Saturday, March 22, 2008

Spring(?)




What crazy weather, you gotta love Wisconsin, temps near 40 for a week then a nice little blizzard followed by more temps in the 40's. Got tired of waiting for Spring so I planted some garden seeds last weekend, they all sprouted so I have a real good start on my garden.
I've been so busy lately. My beautiful granddaughter Randi Lea was born on March 14 at 11:25 a.m. She weighed in at 7 lbs 2 ozs and is 20 inches long. She is such a little sweetheart and my daughter said she's never fussy, is a real good eater and so far has never spit up. She will be coming here for Easter along with Mom, Dad, her sisters and Uncle Matt. Can't wait to see her again, they change so fast! I get to babysit for a little while on Wednesday while Michelle goes to get a haircut, nails done, just a little pampering. When Michelle goes back to work on April 14 I will start babysitting Randi full time, when school gets out I will also have my granddaughter Kendra. The older granddaughter Kerri has a babysitting job so won't get to see much of her. I bought a swing for Randi to use when she's here, now I have to get one of those portable play yards. They are so neat now days, most have a bassinet insert as well as a changing table, awesome for Grandma's who don't really have room for a full size crib, dresser, etc. Between babysitting, my Amish runs, garden, etc I will be gloriously busy. Hopefully it will help the time pass until Corey and Catelyn can come for a visit.
Last week I was busy with Amish runs, 7 in one week is alot. It's great getting to know the neighbors and their families. My husbands parents always had good relations with them but my brother-in-law and sister-in-law told the Amish they weren't welcome here after my father-in-law passed away. I don't understand their attitude and won't tolerate it so once again the neighbors know they are welcome in my home. Besides doing taxi work for them(for which I get paid) I also accept phone messages for them and deliver them, I won't take anything for doing it so they stop by with homemade bread, fresh eggs, and just this week one of the girls baked me an apple pie and brought me a quart of fresh maple syrup. I also had the pleasure of one of the elderly ladies coming over just to visit. It's so wonderful to have neighbrs like that and I know my father-in-law is smiling down on me for mending the fences.
That's about it for now, have to get the pineapple upside down cake baked for tomorrow, already baked the homemade rolls and boiled eggs for deviled eggs. We will be having ham, cheesy scalloped potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls, green bean casserole, mandarin orange fluff, and the upside down cake with whipped cream. Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and if your kids can't be home like a couple of mine won't be, that you get a call to brighten your day.

1 comment:

Debbie said...

I just stopped by to check and you updated again!! I missed it by over a week!

I'm jealous. Your life is so filled with family, friends and loved ones! Your work with the Amish is to be admired. Your FIL would be very proud. I would love to work and be paid for that type of job. SO rewarding!

Gosh girl...you make me hungry!

Great, great, great POST!