[b]well, grampy and i baby sat for connor on friday night so his folks could go out to dinner. we arrived a bit early and were reved up for our duties. after all, being around to do this sort of thing is one of the major reason we moved back north. connor's mom and dad had a nice time out - grampy and grandma played hard for 3 hours! we colored, we read stories, we ate supper, we played with stuffed animals and things that talked and made noise! i had forgotten the energy and demands of a toddler. he is a very good natured and polite child and we had fun,got loads of hugs and kisses .......and, when grampy and i got home we went straight to bed, read our books and were asleep within the hour! i can only hope that we grow in stamina as we spend more time together!

we had one beautiful and sunny day this past week and we are back to the usual new england spring! i have added a nuthatch to my backyard birds - these little guys are so small yet they eat like buffalo! my dad sent me a hummingbird feeder that hooks on to the window for close up viewing. i had a hummer one inch from me this morning having a bit of nector - i could see his heart beating in his tiny chest! what a way to start the day!!!! i am still in the groove!

went and got my new afo last monday --the guy did a great job--but my muscles in my leg are sore like crazy. now that my ribs are healing something has to be going on --or so it seems. i am also getting adjusted to my new pain meds --i am back on the patch and as much as i resent it i know it is what i need --at least for now.

not much else going on --i plan to start practicing with my new wilton icing tip so i can make the fur on connor's elmo cake look furry and yummy......at least it's a sweet job! life goes on and i hope everyone has a good and peaceful week.