Aftermath

It's been over a week since my last post. There has been so much going on around the Old Beeson Homestead and something(s) had to give. Happily, I gave up the pretense of keeping the house straightened up when the kids came home - they really don't care and are quite the mess makers themselves! What I did miss was writing, but I was far too exhausted to mind that much. Besides, when I am that tired, my creativity is all gone.

The important thing is that my girls were all home! Not only did they bring their significant others with them, but they also brought their own particular kinds of messes, laughter and noise. Even their arguing was music to my ears! I think I have finally resigned myself to the fact that these daughters of mine have very distinct personalities and will rarely agree on anything.

Since Jenn won't be able to come back to CA at the traditional Thanksgiving time, she decided to talk her sisters into having our Thanksgiving meal at Halloween. I'm grateful that they agreed, because we had Thanksgiving without her last year and it was difficult. So, we had a very happy Hallow-giving with enough vegetarian faire for Mandi & Beckie and regular food for the rest of us. Besides that, the girls got to take Baby Hurricane trick or treating in his AWESOME astronaut costume! It was all great fun.

The girls are all back at their respective homes in DC and Santa Barbara and I'm left with an empty nest again. It's ok, though. I've got plenty to do keep busy and I have to rest up for their next visit or my next adventure.