It's a good day

I made it through the birthday party yesterday!!!  Mark's ex has decided that she is the main Grandparent in his son's little boy's life.  But I knew that when I married Mark 9 years ago.  It was nice just to enjoy the party and just be me.  I didn't feel all nervous or like I had to behave a certain way.  But for a 1 year old Jacob got enough gifts for 10 kids.  Oh well, he's the first...they always get spoiled don't they?  I was able to talk to Mark's ex too.  That's a step in the right direction.  They have 5 kids together and there will be 4 more weddings and many grand babies ... peace is better than the bitterness that used to follow all of us before.   I guess Loving others and the Golden Rule do make you feel good!!

Today was pretty good.  The kids are all home for the summer, including Tim who's 22, Eric who's 19, Dale who's 17 and Liz 15...I have to remind myself to treasure these  times they will be all back to college, high school and me driving the school bus come August and then I won't have these crazy times...Gotta always remember to stay in the moment!!