Happy Father's Day!

This week has been a good week, in a lot of ways.  

Daughter sent me an email on Friday morning (it was in texting lingo so I filled in the blanks):  I know this is kinda weird. but I am weird and think about things like this...did you ever figure that when I moved out we would talk as much as we do or see each other as much...I gave you so much crap about talking to Grandma all the time and going over there alot-never realizing I would be so thankful that you got texting LOL ... (boyfriends) mom texts him and I'm annoyed when I'm over here telling you everything.  LOL its because I have an awesome mom...

Made. My. Day.  :) There was a time when I thought she and I might never talk again.  We went through stretches that were probably more painful for me than for her, even though I'm sure she didn't think so at the time.  It's just nice to know she get's it now.  I wasn't such a bad mother, after all.

Today she and boyfriend came over and we got to meet the new pet:  a hedgehog.  He's cute but definitely not a critter to cuddle with!

Yesterday we visited my father-in-law.  It was a really good day, compared to recent visits. He has a new roommate.  They were both sleeping when we arrived.  The roomie heard us talking to my father-in-law and decided to get up.  He didn't have any pants on!  I went and got the nurse and she got him dressed.  That was awkward.  

The weather was nice so we took him out into the courtyard area and sat on the bench, talking and watching the bunny they have in there.  It wasn't a normal conversation by any means, but he was alert and trying to talk with us.  We just had to listen carefully and be patient.  He struggles to put words together but was able to say enough at a time that we understood him.  We actually stayed for almost two hours, and the time was enjoyable rather than a strain.  

Afterwards we visited my mother-in-law and helped her do a few things around the house.  On our way home, we stopped at the house she has in town to clear out a few more things.  We discovered an old school desk complete with swivel seat, an electric stencil machine, an old wooden trunk-like box, and some other things.  We love the old stuff - reflections of simpler times.

Today is Father's Day - I spent the day relaxing with Hubby, and called my dad to tell him Happy Father's Day.  I'm grateful for all he taught me, for having him as a father.  I'm also grateful to have a wonderful hubby who has been a wonderful father to our kids.  Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!