They're gone...again!

The kids went back to college.  They've been home for a month and even tho it was great having them around, it was time. Time to get back on a schedule.  Time for them to wake up before noon!  Time for them to get their own food!  Time for the TV not to be on "One Tree Hill or "What Not To Wear"!  Kimberly left yesterday and Kevin left a few hours ago.  I know, they too, were looking forward to going back. It was time...

Their rooms are clean again, I can see the bathroom floor (noticed i didn't waste any time), towels and sheets are being washed.

Back to my emptynesting life!!  We're planning on visiting the kids this Tuesday night and taking them out for dinner!  I can't wait to see them again!

They come back!

Being an emptynester isn't all that bad.  Sure I miss the kids, but I don't miss this:

My son has been home for a month for Christmas break (some break!)  He's washed his clothes one time and I ended up folding his laundry and putting it away.  The new me is not helping him this time.   I refuse!  I hope I can hold up...but I can't stand it...

...he goes back to school tomorrow.  I'm going to miss not seeing the floor, the unmade bed, the smell!

The Queen of the House

So I went to Costco and got this bed for Roxy.  I put it by the slider and she laid in it all afternoon.  I think she likes it!!!

It Got Me!

I really thought I was going to be missed by the "cold bug", but it got me!  I could feel it coming on Tuesday and by the end of the day my nose and head felt like it would explode!  Yesterday I was in my pj's and in bed most of the day!  This is unheard of!  I'm feeling somewhat better today.  I took a shower and managed to go to Costco.  I just keep popping the DayQuil, Airborne and Tylenol and hope this will go away soon!!!

Because we Can!

Yesterday was just a gorgeous day here in So. Calif - about 75 degrees!  During the month of January is the time you need to trim your rose bushes way back.  So we did that, and other yard work.

It's hard to imagine that these bushes will be in full bloom in a few months.  Usually around the end of April, early May, they will have beautiful blooms!  I hope to blog about that!!  

After working hard in the yard, we rewarded ourselves, heating up the spa and having margaritas!

I don't mean to rub this in to all those who are waist deep in that cold white stuff, but if you just want to get on a plane and get the heck out there, we have a couple for empty bedrooms and you too can join us in the spa with margaritas!  Why???

BECAUSE WE CAN!!!!!!

Visit at Rog & Glenda's

We had a wedding to go to in Escondido on Saturday afternoon.  After the wedding we went to Rog & Glenda's for dinner.  Bobby, Rachel and Caleb were there.  It was great to see them.  We had so much fun with Caleb and he got plenty of attention.  Rachel is due at the beginning of Feb. She looks great!  Jim & Carol were there too, it was good to see them also!

Glenda, Me, and Carole

Tom teaching Caleb how to hit a car off a sombrero with a plastic bat!

Tom & Caleb eating ice cream.

Caleb, Ben & Kimberly playing puzzles.

Just hanging out, telling stories!

Jim, Glenda & Carole

Only Grandma can comfort Caleb!

Happy New Year!!!

After spending New Years Eve with  friends we decided to meet for breakfast at Mimi's.  It was a great way to start 2009!