I Promised Pancakes....

Tucker could hardly wait to get up this morning anticipating pancakes at my house. He ate two servings and they were so good he could hardly talk! However, I did hear a few mmmmmm's and a couple of yummmies. And then finally he told me "These are soooo good!" Of course I know the reason they're so yummy is all the love. I think Tucker knows that too.

Another wonderful day with a wonderful grandson. Tucker - I love you! and I am so glad you are on this ride with me - and it's a mighty fine ride!

Here's to the Ride!

An Only Brother

Tonight as I was driving home with Tucker, (who called and asked if he could spend the night with me so that he can have pancakes for breakfast) we were talking about his brothers, Rollin and Fynneus. He told me he wished that he was an only brother because he would like to have his mom and dad all to him self.

So we are busy scheming a delightful plan for Rollin and Fynn to come and stay with me and Tucker gets to be an only brother!

Here's to sharing the Ride!

Inspiration

I have always thought that Inspiration would be a thought followed by bells, jubilation, ecstatic happiness, passion, and so on. However, I am learning that most times Inspiration is just a quiet little thought to do this or say that, and then I see life changing events follow that little quiet thought that inspired action.

Over the past few weeks I have been acknowledging these little inspirations for what they are - directions from Source and I have been amazed at what follows. No bell, no whistles, but very powerful when acted upon. There have been days when I have sat waiting for inspiration, and now I realize that it was there all along - in those quiet thoughts that guided me through my day.

Joy is an Inspiring Day! Or.....An Inspiring Day is JOY!

Here's to the Ride!

A follow up.....

I got up at 4:15 this morning (just as I had intended) and walked a mile and a half then crawled back in bed until the sun came up. I didn't see any stars because of the hazy sky, but I did hear birds singing their little hearts out and darting along the road in front of me. And somehow I feel complete!

Here's to the Ride!

Aligning

I went to the chiropractor today.............. Oh the amazing feeling of being in alignment. As I feel more energy flowing through my body, I am glad for this holistic approach to living life. Now, if I can just get up early enough tomorrow to stretch and walk before the sun comes up, my Alignment will be complete. Joy is finding Alignment!

Here's to the Ride!

A Dilemma

I don't remember the last time I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich - but that story has changed! This morning as I perused my kitchen for something to eat, I realized that the toaster is living in Knoxville, as well as my blender and my teflon skillets. I do still have my antique iron skillets here but my heart just wasn't in dragging one out.

The left over chicken in the fridge looked good, as did the hard boiled eggs I made yesterday, but neither of these appeared appetizing with the delicious single cup of coffee I was in the process of brewing. (Ahhhhh, scooping fresh coffee beans into my grinder. Pouring boiling water slowly, but with great anticipation. Then......that one most excellent cup of love to start my day!)

So what to eat as I savor my coffee????? Looking in the fridge I noticed a jar of my newly made Strawberry Jam - and it hit me. The perfect breakfast for this perfect day with this perfect cup of coffee is a PJ&B sandwich.

The next time anyone asks when was the last time I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I will remember this perfect day - filled with joy from the very start!

Here's to the Ride!

Inventory

It's always good to come home. And this time is no exception. I have spent the day falling in love with my house all over again. And while I know I will be leaving it soon - - there is Joy in Loving.

I vacated the attic today and hauled my beautiful christmas tree to the garage. Along with 4 orange pumpkins, 1 christmas wreath, the sleeve for Alice's rag top, Jim's father's day hammock, bumpers from the boat we had in Florida, 3 plungers (why do we have so many?) 5 House for Sale signs (with our Florida address) and 1 baby crib. What the !@#$%^&*(!!! But then I remember...........

The christmas tree that my grandson's decorated only half way up this year.

The Pumpkins that held candles as we waited for Trick or Treaters

The wreath that I bought when we lived in columbus - and I change the bow on every year.

The sleeve that makes Alice look so sleek when we put the top down.

The hammock that fits 2 people.

The bumpers that kept "Sun Wolf" from banging the sea walls.

The plungers - well I still don't know why we have so many - we never ever have plumbing problems.........

For Sale signs to sell the house in Florida so we could move here - to be with our family.

And a baby crib that I bought 7 years ago when Tucker first joined us. And we have since used it for Rollin and Fynneus.

And so, we will take these things to Knoxville along with the memories and our stories. And we will find Joy when we unpack a christmas tree, 4 pumpkins, 1 wreath, 3 plungers, 2 bumpers.........

Joy is in everything!

Here's to the Ride!