Thanks giving- Thursday November 27, 2008, Had a wonderful peaceful day at my son's place in Chicago- these are just some pics of his place-- I am so proud of all of my children!

Saturday night just drinkin some wine and listening to TheClassicametalShow.com

Just sitting here after working for over 8 hours at my computer today. I guess I am now, officially an Entrepreneur. I have become obsessed with my business. I wake up in the middle of the night with thoughts and I have to keep a pad of paper on my nightstand so I can write them down and then go back to sleep. Of course, sleep doesnt come for a while-- cant seem to drift off again-- think they call it "menopause".......oh yeah thats what it is. I was bored today so I took some pics with my new digital camera Tom bought me. Don't mean to bore everyone...........everyone? oh that sounds so crazy when I know there are only 2 people who read this blog- me and my daughter- so ok-- I posted a few pics of my place so my daughter wouldnt forget what it looks like.

Another great party tonight-- and what was even neater-- they were all christian ladies........ we had a fabulous time. And the neat part- there was NO alcohol-- I had a very good hostess- her very first ever party-- and she got her very first "toy" tonight--- woohoo--

Family Time

Last week I had my daughter and grandson at my place for a few days. Being divorced, I am alone most of the time so having company felt really good. It was great to have someone there when I got home from work at night. I am finding out that as I get older, I am missing my children and my grandchildren more and more. I have always been sentimental, but lately I miss the sound of my boys trying to outdo each other with their bragging--LOL or their achievements. I miss my daughter , my son in law and the kids and their laughter- the funny things that they do and say. I have always loved my kids to the max and I know that going through a divorce has had its effects on our relationship-- but I still love them with all my heart . My youngest just celebrated his 4th wedding anniversary yesterday--- 4 years------ I can remember the day they got married- my baby-- my baby who told me when he was 10 years old: "Mom- I'm like Jesus-- I will never leave you nor forsake you" yeah well that was until he met his future bride Valerie-- she stole his heart and that was it........ they are such an awesome couple.(I LOVE YOU TOO POOHEAD!) My oldest is probably the most creative person I have ever met in my life......... I know he didnt get it from me or his father------- so it had to be a God-given talent. My daughter has such a beautiful voice-- and I love that she is using it to glorify God and her children are following in her steps-- wow you should hear them sing. Kids if you read this-- know how incredibly much I love each one of you and am proud of all that you have accomplished!! SEAN....DAWN...KEN...DUSTIN...VALERIE.....YOU ARE ALL THE BEST AND I LOVE YOU WITH EVERY FIBER OF MY BEING!!

Today - Friday

Well, I have had all week to ponder and think about what I wanted to write on this thing called a blog. Since muse means to be absorbed in ones thoughts, I guess I will put my thoughts in writing for all the world to see...lol

I am finding that at the wonderful age of 56- things are fantastic in my life right now. Some days I have a clear mind-- like yesterday when the sun was shining-- and then today- cant think straight for anything. Yesterday I had an answer for every question and most of the time I was right-- hehe but today-- I cant even remember how to spell my name. I have dropped everything I picked up today. It' s Friday and I should be excited that I have the whole weekend to rest and recuperate from this exhausting week- but already I am dreading Monday-- and all the busy-ness starting ALL over again---- one thing is for sure-- there is NO retirement in my future-- I will have to work right up till the day I go to heaven.

I have to say- that even tho signs of Menopause are all around me-- everywhere I turn- everything I read-- I am bombarded with all the bad things about what it will do- yada yada yada-- the one thing I have noticed most is the weight gain. Being only 5 ft 1/2 inch, 1 pound can look like 10. I just couldnt stand the thought of growing out of my clothes- looking at my fat self in the mirror- sitting and noticing my lap is disappearing-- where did it go?? I finally broke down and bought a bottle of ALLI. Wow - this stuff is amazing. Despite all of the warnings and precautions of "treatment effects" I had that only for one day. I have just finished my 6th week and I have lost 12 lbs. Funny how the self confidence comes back-- and now I dont mind getting on the scale twice a week- Ieven stand straight now on both feet instead of only on one . I actually look at the scale instead of putting my hand over my face and peeking through my fingers. My Dr approved of it as long as I dont stay on more than 3 months.

Funny this thing called menopause.........men pausing to say O wow! No, thats not right-- whatever it is-- its another milestone in my life. I have had several opportunities to listen to my physician and have all of my womanhood yanked out-- but wait-- whoaaaaaaa this is MY womanhood-- this is a part of me-- God made me this way-- and youre NOT taking it away from me........ so for now, I will continue to run my air conditioner in the winter, I will continue to wear summer clothes to work year round, and I will continue to drink ice tea at 10 below zero. To all women out there---Enjoy life to its fullest!!!! Life actually does begin after 50-- ;)