A Nutty Game

A doctor at an psychiatric hospital decided to take his inmates to a baseball game. For weeks in advance, he coached his patients to respond to his commands. When the day of the game arrived, everything seemed to be going well.

As the national anthem started, the doctor yelled, "Up nuts!"

And the inmates complied by standing up. After the anthem he yelled, "Down nuts!" And they all sat.

After a home run he yelled, "Cheer nuts!" And they all broke INTO applause and cheers.

Thinking things were going very well, he decided to go get a beer and a hot dog, leaving his assistant in charge.

When he returned there was a riot in progress. Finding his assistant, he asked what happened.

The assistant replied, "Well...everything was fine until some guy walked by and yelled, "PEANUTS!"

My mornings of late...

I awaken to the sounds of birdsong and a singing baby- in a few minutes more the patter of slippered feet alert me that one more is awake, too. "G'morning Nana! Know what I dreamed about? You n' me and a dinosaur singing!..." I nod my head and smile, drinking in the sweet aroma of little boy and my second cup of coffee.

Soon a messy haired imp in feet pajamas appears, snuggly wrapped in her Mama's arms. A sleepy smile and a cheery voice announce to the whole world, "It's Morning Day! It's Morning Day!"

Meg and I share a glance and a smile across our coffee cups. That once empty place where we each missed the other is filled, and heart longings are finally satisfied.

These precious moments are what make home Heaven, uplifting spirit and heart with joy. How blessed are we who love and are loved in return.

*smiling*

This morning...

Morning arrived in gales of stifled giggles and shrieks as the sun rose and the birds sang. Homespun magic!

Only have a minute...

The days have been flying by. They have been filled with all the noises that come along with joy and loud love. *laughing* Johnny has become my constant companion, following me everywhere, and cheattering in my ears like a small blond magpie. Kaitlin sings and dances her way through the day, with the occasional shout of "No! Mine Jon Jon!" *snickering* They actually get along fairly well for children so young.

The dogs are establishing their pecking order- we have had a few skirmishes, but it all seems to be settling down now. (Can you say 'Yay'!?) The cats are still in 'I hate dogs' mode, and send looks that if they could kill, I would be buried 10 feet under! :oD

I am so enjoying these precious moments. I am gathering them up, and holding them close to my heart. Nothing is more precious than days like these.

My love and joy to you all- Gina

It has been...

wonderful and exhausting! *laughing* The children are still on German time, so we have been getting up at bird-thirty. My old body doesn't like it! *snickering* I have had to work hard to get Kaitlin to come to me, but bribery and wheedling do work. Just so you know! :oD She calls me 'my nummy Nana' *giggling* I always have a sweet in my pocket for her!

Johnathon is attatched to my hip, and we have read every book he has at least 10 times! I have sung so many songs that I am hoarse! And I am LOVING every moment of it.

I hope all is well with all of you-

ttfn- Gina

They are here...

Safe and sound. *smiling* And it is wonderful. G'night!

Bird-Thirty, and Happy as a Lark...

I have been awake awake awake since very early bird-thirty! Today my Megan arrives!!!!!!!!! Hooray!!!

That is all. *grinning*