I'm flabbergasted that we're over the halfway mark in July--where is the time going? As usual, summers march on before we even get over our long winters.
However, I didn't plan to get on one of my *weather tangents* today. I did want to count a few blessings in our lives here at our "hotel" (of sorts). We've not only enjoyed having guests in, we can honestly say that staying busy entertaining has helped us to forget about the (unseasonable) weather patterns (careful Barbara or you'll slip into that tangent mode--grin).
Last weekend, two of my great-neices spent 4 nights with their Auntie Barb and Uncle Arend and our house came alive with voices and imaginations, mingling to make us laugh and bustle to keep up with 2 youngsters under the age of 10!! Suddenly our nest became a place where little birds were intent on having as much fun as possible and we'd better keep up or else.
As the generation before them (my neices who are now grown), these two love to open my closets and haul out shoes (with my permission of course) and old clothes that I haven't taken to Goodwill yet, and proceed to play dress-up and put on impromptu plays. If Hollywood scouts had been about, I'm sure they would have signed these two cuties on for commercials at the very least. What actors they are.
They even completed their ensembles with make-up (lipstick and a dab of blush) and accessories worthy of a Hollywood wardrobe. We were treated to southern accents and many different character depictions, including changes from southern belle to southern gentleman. Priceless!
We wouldn't have enjoyed ourselves more (or as much) if we had spent $30 on theatre tickets. And it makes me realize what we would be missing if we didn't invest time watching and listening to these delightful little people who all too soon grow up and go on to their own lives.
Of course we were tired at the end of their visit--we're not as young or energetic as we once were, but the memories we've collected (a few I'm sharing with photos) are forever embedded in our minds, to think back on whenever we want.
They say that keeping busy keeps you young and I believe it. Young at heart and young in spirit. Take time with your "little ones". You won't be dissapointed and you may just discover another secret to a longer and sweeter life. Blessings to you on this summer day, Barb
