It’s a big day today. The usual groceries must be purchased, but today, I also need to go to Staples, or BJ’s and buy a new WIFI for the laptop. My old set-up seems to be dying and I am having a lot of trouble working the laptop in the family room. Even when I walk back to the office I only get a good signal, not the excellent I once got. So, today, is the day!
I had the children for 2 hours yesterday and we watched 101 Dalmatians! It was on, but I have to tell you we talked more than watched the movie. They left at 7 this morning for their home in Oregon. Always a sad day.

I called my folks last night. I have a really difficult relationship with them. My father didn’t want to speak to me and hung up, and my mother said a lot of very hurtful things. I feel quite bad that I am not the daughter that they wanted. I have tried a number of times over the years and each time it ends badly. I’ve been trying to call more frequently so they know I care, but I can’t stand the verbal abuse, so it’ll be a while until I call them or speak with them.
The strange part is, that it took me a very long time to realize that I am really not a bad person. In fact, I’m actually pretty nice. I am just not someone they particularly like, or care about.
My stepdaughter JMC, chatted online with me yesterday! Hooray!!! It looks like she and her husband will be moving to the U.S. I am so happy!!! We had such a nice chat. She is such a special person in my life. I told her that I am all ready to be a Granny, whenever they are ready!! 😉
So, even though today is supposed to be terribly hot and humid, I am still feeling in a fairly good mood.