We had so much fun in Heather's pool last year that my Husband has finally arranged to have an above ground pool put in this year.  Yesterday morning, bright and early, the process began.  Mark and his crew had the pool up and Jay started hauling in the water about 1 o'clock.  It will take a few days for all the water to be delivered and my Husband still has to do the electrical work before it can be inspected.  Once it passes inspection, I intend to be a poolside resident for a while.  My Husband amazes me sometimes in his ability to be a Keeper.  I have taught my girls that men are either Keepers or just to be enjoyed.  Keepers are the ones you marry and the others are to be enjoyed for their ability to be entertaining.  Keepers are the ones that believe in marriage for Life, want children if you are able and if not, then you are enough to fill their Lives, have the ability and desire to practical stuff like.....plumbing, electrical work, woodworking, carpentry, auto mechanics, run heavy equipment, use a chainsaw, or do tile work.  Some women are blessed with a man that can do one or two of these mentioned things but I am super blessed with a man that can do them all plus some things I have not even mentioned.  I know a Keeper when I see one.  I think that is because I am a Keeper too.  While I am not perfect (and neither is he), he can leave for work and KNOW that I will remain true to him...even if I am tempted, our children will be loved and well cared for, the house will be cleaned but still be able to have the children build their tunnels scarehouses, put on concerts and plays for us and just have a general lived in appearance.  He also knows that I love him to distraction even if he gets on my nerves now and then.  As my children are growing up and leaving to start their own homes, my home is starting to get that "model" home look since I now longer have to wash away sticky fingerprints, pick up shoes left where they took them off and just the general clutter kids spread throughout a house when they are home.  It used to drive me crazy and, there for awhile, when we had full occupancy with 7 kids and my Husband, I gave up being the super Mom and demanded that the workload be evened out a bit.  Much grumbling but it was accomplished to a degree.  Now.....I am just enjoying some of the empty nest perks though I will not be officially an emptynester until July 19th when my last little chick flys from the nest to get married.  After so many children, I am going to enjoy some of the peace and quiet for a while.  I do not worry about being alone since I will have my Husband to cuddle up with since he wants to get off the road and stay home with me.  Plus, my children even now call me all the time and I know they will want to visit......even if it is to be able to get into the pool....lol.  Plus there is the threat......if they do not come to me......I will go to them....not much of a threat since my kids love me and my grandchildren adore me.  I just wish everyone lived a little closer since gas prices are so high.  Don't even get me started on the subject of high gas prices.  I remember a time they used to at least try to justify why the prices were climbing......now......they just raise the prices and, in essence, flip us the bird.  

Hi Mom!  Just a reminder........I love you very, very much.

 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.       Proverbs 14:22

Once again I have come under attack.  Magazine subscriptions that I have not requested or subscribed to have been flooding my mailbox.  A prank?  A very time consuming one if it was intended as a prank, over 17 magazines have arrived so far.  Only a few individuals came to mind that would go to this much trouble to try to interfere with my Life and try to cause a problem, someone with time on their hands and access to a lot of magazines.  Hmmm....like you might find in  a doctor's waiting room or at a hospital waiting room.  I reported the incident to the NY State Troopers along with a list of possible suspects.  One of the individuals talked to my Husband about it after receiving the call.  "It was not meant to go this far"  What?  I guess I am suppose to take it on the chin again.  How many attacks am I suppose to ignore  This time the reason that was given for creating this magazine deluge was a total fabrication, since no bet was made by either party with each other or with any other person.  This person also put a lie in my daughter's mouth since she did not make the call in tears.....she just called to see if the alterations had been scheduled and what the cost was going to be.  I know this part for a fact since I heard that part myself.  Upon hearing my daughter sigh, she was asked it anything was the matter.  My daughter has been planning her wedding for a long time and they have been paying for most of it.  As a result my daughter wants this day to be her special day with no one else horning in on her moments of glory.  When she goes down the aisle she wants all eyes on her.....not on someone's piercing, tattoo's, hairstyle or any other distraction.  She has been very clear about this from the very start, so it should not be a problem.  Conversations with the individual seem to indicate that a problem might be coming up on the horizon, so I gave my daughter a heads up so she had time to either correct the problem or find a way around the problem.  The problem was suppose to be the reason for the bet.  First of all, there was no bet but it any of us had tried to make a bet......we would not have found any takers since we were all having the same doubts including my Husband.  When my daughter discussed the problem with the individual saying that she wanted everybody to be proven wrong, that the individual wouldn't develop issues, a point was made that THIS issue would not be a problem at the wedding, in fact, a Promise was made that it would not be a problem.  You would think that would have been the end of it.   No......Drama rears it ugly head in the form of the magazine deluge, a method of revenge or punishment??  Totally unfair since I have done nothing to deserve this illegal activity directed at me.   My husband thinks an apology should smooth over everything but was told that an apology can not be said.  A written one was suggested but as of this date, no apology has arrived.  Needless to say, I am NOT holding my breath.  It has caused my Husband to be even more loving towards me since he is having to face the truth on several issues as a result of this recent harassment.  I am NOT the Bad Guy and I am not the one causing all the Drama and, most of all, I am NOT the one telling lies.