Margie's birthday

How I remember the morning Margie was born.   I remember apologizing to the Dr. for getting him up so early.   She was born at 4:15 a.m.  Margie's dad insisted we not go to the hospital until after midnight so we did not have to pay for another day, and then he begged the Dr. to keep me one more day in the hospital so he could go to the football game.  Just a small rut in the road in the journey of life and I am sure he would be sorry today. 

So many things have changed since 42 years ago.   My mom and dad were still here, we were living in Geneseo, I did not know then that I would spend 18 years working at John Deere and I would have 2 more husbands.   I am so grateful every day that I am where I am today.  I still have things to learn, but I am as happy as one could be on this earth.  I have 3 really great kids...who who are so smart and well adjusted in spite of all the trials they had to live through.  I would have done better if I had known better.  Enough reminiscing...... 

Gary has taken his mom to the beauty shop....you know you have a keeper when he is nice to his Mom.   He is really looking so good.....we went to the diabetic Dr. last week and he lost another 5 lbs.  I don't know why it bothers me so much that he is the same weight as me, but it does.   He tries to assure me by saying "I can still get my arms around you".....Oh what to do!!!!  

I am finally over my cold and now Max is sick.   We missed his piano recital last night.  What a talented boy.  Thanks to his mom and dad that they expose him to much intellect.

We voted yesterday early....at the court house and still had to wait in line.   We each voted secretly and coming home we found out that we voted for exactly the same people.  You know how that saying goes.  We are beginning to be more alike than different. Of course, most of the candidates did not have anyone opposing them!!!  

Later Gator, 

Much love to Margie on her special day. 

Mom