Where Have All The Flowers Gone.....

long time passing....that's what I wondered this morning as I sat at the computer. The picture at the left is the view from that window this morning about 10. Other than a bit of sun yesterday afternoon, we've been "socked in" with rain and fog for the past week. The calendar date above says December 31, 2006. The baby New Year 2007 is poised at the door, waiting the stoke of midnight. The flowers have gone and so has the year. I suppose I don't really mind all that much, the year, I mean. As with our "no snow season", I take it pretty much as it comes. It's a lot easier that way...*VBS*
But I would say that this picture, from my August 5, 2006 post is much more pleasant to look at *VBS* Same window, different season.
Rain continued through the day today, but I scooted away to have some hot Navy bean soup with my friend Jean. We ate and talked and crocheted our way through the long gray afternoon, and I headed for home just after 6. It was fully dark, and still raining but as I came into the last half mile from home, it began to snow. Driven by a west wind, it looks like a blizzard out there. Good time to hunker down and sew and dream..*S*
The Family gathering yesterday was very special. Finally all 5 of my kids, and all the spouses, etc and at last, all 9 grandchildren in one room. I'll post a picture of them tomorrow. They are a "squirrely" bunch, with 2 three yr olds, a couple of 6 years olds and lots and lots of energy. Our circle was joined by a toddler. She was one in July and seems to be about to become part of The Clan. My Princess, at 15, was NOT impressed at another female in her Kingdom..LOL. Now she knows how my oldest grandson felt when she joined our family 5 years ago. Bumped him right out of first place and a girl besides..*S*
And a new addition is scheduled for sometime in April. The Dr. heard 2 heartbeats, but an ultra sound revealed just one baby, and it's a boy...of course it's another boy....! How could it not be? After all I've had to resort to second marriages to get the granddaughters I now have...LOL
And the good news contintues. My youngest DD was there with her new husband of 7 months , and told me that have decided they DO want children, but have to work out the timing. She's 34 now, and this a first marriage for both of them. I figure she'll have to get busy if she wants more than one.

And I can say, at 10:48, on this Dec. 31st, that's been a year, alright. Not all good, but not all bad. A year of seasons, both of the weather and of the heart. What seems important tonight, is that after a difficult year, we seems to be moving closer to understanding that we are more alike than we are different. And while the difference may look small or huge, it's all in the perspective...*VBS* Happy New Year to All,and to All, a good night!