June 18, 2008

• Almost Ready........

  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.  

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