February, 2005

So one month done in 2005, but this month is going to be one of the best this year, I know. Alexis and Chris are due for their second baby in just 5 days though in the bet pool I said it's to come tomorrow, the 8th. I've got my bag packed to take off the minute I hear labor has begun and will try to keep Sofia happily occupied while Alexis and Chris work on pushing that new little bundle out into the world. We don't know whether it's a boy or girl (that hardly matters at all!), but we do know it's fair sized already, well loved already, and a welcome addition to the clan. I hope it's a boy. We need more boys in the family. Logan at age 13 has been the only one for long enough and after three grandaughters I'm ready for some little boy antics. Don't get me wrong. I love girls. I had three daughters and wouldn't change that for anything. I wanted all three of my pregnancies to be girls. I just felt I was better equipped to be a girls' mommy. But now that my daughters have become mommies I am perfectly comfortable being a boy's grandma. They are all so cute and loveable. I'm very proud of my girls and their children.

And then there are the other grandchildren that Marc brought along with him. Again, a boy and three girls. What a copy-cat! They are gorgeous and so special. I loved them immediately; they are open and loving and bright and challenging. It's a kick to talk to them and we miss them as they are not close by and we can tell by our phone conversations they are growing up daily without our being there. But they are good kids and their parents have done a great job, too. My fantasy dream is to have everyone close by, but my dream more likely to come true would be to buy a house or cabin or condominium where we could all meet for family gatherings and relax and play, eat and drink, have serious talks, or not. Someday...Marc and I are working on it.

We were in Lake Tahoe for the weekend and looked at a timeshare and it's a viable possibility to achieving that dream. It's a big step for us so we'll be cautious. Tahoe is beautiful this time of year and it's also beautiful in the summer and with this particular timeshare you have the option of exchanging with any of 1800 affiliate timeshares all over the world. That is very appealing. We both love traveling.

Watched the Super Bowl at my sister's with 8 televisions and thought it was an excellent game. I was rooting for the Eagles because Erin is in Philly and they gave the Pats a run for their money, for sure. When you aren't being asked to root for your favorite team (GO RAIDERS!), it's much easier to watch a game and be objective. I liked the half time show with Paul because he is of my generation and I grew up listening to the Beatles. All in all it was a great weekend. Next time I write, I'll fill you in on the latest grandchild. Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day to all lovers.