75 to be exact. Today is the 75th day of 2009. My year thus far has been okay. Nothing spectacular but I don't have a problem with a quiet life.
Rudy and I continue to enjoy our relationship and look forward to the day when we will be together for good. The ring discussion continues and I will be sure to let him know when I have convinced myself that it doesn't matter what his zip code is when he asks. I honestly never thought I would find a relationship that is so easy and so satisfying. I thank the Lord daily for bringing Rudy into my life and the lives of my children.
I have been sick twice, the kid more times than I can count and two weeks of sick cats is about all I can take. Thankfully we are all just about well at the same time now and with warmer days coming about more often I hope we can stay that way.
The kid and I made our first snowman with snow he brought down from the mountains. He and I had his first real snowball fight as well that afternoon. What fun that kid is.
We have been in awe of the wildlife and plant life we continue to see from our windows and in our yard. We are less than amused by the gophers we seem to have bought with the property but still quite intrigued by them and the quest to remove them. Who knew that moving less than an hour away would give us such wonderful surprises? Certainly not us.
I had words with my sister as she attempted to repossess something that wasn't hers to begin with nor was it part of my Momma's estate. I made sure she understood that I am not mad {as she believes I am} but rather I am just not returning something that was given to me by Momma over 12 years ago. I am just not. She will come around eventually. She always does. Until then I am not losing any sleep over it all.
The kid took his NREMT and is now also licensed to be an EMT within our county. He is working on his Ambulance Driver license so he can get out there and do what he is trained to do. He also spends weekends volunteering at his favorite Vollie Fire Station in the desert and enjoys it very much. This past weekend he saw fire. HUGE deal! LOL! Gotta love that kid.
The marrieds are doing well and are looking forward to the son-in-law finishing up and graduating in June. Then they will move about 3 hours my way and will be so much closer for visits. We can't wait and have many plans to spend as much time together as our lives will permit.
Last month Rudy visited and he and I took a weekend trip to Arizona to visit his parents. It was a meet the parents and extended family type people weekend and I had a great time. His parents are very cute together. I have been mother approved. YaY! They showed me some of their favorite places to go while we were there. We visited an Art Studio, a gorgeous Mission and a pizza joint with an amazing organ setup. Too bad the guy playing the organ didn't enjoy his job. That made me sad for him. Our weekend was over all too soon and I hope to be able to spend a few more days together next year than we did this year.
During our trip to AZ Rudy introduced me to The News From Lake Wobegon. I am hooked. It is quite funny and you should check it out. You can get the podcast for free on iTunes.
All things considered I would have to say that thus far 2009 has treated me very well and I feel very blessed. That is all the news that is fit to print {or that I can come up with on half a cup of coffee anyways} from Shenanigan Manor, where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average. {tee hee}
QOTD:
How has 2009 treated you thus far, 75 days into the year?
