May 16, 2008
Then and now, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
DH and I were foster parents for over 13 years. Our first placements were 6 week old twin boys weighing less than 4 pounds each. In addition their Mom came almost every day and after a bit became a very good mom to these special boys. The photo in the back was taken the day the boys went home. They were just over 11 months old.
DH and I were younger then!
May 16, 2008
Its been a very restful day with clear skies and warm weather. I have taken it very easy today and feel better for it. My neighbor and friend Robin loaned me her power cord for this computer when mine died. She also reminded me that hanging clothes outside when there was s much pollen would not be helpful to me. Maybe there was a reason the clothesline broke…..hmm? I got to talk to five of my six today. One of my middles is coming with her family tomorrow. Nice! I sold a very pretty doll this morning and am pleased. I was able to pack up all my census “stuff” and have that gone. I got an invitation to an eighth grade graduation today for the twins we fostered for the first 11 months of their lives. They are so grown up. The ducklings are keeping me entertained and I am also reading a terrific book that DH got me for Mother’s Day!
Life is good!
May 16, 2008
IMG_1936_edited, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
She is for sale here.
May 16, 2008
May 15, 2008
It’s a bit chilly this morning and I am in slow motion. DH has left for work and made sure it was warm and cozy inside. He calls me the “lazybones housewife” and laughingly reminds me to become a full fledged member! I feel like I am on on that course today!
May 14, 2008
Afternoon brought the Red Sox game and coffee with DH. We listened while I worked on doll hair. Supper is cooking on the grill…grilled chicken salad, yum.
I know it will be an early evening as we both are very tired.
I looked back on the last two months of the “14th” blogging and found it interesting to see how the season had changed!
May 14, 2008
An ordinary day 6, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
May 14, 2008
An ordinary day 5, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
May 14, 2008
May 14, 2008
My DD from NY called to check in on me and we covered the details of her day and mine. She has purchased the cutest baby buckling to improve her herd. When I hung up I made DH his lunch.
Dh started a “take the chill off” wood stove fireand headed off to work. I have checked on the new ducklings and let the hens out. Now to eat an easy breakfast of raisin bran.
When I finished breakfast, I talked to my best friend Jean while I was making fudge filled brownie bars. She was waiting for me to send her the recipe. My daughter in law had made them for us when she was last here. She is such a great cook. Take a peak at her hamburger cake! What a pleasure to know someone who cooks so well!
I revamped my Mother’s Day flowers by adding new water, a bit of sugar and some lime juice. I recut all the stems. It is such a beautiful bouquet!
Mid morning I worked on a pinafore for a 12 inch doll and listen to a story on CD. My DH called from work to check in and had lovely things to say to me! My brownies are cooled down and I will have to sample them for lunch. A quick check on the ducklings found them jumping in and out of the small round cake pan full of water. They clearly know they are ducks, chicks would never do that! Lunch is grilled cheese sandwich, ginger ale and brownie.
After lunch I worked on a 12 inch doll. She is almost done.
I am taking a little break and have planted my Mother’s day pansies in the front planter.
