Mon.-Busy rainy Monday. Washed clothes, made some mashed potatoes and venison mushroom gravy, rice, 2 quarts tomato juice, and butter beans. Baked oatmeal also later on in the evening when Nathan and Alli were here. Watched two movies. 'Heaven is for Real' and 'Divergents.' Enjoyed them both. Michael had his first day at Liberty. Guys were rained out at their job in W.
Tues.-Went to Farmville. Stopped in to visit Judy, meet with Jenny and Savvy at Uptown, went to the PO and bank, and then headed towards Midlothian with the girl's day out I promised Savvy for her grad gift. We found some great buys at TJMax, Old Navy, and Target. Had supper at Chipotle and got back to her place after 8. Showed the 'girls' our buys and headed home. Alli, Nathan, Susan, and Michael, were all here. Nathan didn't want to sleep. After trying to settle him we were quite sure he was missing his daddy. She strapped him in his car seat and he was really crying and I started to whistle and he stopped crying immediately and smiled. I kept whistling, Alli kept whistling, and his little eyes started drooping. She took him the long way home and I think he went to sleep. Guys were rained out again in W.
Wed.-Great day catching up with correspondence, wash, etc. Eve. with Nathan and Alli watching 'Walk the Line.' Nathan loves this music. Stops crying immediately. He talked to me tonight more than ever but he sang with 'June Carter.' What a crooner he is. Taught Michael how to iron his shirt and pants today. He bought an ironing board and is going to do his own from now on. Important for him to look pressed and professional for the airlines. Susan went to the gym and got groceries, took care of Phil's calves, etc. We went for a ride on the gator today to see the hornet's nest over at Happy Valley. Susan got stung by one on her foot on our property yesterday. I wanted to make sure she knew where this one was. Beautiful lightning tonight. Saw where they are predicting an early colder and snowier than average winter in our area this year.
Thurs.-Today's big event was going out to Richmond early to shop at Home Goods, Whole Foods, and Trader Joes. Then went to the Richmond airport during rush hour and picked up Janelle and Micah. They had been in Alberta for 2 weeks.
Fri.-Didn't sleep well last night. Took herbal supplement to help me sleep from Whole Foods and Susan didn't sleep either after taking them. We were restful but our minds were so alert. I think it would be a great thing to take on a plane to help me relax and yet stay alert. Anyway. Got the back room somewhat cleaned up today and organized a notebook to prepare for studying to teach some Wed. nights this fall. Did wash and took care of Nathan while Mommy went grocery shopping. He chuckled and smiled deeply 5 times in a row-each time I said, "Mommy's going to tell me because you can't!" He thought that was hysterical. Or at least humorous. But his mommy called later in the day and he had belly laughed. I forget why but oh, this is so much fun. It's nice to have Phil and the guys home from Williamsburg. Nathan and Alli are happy too, that Freeman is home.
Sat.-Busy Sat. making pot roast, cleaning house, loving on Nathan.
Sun.-Nathan's baby dedication. Streams were there and it was so good to have them sitting beside us. Susan felt awful but didn't want to miss Nathan's dedication so she came for that and left. Has a sore throat, stiff neck, and headache. Made some exciting plans for the near future. Phil and I drove the gator all over kingdom come. Found some elderberries. Next year, I want to get them a little sooner and make some tincture for the winter season. PB and Livi came for a key to the fishing spot. In the 70's. Overcast.
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