Bouncy Baby Baby Baby.......

Goldie is a rather fussy baby. Whether it's being the 4th child or just her age, one of the best ways to keep her happy is to walk and bounce her in your arms. This reminds me of an episode of Friends where Rachel wakes her sleeping baby and Monica reads in a book to swing and bounce the baby to stop her from crying. She keeps repeating "Bouncy Baby Baby Baby". So that's what I do with Goldie.

Michele called while I was walking around the house and Goldie was intrigue listening to Michele's voice over the phone. Michele then reminded me to take a selfie of me and Goldie for my blog. I quickly hung up the phone and took the selfie not even thinking of putting Goldie in a better position for the picture. This is an effort of bouncing, walking and taking a selfie all at the same time.

Being only 6 weeks old, this only works for a short time so Hazel took her turn. Being only 2 (almost 3) this worked for an even shorter time!

Storm Drain - Check

I can mark another thing off my list of things to be completed on my house.

The City of Lee's Summit spent most of the day lowering the storm drain which was causing a delay in the construction of the retaining wall. The height of the storm drain was at least 4 feet off the ground. If, and I do mean IF, that storm drain was ever necessary as it was originally installed, we'd all be in trouble.

Might be a time when Noah's Ark would be helpful.

Sunday Showcase - Guest Bathroom

This Sunday's Showcase is dedicated to Michele. It's my guest bathroom. This beautiful Levelor blind is a sea mist color (mint green) and opens from either the top or the bottom. It pairs well with my new shower curtain and Cariloha towels. BTW, I could get a good color picture with my camera. Believe me, it's gorgeous!

When I first moved in Michele was with me and had to carry a black trash bag with masking tape to cover the window whenever she wanted to use the bathroom. The window is much lower than a standard window and she didn't want to give the neighbors a show. Me, I could care less what the neighbors might think since there's greenspace and no house next to mine. Besides, if all the neighbors have to do is wait for me to go to the bathroom then they need to find a new hobby.

Christmas and Birthdays and Bears....Oh My!

The Taylors and I met up with Teresa for lunch so she could see Goldie.

Melissa and Teresa also exchanged late Christmas and birthday presents. Violet, Lincoln and Goldie cooperated for a picture but, of course, Hazel changed her mind at the last minute.

After lunch we headed to Build a Bear. I always buy each new grand baby a Build A Bear with a birth certificate with their name and original birth date. This was great when Violet was a baby. One baby, one Build a Bear. This time around it was one baby, three extra kids, four Build a Bears. Notice Hazel is smiling in this picture. She named her Build A Bear "Flamingo" because the bear has a flamingo on its shirt. Who knows the mind of a child.

It could have been five Build a Bears but I resisted the urge to get one for myself. I don't know who was having more fun, me or the kids.

Meet Lily, Luigi, Flamingo and Goldie Celine!!!!! Lily has glasses just like Violet. Luigi is on a skateboard, Lincoln's new adventure. Flamingo is....well she's Flamingo. And Baby Goldie is decked out in her new onesie. Now if I could only put them to work!

Building the Retaining Wall????

Is it possible the builder is finally starting on the retaining wall behind my house? I've looked at dirt clumps and dead roots since I moved in. It's hard to believe that progress is being made.

I left the house yesterday because the noise was just horrendous and the workers cut my cable line. No TV and all that noise.....no way! Today I see rocks, blocks and workers. What could it be but the retaining wall? I'm a little worried about the backhoe driver. He speeds so fast behind my house to the staging area in the side yard. I keep thinking he's going to clip the side of my patio. I'm sure they're professionals (fingers crossed).

Sunday Showcase - Plants

Since it's winter and I hardly do anything, I decided to do a "Sunday Showcase" on my new house. 

Two years ago the kids bought me this plant stand in anticipation of moving to my new house. It turned out to be a beautiful anchor for my plants. While some of the plants didn't make the move, I believe there's just enough left to make this arrangement look attractive.

New Year's Blog Resolution

If you follow my blog you know I've spent the past several hours trying to catch up 2 month's worth of posts. I could give you a list of reasons why I don't keep it updated. I forget to take picture. I don't feel like posting that day, etc, etc, etc.

So I'm going to make a resolution to TRY and keep my blog updated for 2022. Maybe I need to refill my Post It Notes and put some all over the house and in my car. Maybe then I'll remember to take pictures of all the mundane stuff that happens in my life.