I must have done something right...

Well, I survived my daughter driving solo for the first time. I have to admit I did pretty darn well. I watched her from the front door as she pulled out of the driveway. Her first solo trip was to Walmart...and she brought me home a dozen of these beauties! They are bright pink and they are lovely...and I love the fact that she knew I was probably nervous and she just wanted me to know that she is going to be ok.

Yesterday...she drove to the mall with a friend. It was easier the second time around. The biggie is today as she'll drive to her job for the first time alone. I know she'll do well. The top speed on that trip is only 30 miles per hour...so I feel pretty good. It's a longer trip...but she'll do just great. I have to keep reminding myself that I don't have to leave here soon and drop her off. It's weird...but one of those necessary transitions in life.

Most of you are probably thinking "enough already!". I can't help it...these are big times in the life of a family and when you only get to go through it once...everything is a big deal or you might just miss out on something...so I have learned to stop and take the time to appreciate all these little baby steps.

I am getting so excited for our getaway trip...one of the best things about the whole trip is we'll be far into Amish Country...which is one of the loveliest places to visit and since I am a country girl at heart...I just bask in the slow lifestyle there.

I'll post more next week...hopefully some pictures too.

Blessings!
Joyce Marie

A Big Day!

It is a big day at our house. Brittany just passed her drivers test and is now a licensed driver. After having her temporary permit for just shy of 2 years...

My husband is home this week so the three of us were together on this landmark day and she now has insurance and is about to take her first solo drive to the grocery store and back. I have to ease myself into it you know.

We have all been sick at our house...you know how it is, one person goes down and then the next, followed by the next. I was the one that started it. I think that I am actually catching it again. Isn't that weird? I know where I got it. I was at a discount store and the clerk sounded awful. I washed my hands as soon as I got in my car that day...but she was coughing in her hand and handling my purchase...so I guess my clean hands didn't help. Not much you can do about it...

Been waiting for spring...and it feels as if it will never come. We have had snow then rain then snow then rain for so long...we just need some sunshine!

On a lighter note...my husband and I are about to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary...we have a getaway planned for two whole nights next week. WE are so excited...we rented a pretty little cabin in the woods. Brittany is going to be on her own but her uncle is on call just in case she is in need. She'll have a friend over for a bit on Sunday and then she has to work on Monday so she'll be pretty busy. I keep asking her if she'll be ok at night...but, she is pretty used to it being just the two of us so she feels great about it. She gave me orders this morning that I am not to worry. I think I will try to take her up on that...

So...that is what has been happening here...
Blessings!
Joyce Marie