Rain, Rain, Rain

Its kind of like - here in Virginia, we have turned into the tropics or something. Steady rains daily have become a common occurance. Jokingly, I told my husband this morning that the woods all around us were quickly becoming a "rain forest". Everything is beautiful and so vividly green. Should have some photos to share in the next few days.

All else is going fine - nothing out of the ordinary at the moment. Bills truck has started again - hope he gets it to a garage anyway. Things are looking hopeful for my son to get hired at a local fast food resturant. He has really had a difficult time finding a job. Gave him some information about a local group that offers ged testing and classes as well as future job training. He was very interested. I think just getting his ged will give him more self confindence. The other job training will be nice too. They offer welding, diesel truck mechanic, building maintenace and HVAC training and certification.

Still reading The Ghost by Danielle Steele.

On the very last round of the doily I am making for a dear friend of mine. Again, I will post a photo when it's completed.

Avon business is going good. Last week for the orders on the current campaign. I was signed up and registered with them online yesterday. It is official now :)

Happy Memorial Day! I have to work today so just a brief post to share with you. Here are a few links - providing a great way to honor our troops that are serving or wounded today. I am currently writing to three soldiers stationed overseas. I have tried to write to at least 3 - 5 since the war in Iraq began. Sometimes I get a name serving in Afghanistan as well.

http://www.operationmilitarysupport.com/

http://www.anysoldier.com/

http://www.operationpal.com/

Symphony of the Birds

These trees are just some of the ones that I see off of my back deck in the morning. Filled with birds and their song. As the sun first comes up, their music is almost deafening. It is one of the greatest parts of the day for me.

Today should prove to be a busy one. My son Robert needs to check on his latest job application. Hopefully a job will be forthcoming this time. Daughter Susan is working until 2 and I have little Gage. He will be 2 in July. I watched him all day yesterday and then at night too as his mommy had a date. Youngest daughter, Becky, who is 13 is going tubing on a local river today. She, Jessie, Tim and Kenny. So, the morning will be busy being a taxi service. Hope to have a little time to myself once Susan gets off from work.

While out this morning, will be dropping off a bunch of avon books at various local post office lobbys. Orders are coming in:)

Below is the small garden I have this year. We just moved in a few months ago. After 11 years in a mobile home park, I appreciate each and every second of our own 4.85 acres :) The little garden has Gage's pumpkin plants and a row of next years snow man noses (carrots). I also have sunflowers started, some flowers and a few watermelon plants. I look forward to planning a large vegetable garden next year. Already have the spot picked out.

Thursday Nights.....

Thursday nights..... he must be to bed at 10 pm.... it's a crisis if he's not. He works three days a week now, three 12 hour shifts, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The first scheduled bedtime night is Thursday. It drives me crazy. I am not a "schedule" person - never have been. He is. He has routines, places for everything, has everything in order for in the morning...me - I'm a kind of "fly by the seat of your pants" person :) We clash. We clash alot but we laugh about it. He tries to make me more orderly, especially when it comes to my car - now that's a whole new story.... But now, he's in bed. On time , with his glass of ice water. Me, I'm on the computer - might watch tv a little or even read. Then again, I might crochet. I will have to clean up the kitchen. But that's the only ""have to"" that I have to do tonight. I love it. Freedom. Refusing to set a specific bedtime. Finishing what I have to when I want to. Doing what I want to - going to bed when I'm through with it all. For me, it has nothing to do with the clock and it probably never will....

Thursday nights.... I love them ...... and I love him too :)

Beginning.. Brand New Avon Representative

This is my first avon campaign. It's really exciting for me. Years ago, I sold it. Now, I am determined to become a top seller for our region. Orders so far exceed $100 and I have over a week left.... I hope to use this blog as a place for ideas for other avon reps plus a little personal blogging and shares. My ideas today, leave some books at various local laundramats. Daughters are taking books to their jobs and co-workers and I have brought them in to the girls I work with. Never any pressure and always a smile and a thank you is my motto.

Today - drop off more books. Most stops on my way home from work.

Personal level...

Sister is here from Toronto:) Plane trip yesterday was fine. I really worried about her in Dulles but she did great. I had to return to the airport yesterday afterwork to pick up her bag as they left it in Washington. It was about a 30 minute wait but I enjoyed being at the airport. Hadn't been there in nine years. I thought about how peoples lives are so different. For me, plane travel is never . I rode them as a child but never as an adult. If there is somewhere to go, we drive. If it's too far to drive, we don't go.

Currently Reading

The Ghost by Danielle Steele

Currently Crafting

A crochet doily for a dear friend

Currently Writing

Working on romance novel - modern day - Chad and Haley :) Exerpt soon...