Thursday

It is Thursday, and only 3 more days till the Gentle Giant comes home! Boy, this has been on long week! It is said that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I guess that is true, buy reuniting makes the dogs happier, Little Joe happy, and will do wonders for my nerves and feet! I realize now that Little Joe is so easier to watch because PaPa does so much for him. I can't seem to keep up with everything and Little Joe, but he comes first, so everything else has had to wait! Things will calm down when PaPa gets home, and we all realize how much he means to us after having had to be without him for all this time.
I am really excited because tomorrow, I am going to make whole wheat pasta for the first time. I received my fabulous pasta machine yesterday, and can't wait to use it. I am soooo glad that I invested in this machine, the quality is impressive and it weighs a ton, meaning that it won't go scooting all over the counter when I am using it. I know that I don't make a lot of money when I make and sell bread, but the orders are coming in pretty steady, and now, hopefully, orders for pasta will come too.
The kids are out for Easter break starting tomorrow, and I am so glad to be able to get some rest. My friend said today that she didn't understand why I keep the grandchildren, but I told her that the peace of mind knowing that my dear babies have someone to come to each day that really loves them means so much. I always wondered what I wanted to be when I grew up, and now I know- a Nana! Even so, on days when they don't come, it is nice not to have to adhere to a schedule. (I hate having to be on a schedule!) So, I leave you now, with only 3 more days until I am complete again. PaPa said he had a surprise for me, I wonder what it is? Oh yes, did I tell you he has learned to text? He is really enjoying sending pictures of anything that he feels I would like to see. Welcome to the texting age PaPa!