Seniors

You can tell your Mom stories from a time she remembers, I hope. Years and years ago, a woman, a stranger. came to a yard sale I had. She was pushing her Mom in a wheel chair. Her Mom was mentally gone, but very pleasant and smiling. I said something kind about the situation, and she said, "I was her baby once, and now she's mine." And smilingly patted her Mom's shoulder. I never forgot that encounter and it helped me so much with my Mom and my mother-in-law.

My nephew is coming during the holidays and bringing his young daughter, whom I've never met. His plans were changed, and all of us are trying to be as flexible as we can, so as many of us as possible can see them while they are visiting. My sister, his Mom, is recovering from surgery and her boyfriend has health problems. They are planning to travel and stay with us, at least 1 night, now probably more. Not knowing what to expect or when to plan is making me crazy. I invited in-laws to dinner before Christmas, so I have to be ready for entertaining them. At least that is planned and set.

I opened a booth in a vintage mall in August. Living by myself, I am used to laying out my projects and not having visitors. I've been decluttering, trying to stay organized, and decorate. I was going to bake this weekend, but decided to finish cleaning first. If I baked, everything would be stale by the time I have company

The wine helped. I will have a Christmas cloth on the dining table before I go to bed. Yay.