LOL...sorry about the lapse in posting.  Ron has been either home a lot lately, or I have gone out on the road with him.  I went up to Wisconsin the other day.  It was a nice ride and lots of pretty scenery.  I had a lot of fun.  He is headed for a town near Los Angeles CA right now.  He left Monday morning.  Lots of good feelings there.  I really enjoy spending time with him.  For the first time in my life, I look forward to and plan for tomorrow.  In the past, my main objective was just to get thru the day. 

Brandon had been spending a lot of time with Joe at thier Dad's house.  I really missed both of them.  I missed Brandon a lot though, because I get used to him being here, and then, he goes over there and spends a couple of weeks, and I get lonely.  But last night, Joe, Brandon and their friends Roger and Davis all spent the night here.  I had such a good time!!!  It was so nice to have them all here.  Now, tonight...I am here all alone again. 

But, I went to supper with my sister Eula, her son Shawn, my niece Crystal and her husband Travis, and baby Jake.  AND....I found out my niece is pregnant again!!!  I am so excited!!  Jake is 19 months old and just the most wonderful kid!  He is so smart!  He is already counting to 10 and working on learning his ABC'S.  Crystal and Travis are such GREAT parents and they are enjoying every moment of Jake.  I am so excited for them. 

Tomorrow is my sister Marilyn's birthday.  We are not currently talking.  She is the one who moved in with David...my sort of ex.  But, I am thinking of her a lot right now.  She does not want anything to do with any of this side of the family.  She does not even call my mother EVER.  I hope she is happy with her life......

I hope everyone is doing well and staying cool.  It is so miserably hot here and my a/c went out in my house again.  We were without it for about 4 days.  It was over 110 in this house every evening.  I am so thankful they have gotten it fixed.  Okay....I will try to update more often. 

Another weekend with Ron home..... time was spent just spending time together, and then, last night we went to the lake with the couple next door and went fishing.  It was fun.  I caught one small catfish.  It was so pretty.  A nice cool breeze blowing off the water and lightening off in the distance, and the soft rumble of thunder.  We packed up just before the rain hit.  Only two fish were caught, and mine was one of them!  A nice relaxing weekend.  Now, he is off to Chicago. 

Mom is doing really well.  She is getting so involved with all the activities at the nursing home.  The other day freaked me out though.....  she was sitting there talking to a gentleman resident, and he was stroking her arm.  Weirded me out!!!  But, she is happy.  That is all that matters. 

I hope everyone one is doing great.  I am heading off to take a nap.  I am still not used to sleeping with someone else in my bed!

How fast my moods seem to change.  Ron is on the road.  I thought absence would make the heart grow fonder.  BUT HE ISN'T ALLOWING HIMSELF TO BE ABSENT.  He calls ALL THE DARN TIME!  Calls me, and then talks to another trucker in the background.  HELLO!!!  gggrrr.  I am used to being alone and having time to myself....and he must call 30 to 40 times per day.  I am going to have to talk to him about this.  I am already frustrated at him before he even gets home. 

Any tips????