Thurs.

Morning folks, its a cool morning here in wisconsin and the furnace is running. Its gonna warm up signifigently later though. A lady beetle made his self known last night in the living room, so even though I was hoping they were a thing of the past.......not to be, I guess.
I am suffering from the empty nest syndrom....again! Marissa,s appearances here after school are coming to a halt. Oh, she says she'll be here today after school, but maybe she'll change her mind and go right home. She has that right at almost 14, and I almost understand, but it doesnt make it easier to give up my private time with her. After 18 yrs of care giving, 14 to Ryan and 13 to her, its so hard to give it up. I will try to be stoic and find other things to fill my lonely heart. If it were just me I would get a puppy. But.....Irv lives here too and he doesnt want the bother. You know the , what do we do with it when we go away? Who will clean up the messes while training? Vet bills, food bills, potty runs in the dead of winter? Ok, OK, I changed my mind!!!!!
Today its pray for our countrys recovery, work outside later and hope for a visit from roo[ marissa] after school. Ill bake her some choc. chip cookies.... You all have a Blessed day. Late ta......