Friday night, as I was preparing to go out with a friend, my oldest son Craig surprized me with a visit from North Carolina. He brought his girlfriend Tammy and her daughter Madison and of course Luke, his boxer (which I mistakenly called a pit bull once before). Craig had called Anthony that morning to tell him they were coming and to make sure I would be there. Oh yea, I was there with a house full. Anthony, Beth, Daniel, Nikki and Kelsey were also here. Yes, I did still go out with my friend (to the Gold Rush which is another story itself which I will blog soon). We had a blast and the other blast was knowing my home was full of love waiting for me when I returned.
It was a very beautiful, romantic week for me this week. Romance in the way of life. Falling in love with all which surrounds you.
Craig worked his magic at my home this weekend. My refrigerator was delivered Saturday morning. Craig hooked up the water line to it. My first ice maker! Funny though, I picked it out myself, to find out that my children's father and his wife have the exact same one. Both of my children let me know that separately.
While Craig was at Lowe's to pick up the water line, he also picked up 2 new ceiling fans for me. He said it was my Christmas from him. He installed the 2 fans in my kitchen where one of the lighting was totally out. Wow. I can see now in my kitchen!
He also fixed the drain in my daughter's shower. He fixed the toilet in Beth's bathroom also. He fixed the "running" toilet in my bathroom. He fixed the light/vent in my bathroom. He fixed the duct work in my attic. He fixed the trap door to my attic. He fixed the door which leads to a small room outside of my bathroom. He fixed the electricity out in my shed. He fixed the leak in my kitchen sink. He fixed the leg on my kitchen table. Craig is so much like my father. My father could build, could fix anything. Craig moved back to North Carolina after my father died to help my mother. I've got a feeling my mother had "something" to do with this visit.
Mattie, who is 8, did not want to settle for just watching t.v. Her mother said Mattie's brother and sister would always just watch t.v. for hours on end. Me, being me, said that I did not think that was good for kids to sit glued in front of the t.v., so I gave Mattie watercolors and sketch paper. Seems to me, she has the potential to be a fine artist one day!
It brings me so much joy having all my children around me. I am alone tonight for the first time in awhile, and that also brings me joy! My "quiet" time, just for me.
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