it looks like one will follow the other.  First son and his family and right the same day they leave,  Alyssia and the two kids.    So for almost the next month,  it's THIS.  I don't know at all what the THIS will entail,  we will find out when we wake up in the mornings. 

This week will be involved with imagining ways that will work with a 7 and 8 year old human being here.  I need to clear space in the ROOM.  First so the table becomes a table where people sit down together to eat.  Then there needs to be space on the wall table for their Stuff.  Kids bring stuff.  So the Room is next.

and whenever it is cool enough,  early mornings and maybe even evenings,  i want to cut clear paths in the Kochia weeds so they can easily see them,  stay to them.  This will allow the lizards to feel safe with all this new commotion that they don't know.  I need to negotiate getting those Y tree trunks over here for the building of the Shade House.  

There's a lot to do.

So i'm thinking that there might be just pictures here for a while.  Or maybe not.  But am giving self that option.  In the case there is,  no need for response although you know i always love to know you are With me……

 

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at Work Away today i did a boat load of laundry while i was cleaning*.  All the sheets and pillow cases, towels etc.   And the futon cover.  How it Held.  How it became more even a whole unto itself. All hand stitched.  How the mending was Good.  SO.  the mother,  the Nana,  the Gramz, the Old Nana…the things that i am,  this is who i become full time now for the next while.  

*they are gone to Maine for some weeks.  I clean for the housesitter

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18 responses to “the home stretch”

  1. yvette Avatar

    it looks so cosy and clean Grace……there will be happy moments and childrens quarrels…
    i don’t think it’ll fit but oooo if you see a inimini spider…it’s me!

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  2. jude Avatar

    love the little magic nine in there. enjoy. many things here as well.

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  3. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Woohoo…..I’m so excited…..for all of you!!

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  4. grace Avatar

    i’ll look for you!

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  5. grace Avatar

    it’s like having YOU sitting there….

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  6. grace Avatar

    it will be GREAT!

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  7. Michelle in NYC Avatar

    I’m here with you again–June 20 to 26th–A week of serious country lay-abouting, firefly filled dusks, full moon nights, beautiful blue skies and constant birdsong, a few very fine films like “As Good as It Gets” and “Being There”, a lot of good food, and mostly no stress make Manhattan seem like a speedway. But I’m here and have perused what I missed of Windthread, so now I’m picturing you making paths, continuing to clear space and looking forward to the adventures only a Grand Ma can know. Many Blessings be upon all your world space, the place, the children, the creatures and you. May you be happy.

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  8. Mo Crow Avatar

    summer fun in the sun

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  9. saskia Avatar

    very welcoming

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  10. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Grace, I hope it will be an absolutely beauty-FULL time for all of you.

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  11. Cindy from Georgia Avatar
    Cindy from Georgia

    I’m with you, Grace. Enjoy. 🙂

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  12. grace Avatar

    glow ier by the minute!

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  13. grace Avatar

    oh, YAY….you’re back!
    Thank You….Blessings received…..

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  14. grace Avatar

    yes….it will be a little more “dull” here for the older
    kids. they are used to Chico California
    but we have our “stuff” here….

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  15. grace Avatar

    welcoming….such a very GOOD word

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  16. grace Avatar

    Thank You, Stephanie….it will be and we will know
    eachother so much more.
    I have never met Destiny in person yet

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  17. grace Avatar

    O!….Cindy from Georgia…Hello and i am glad!

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