Oh Who Cares?

Does it really matter if I get the sheets on the bed changed today? What difference does it make if I don't get the books back to the library until tomorrow instead of today? They aren't due until next Saturday. If I have too much caffiene and get jittery, who's going to notice? Oh, c'mon... WHO CARES?!?!!??

Geez... all is right with the world. My son-in-law hasn't been shipped to Iraq again. My daughter has the day off to spend with my gorgeous grandson Matt. My mother is still alive and healthy. My brother is looking forward to my visit. I can see, hear, walk, talk, the arthritis isn't too bad today, I have food in the house, clothes to wear, a wonderful home filled with way too much stuff but it's all stuff I want, there's a car in the driveway that works and has gas in it, that's insured and registered, I have a paid-for plane ticket to go to New Hampshire in three weeks, music to listen to, friends I can call. Life is damned good.

So who cares about the dust? Who cares about returning books a week early? I have what really matters - friends, family, love, a good sense of self.

If you want to join in, give me a call. I'll drop whatever I'm doing to go to lunch or dinner with you or to go shopping or help you. My life is damned good. Not just today but every day.

I'm not caring about the little insignifcant things anymore. It's the big ones that matter. Life is short. I intend to fill it (and my heart) while I can.

Matt!! And Heather!!

Well here he is, the little boy who lights up my heart the way his mom always does, too. He will probably be walking by next month. He's at that stage where everything and everyone is "dada". He will tolerate being held for a few moments and he did learn that Grammy has to kiss him a lot and he was OK with that for the most part. He's so tall! And I think he'll have feet like daddy since he's only 8.5 months old and already into a size 4 shoe!

I also had a wonderful opportunity to get together with my good friend Heather. She is such a wonderful lady! And she was enchanted with Matt. Can't say there isn't anyone who isn't enchanted with this smart and friendly little boy. Next time I'm in Hemet I want to meet her 3 girls. She gave me a bunch of wonderful goodies including an absolutely adorable crocheted cupcake! She is so much craftier than me! Handpainted clothespins with my name! And cotton yarn! Yum! Oh just tons of goodies! She lives over the mountain from Ally so if our schedules work, hopefully we can get together again when I'm there next time.

It was a great visit. Makes me anxious for New Hampshire when I will have an opportunity to spend 5 whole days with Ally and Matt!

Here's a picture of me with Heather and Matt.

Pictures!

I'm going to post pictures as soon as I can of Matt from my visit. And there's one of him with his Mom that I absolutely love.

Now I remember why I cry when the plane leaves southern California. It hurts to leave a piece of your heart behind.

Next month Ally and Matt will be flying in to New Hampshire and arriving on my birthday. They will spend 5 days with me there. I can hardly wait!!