Not really gone, just busy.

Well, I've not been blogging much for a while.  Summer busies have pounced on my world.  That and extreme emo keep my words at bay.  It has been a good summer so far in most ways, but there are always those little things -and some bigger things- that just drive you nuts.   Don't certify me yet, though, I still know how to get back to reality.  I have been visiting pages, though I don't get everyone every time and I don't often comment because I end up saying hurried stupid things that are misinterpreted.
My mother's visit was good over all.  We had our moments of peace and sweet; we had our moments of wide eyed tooth grinding.  But as a whole, it was a nice visit and though it was almost two weeks, we had no major breaks in the universe.  94 is a curious year.  She actually won't be 94 until September, but we're both saying 94 anyway.  She had stopped going to water aerobics and it was showing in her strength and stamina.  She began again as soon as she got home.  The pool which is close to a hot tub now, was much to cold for her to get in while she was here.  We got her up and down the hill without incident so she could see my veggie garden.  I didn't get to paint with her because she hurt her right hand pulling weeds.  We went to see Dad's grave, and spent a moment reflecting on his life.  Actually we spent many moments throughout the week reflecting on his life, but then I've already mentioned the tooth grinding.  She told my niece that Louis and I don't sleep together any more.  And she told me that the bible I read was evil. Yeah, more tooth grinding.  I suggested that she go home after Bible study on Sunday and watch one of the services on TV.  I was relieved when she agreed to that.  She really hates my church and I didn't want to hear it again.  But I got to hear over and over how much better the other churches are.  Did I mention that I really do love my mother?
We got the main part of the deck extension finished this weekend and I got all the ornamental grass out of the area I'm going to 'improve'.  Last week, I got the okra in the ground and I've been reaping cukes, peppers and raspberries.  I taught Olivia how to put a plant in a pot and I intend to teach her to take care of them.  Jackie wanted some apple trees so we dug up some babies and put them in pots.  We also separated and pulled the weeds out of the grass I dug up.  Louis wants it planted in a specific location which will be okay if we can keep the vines out while it takes root.  My flowers are blooming, the pool is warm and clean and the bridge and observation deck are ready to build.  The new sink is a bonus and I'm enjoying the sectional bench and my tension recliner.  AND-  yesterday we got rain.  There is an ominous cloud moving in from the west and then it looks like we will clear up again for a while.
Olivia has been here for almost a week.  We've had a few skirmishes, but mostly we've had lots of fun.  I explained yesterday that I've been spending too much time playing and I've got to get things done.  She was quite unhappy with me for a time, but eventually, she dropped the self-imposed 'woe is me' and began being my little buddy again.  She's growing up.  Growing changes much, but it is inevitable and desirable...sigh.  Sarah came yesterday for awhile to take her for icecream and visit a bit before she went to work.  I enjoy the visits even when they're more about Liv.  It's just nice to see her around.
Hope your day is nice and you get rain if you need it.