy Birthday to ME!

Today is my birthday.  I am 47 years old.... and I fill GOOD about it!  It is the oldest I have ever been, yet the youngest I will be for the rest of my life.  Strange philosophy I know... but I am a strange 47 year old.  Recently just losing my Daddy.. I realized something... even though I already knew it, I think it just re-confirmed it for me.  I know life is precious... I KNOW that we don't have forever, and I look at 47 as still alive and kicking and blessed with more time to love my family, explore more possibilities and realize more dreams!  When I ask myself if I would like to be in my 20's again I say HELL NO!  They were not easy years.... But 30's were pretty great!  And my 40's have been pretty great too!  I think it is about attitude, you either have a good one or you don't.  But if you don't have a good attitude then the rest of your life isnt' going to be good either.  So even though I have notice more wrinkles and taking vitamins is about necessity now.   I have friends that died at 15, 18, 21, 35, 39, 49...some missing getting a license, graduating from school, getting married, watching their families grow, having grandchildren... I am glad that I have been blessed to live 47 years. 

Live your Dreams

Katie got some news today that might make her live her dream!  I am so excited for her.  I wish I could bluster and say what it is... but for now it is in the works.  I just know it will change how her father and I spend some of our weekends! And it will bring some friends around too.  I am ready for this adventure and I am ready for something nice to happen to her.  She has had a hard year.  She is precious and deserves it all!!! lol

Ducks in a Row

We got the contract in the mail today, signed it and mailed it back.  Hope it closes!  So frustrated at this point I have no faith in people.  I thought contracts were suppose to insure a sale...instead all they do is create false hope followed by depression.  People should have their ducks in a row before they make offers on houses... No... going back even farther... they should have their ducks in a row before the LOOK at houses and they should look at houses in their range bracket!  Our first offers were so far off the mark we didn't even entertain them.  Then people would offer a realistic price, then got a loan for only half!  I need my faith restored in the human race for this house selling business... So I hope this family can see this through. I need this time to be THE time.   It's a great house... they are getting a great deal... and I am tired of having false hope!

Baby needs a new pair of shoes!

Matthew found a car that he really likes tonight and he is going tomorrow to see it.  Wish we closed on the house TOMORROW so we could start making some things around here happen!  I am a planner... but not a waiter.  Things turn stagnant when you wait to make your move... people lose interest or forget... and then have to start all over.  When that house CLOSES... we are going to have a brand new adventure and I am ready to embark!  What is that saying... "Baby needs a new pair of shoes!"  Well in this case... baby needs a car so he quits driving mine! lol  And I need a car so I am not spending so much money on gas!