Elizabeth got the part she wanted! She's playing Cecily, Jack's young ward. She's so happy!
I'm feeling extra merry
So, my dad is interested in going to Bronner's Christmas store with me in early October. I had mentioned it on one of our drives recently.
Funny thing, when we were in London, he remarked to my cousin that he wasn't sure how we'd get along for 10 days together and was happy that he discovered I was a nice person to be around.
I knew he loved me, but to like me is different. We never got to spend much time together on our own without other people aiding in the conversation. Over the last four years, when I'd go on my own it was usually to take my mom out for lunch and shopping so he could have a break.
I have to double-check my vacation dates, but if we can go there before the snow flies that would be great.
He thinks I was there as a child, but I don't remember.
It's about an 8 hour drive from here so if we take a day both ways and spend two days there - that could work - I can't leave O'Malley alone longer than that and it's clear he wouldn't be content anywhere else.
That's enough to make anyone jolly!
Whew! It's Friday - "keep your nose tidy" (as my mom used to say)
Once I get through the business of today, I'll have three days off. Meeting with lawyers Monday afternoon. That task I've been putting off (unknowingly) for too long. I have three important things to take care of, but have to settle the Estate before I can push forward to settle them. I'm really having trouble with this because once I receive the money from my husband's TFSA (remember no Will), I know it will hit me hard with the reality that he's gone and not coming back.
I have so many good days and moments, feeling a freedom I haven't felt in three years and then I get hit with waves of emotions and grief over the loss of my soulmate.
My dad is going to join me at the lawyers for part of it anyway in case I become emotional; usually I can go into robot mode and deal with the task at hand, but I'm not so sure in this case.
I was going to go to Ottawa for an overnight to visit #1 son and his family; youngest grandchild's birthday is on Sunday and will be celebrated over the weekend. Wow, Lexi will be 8 and the oldest is going to be 28 in December.
Might go for an overnight next weekend. It's important that we stay connected and if that means I give them time to share their stories or just be together; it's important that our lives continue together.
Have a great day - keep a merry thought in your head
Yep. Riding the escalator has its ups and down, alright.
Thanks Crown! Happy Weekend Before Labor Day Weekend!
We got new washer and dryer installed yesterday, such a big difference from our old set. Well I am going to get started some on deep cleaning. Have a great day!
