IF WISHES CAME TRUE~

Saturday night Bob took Grace to a birthday party and I hung out with the boy.

My Dad's ashes are in an urn sitting in our living room.  

Neither of my kids ever had the chance to meet my Dad, so they only know him through stories, photos and "the urn."  

 Denny went over to the urn and kissed it and said I love you Grandpa Dennis.  Then he looked at me and said "Mom, I really want him to come out of there."

Me too bud, me too.

Today is shaping up to be a better day already, although we are still missing Dad & Precious like crazy. Precious is Dad's dog, pictured above. Grace loves this dog more than she loves our dog Archie. It's no secret, Grace says it everyday since she laid eyes on Precious 10 days ago.

So far today, I slept in until 9am! Denny is a little under the weather with a cough and sore throat (passed on with love from Grace who just got over the same thing.) When he isn't 100%, he likes to sleep in, and mama likes to sleep in, so I make out from his sufferings.

However, before you assume I am a lazy, bad mom, let me tell you how last night went.


Bob and I went up to bed around 10pm and watched TV until midnight. Then the games began. As soon as I turned off the TV and closed my eyes for a good nights sleep, things got goofy.


The dog began breathing so hard it was impossible to fall asleep.


Then Archie was barking to be let outside.


Then Archie would not come back inside.


Then Grace wakes up and wants to know why Archie keeps waking her up.


Then Denny has a coughing attack and needs more ice water to cool his throat.


Archie starts panting again, I look at the clock and it's 3:30am.


Bob was the one who was taking care of the majority of this crap. I think I only got out of bed to get Archie back in the house & put G back to bed once. So although I got to sleep in, he didn't and is probably having a miserable day toady as I am sitting here refreshed, on my 3rd cup of coffee.

Anyway, the sun is actually out and it's 45 degrees. That is most likely what is making me smile right now. That and the goofy dance that Denny is doing while I type this.

BYE BYE BUNNY

I have never had post-holiday blues when it comes to Easter. This year I have them. I think a lot of it has to do with Dad going back to Florida. He headed back early Monday morning. We are going to miss him so darn much and I really wish he lived closer. Moving to Florida is always an option as long as we get the whole family on board. We talk about it all the time so you never know.

My Mom w/ G&D

It's "officially" Spring, but you wouldn't know it around here. There is still snow on the ground, it's cold and gray. I'm pretty sure it is supposed to snow again some time this week. I am trying to keep busy and pass the days until the sun comes back out and we all feel better.

We hope everyone had a great Easter!

The Keeler's

Happy Birthday Dad

Today is my Dad's birthday. I'm not going to write a sad post on how much I miss him, b/c you all already know how much he is missed. Instead I will share some pictures of my wonderful Dad. Enjoy! Happy Birthday Dad.

My dad (on the left) & his brother John, 1950