Sleepless and full

3am, all of us unable to sleep.
I got several hours thanks to a pain pill for a back ache.
(Days ago Zoe took off like a bat out of hell off our lawn.
She heard a puppy crying and ran to save it. She was on a leash
that retracts, at the end of the line, she yanked the heck out of
my back. It’s been achy and half a vico*din helped me sleep.)

Jan and Hilary barely slept at all. I think we may shower and
head out soon. We could be past Atlanta before sunrise.

I have such angst over these dogs and my son’s ability to hear
that they need care. He seems to be in another world.
We have asked two of his friends to hang with him this week
and see that he takes care of issues here. Damn!

Last night we went to dinner at Kate’s. Her first meal cooked
in her own home. The first time she has attempted anything
complex on her own. She made us baked Ziti, salad and bread.
A rocky road cake (bought) and even made me lemonade because
I cant drink carbonation. Every single item a favorite of mine.
The Ziti was out of this world! She even bought Jan Diet coke.

Seems she learned something all those years as I did the same
for them and others, for parties. She learned to be a proper hostess.
Taking note along the way of likes and dislikes of her potential guests.
Paying attention. I am a proud mom! The cooking skill, well that is all her.
Highly impressed by her!

My gifts were several pieces of lovely clothing and BOTH THE
nightgown and the ROBE I coveted! Extravagance all the way, just the
softest cotton ever! Lacy and delicate… I am in love with both!
I’m packing them but I had to wear them last night, uhhh tonight.

Among Hilary’s gifts to me was a beautiful long white linen pencil skirt,
(straight sides) just lovely on, even with those saddle bags I still carry.

We had a wonderful time there, though Jan decided that the pups
missed Kate and brought them along to her house. (Carrie has a dog!)
They all got along except Zoe. She acted a fool. She wont be going back!

I installed window film on Kate’s bathroom window. It looked out onto
a street and a curtain wouldn’t do well there.
(wet conditions just over the sink) Everyone could see her.
It bothered all of us. I installed this film that I have had forever for
another project. It is also a mosaic pattern! She really appreciated it.
Privacy!

So we are stuffed from a wonderful dinner, stuffed full of family love
and unable to sleep. Ready to get the hell out of dodge, as they say…
I am off to shower for the trip! Have a great day.
We will check in this evening if we find an internet connection.

Thanks for all the wishes, I wasn’t going to mention it.
Posting that one is having a birthday on a blog begs for attention.
Or so it feels…I try not to do that too often in public.
But I did want to say thank you to those who have already wished
me well. It will be a lovely day I am sure. I am 49 in just a few hours.
One year shy of that half century on this earth mark.
It’s a good life.

Love to you all.