Wordless Wednesday

Lullabies

My Kate listens to one lullaby every night to go to sleep. She may listen to it once or have it play all night long. The only time I do not hear that lullaby is when she falls asleep early. Years ago, I bought a CD of lullabies called "On A Starry Night" and I love the CD. Kate has listened to the very first song by Bobby McFerrin ever since. It's called "Common Threads" and there are no real lyrics other than him singing "na na na na" over and over again. It's a calming song. I highly recommend this CD. I've replaced it twice in 12 years and that's not too bad considering how much my now 14 year old loves it. That said, I now question why I am not using this CD to relax and get some sleep myself. I am not sleeping...again. I tried pills last week and I slept and "threw up" in the middle of the night. I'm feeling crappy all over again and in one week I've had an EKG and monitored my glucose. Today, I am finally getting my hormones tested. I have asked about this for ages and I am finally getting it! So, I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm looking forward to going to the doctor! Keep your fingers crossed for me.

My parents have been here the last few days. I hadn't seen Mom since last July. I've spent most of the time hemming pants for her. I hemmed 10 pair yesterday and needless to say I'm done with hemming for a while. My mother is vertically challenged and even if it's a petite it will need altering. She's been saving these dress slacks, jeans, cords and khakis since the last time she visited. I don't mind the hemming too much. Mom made me clothing while growing up and she was good at it. My mother spent many nights sewing up whatever I asked for or needed. I had my own body issues then. Still have them but in different proportions. I have a long torso and freakishly long arms and of course big busted. My mother tailored all of my clothing and I loved it. Everything she made for me was beautiful and classic. I could wear some of the pieces right now if I hadn't gained so much weight. I think some of my favorite pieces were made with Folkwear patterns. I love their patterns. Just thinking about them makes me want to make something. Matter of fact, I'm going to leave you now and find one. I'll let you know what I find!

St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!

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Facebook and Reunions

I'd just like to say that one year ago my daughters thought I was the biggest loser ever for having a Facebook account. Speed forward a bit and those same daughters live on Facebook. I have to be honest and say I was rarely on Facebook until a few months ago. Now, all my old high school classmates are asking to be friends and chatting with them is fun.

My 30 year high school reunion is closing in on me. I have mixed emotions about going. I didn't go to the ten year reunion. I was at a very special dinner with one of the partners of husband #1's law firm. It was all about being offered partnership and husband #1 would not go to a reunion dinner with that on the line and I wouldn't let him down. What a wasted opportunity to see my friends. By the time our 20 year reunion came along, a good friend had died and it hit home I needed to see these people even if it was every 10 years. Don't get me wrong. I have people I talk to all the time from high school but you could count them one hand and I'm happy this way but it was hard when I heard friend had died of an overdose. I hadn't seen him since college and then just in passing. When we ran into each other we would take up from where we left off. It was comfortable. Later, he joined a band. A very popular one and while doing a concert his cocaine use caught up with him. I don't approve of drugs. I don't remember him ever doing them but people change. We grow up. We get jobs. We have families and move forward ......kinda. I have loved talking to old friends on Facebook and this makes me want to see them again. Some of them are still funny, still loving and still genuine. I found out last week that another friend had passed away from cancer. My girlfriend (whom I've known since birth practically) told me about it and asked if I was going to this reunion. My answer was so strange. I told her I felt I had to because who knew who would be gone after another 10 years. I was almost of of those not here for this reunion. When did I become my mother? That is something she would say and it came smoothly out of my mouth. Gosh, getting old is sure crappy sometimes. I have until August to decide if I am going to this reunion. I think I can manage a decision in that time and I am having a great time catching up with my old friends.