Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Empty Nest

On July 7, 2009 we found out we were being transferred to Houston. It has been crazy since then. I did get Jackie and Mary's towels embroidered. Every now and then I've worked on sewing on the border to the traveling dog quilt. Also had pulled out sewing machine and did a little piecing and then put it all back away so the house was ready to "show" that day.

Today we are having church friends over for coffee and dessert. This is Mary's last night at home before going to college and I'm starting to feel a little funny about this. Even with Monica at home I still feel like I'll have an empty nest. Because I don't really take care of her I guess. Jackie has been unhappy here most of the summer and can't wait to get back to her friends.

Well, at least cleaning and cooking for the party will keep me busy today. Then us girls will go on a road trip! Jackie, Mary and I will head out early and try to get to Richmond, IN before nightfall. Monica will be here holding down the fort!

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