04-22-21 Happy Birthday Ashlée Dawn
My middle child turned 34 today. People see her as my mini me and in many ways she is but I see characteristics in each of my children, good and bad. She got a healthy dose of each. I have really seen her come into her own this last few years. It was a challenging time with her marriage and all its drama. I watched her hold her tongue and make good choices and finally make the best one for her. She has so much still to accomplish and I am proud of her.
Last night my parcel from PhotoBook Canada was waiting for me when I got home and I was thrilled to take my canvas and hang it on my office wall today. Sack boy playing Pooh Sticks in the 100 Acre Wood. It reminds me of all the good things of that trip and just plain makes me smile. I can’t wait to use my new luggage tag either. i was surprised it was metal as I got it free for my birthday!
The day really was a blur with so much going on and the weather didn’t help as it snowed off and on and my office was freezing. Cindy and Keri got me a space heater, thankfully. I still wasn’t feeling a hundred percent today and had quite the coughing spell after work. Rather like I have Croupe
There must have been big wind as well because I had to run around the yard gathering all the cushions . It was AGM for the Society that puts on Vancouver Island MusicFest and as a coordinator in good standing I am a member. They are the fastest AGMs I have ever been to, about 15 minutes. Was nice to see Doug and Marcy, Sue, Deb, Laurie and other Board members. No time for chat though. Everyone was quite solemn. I was texting Marcy a few questions off screen. I told her I was glad I had moved closer to the kids since all this hit but it was a Sophie’s choice as I moved so far away from them and my other Comox Valley friends.
Finished another puzzle while I watched my shows and had chicken noodle soup for dinner. Feel a bit better. tomorrow is Friday!
I found the last piece after I took the picture. It was funny today when Danika sent me a picture of a puzzle piece that Emmy says is mine… not sure if it is or if she just equates me with puzzles now! This one was surprisingly challenging. I like when the pieces are all different shapes, it adds to the challenge
triumphgal 