Reasons

 I've been pretty busy lately.  I  don't know if I'm working or thinking harder.  Turning 60, I know my life is more than half way over. I'm ok with that. I've done some amazing things, but my proudest accomplishments? These three:

I know I can't take credit for the amazing adults that they have become, but I shared everything with them for nine months.  I wiped their bottoms and their tears. I thought I was the strong one but they have given me strength and reasons to find joy. They are responsible for the silver in my hair and lots of laugh lines on my face. A few worry lines too. 

60

 Today I actually turned 60. I say actually because my family has been celebrating me for the last four days. I  spent time with Paul, Paige, Parker, and Princess Pruitt.  They took me to a surprise party where Beth, David and JD were waiting.  Lauren and Nick were waiting at the Pizza joint along with all of my siblings. My dad and his wife were there. Some of my closest friends were there too. I was really surprised.  Tonight was a wonderful steak dinner. Lots of hugs and laughter, but there's still one hug I'm missing and will be for the rest of my life. I don't think I'll ever stop missing Dwight or wanting him by my side. He was my best friend and my forever. I know I'm loved and incredibly blessed. I'm very grateful.  I just miss my person.

Still counting

 Two weeks from tonight, I walk out of my job permanently.  Next week I'm on vacation.  Every day this week I've taken something from my desk home. I still have a few photos and my calendar on the wall. I'm down to just two plants in the office. It's beginning to seem real. Just five more working days after tonight. I thought about feeling guilty for retiring early, but after 38 years in transportation I know I've paid my dues. I'll miss some people and I really suck at saying goodbye but they can find me if they want to. Oh boy. 

Happy Birthday Lauren

 So my baby turned 33 yesterday and I didn't trust myself to post anything.  Knowing what I knew and trying to keep my mouth shut. Let it be known that Nick asked my blessing to propose in November and I have not blurted it to Lauren.  Seeing the love between them is a wonderful thing and I'm glad Nick allowed her mom and dad to witness the proposal.  I wish them many years of happiness and a bitchin hitchin.  

Count down

 Twelve more days to work. Twenty two days until retirement.  The count down is on.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

 I have nothing but respect for my grandson Parker. We made it to Krispy Kreme when the light was on.

So that meant we got a hot glazed donut. Parker ate his then  wanted a chocolate iced donut with sprinkles.  The second picture is how he ate it. Not one speck of chocolate or one single sprinkle left. Priorities taken care of.

Granny Hug

 There's just something about a grand child. I don't care how many diaper changes there are on a visit.  I don't care that they come to bed with me at five am. It warms my heart when they're excited to see me and my heart smiles when David tells me he needs a granny hug.