this has been a pretty random.isk week
filled with highs and lows
High:
It is officially Autumn when the mums come out. I look forward to these flowers probably more than any the entire year and I have no reason why except it is Autumn.
Low:
The leaves are falling at a discouraging rate. I want colorful trees, not colorful sidewalks that have to be swept, bagged and disposed of.
High:
Ike has finally stopped trying to sleep on my head or in my spot each night. He started this in July after we were gone for a week and it has taken this long to get him past this 'thing'.
Low:
Ike has resumed his permanent spot beside my husband's legs at night which I suspect is preventing him from getting a restful sleep. I love my husband and Ike - but honestly, I'm good with this. My bad!
High:
Allyson is recovering well from her illness and back to getting out and about in Tokyo.
Low:
She is still on the other end of the Earth and is missed dearly. Really, this is not much of a low because she is so happy to be where she is.
High:
He is official AND got his first college acceptance.
Low:
Our insurance just doubled. Ugh!
High:
We celebrated and I had my first dessert in a long time.
Low:
I had dessert!
(removed most of that whipped toping - but still...)
... ... ...
Have a good weekend
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I need to get to the garden center and get mums. It is time. Sounds like Ike (who is very handsome) really missed you. They really are love bugs covered in fur. Glad Allyson has recovered and is loving Japan. Oh, my --- the first college acceptance! Exciting times. Dessert looks delicious -- mouth watering! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteOh Ike is so beautiful as are all your photos. I am so happy your daughter is happy where she is that makes it easier on you. I would have ate your topping for you:) B
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear Allyson is on the mend ~ continued well wishes to her.
ReplyDeleteOh indulge in the lovely desert on occasion ... looks scrumptious !!!
Oh the desserts look yummy~
ReplyDeleteI keep looking at other people's mums and thinking, I need to go get some . . .
ReplyDeleteIke is so pretty! Can't blame him for wanting to hang out with his people. :-)
I'm glad your daughter is doing well, and congrats to your son!
Wow -- I would actually say you had all "highs" this week Nikki -- great photos and congrats to your son. That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy your posts.
ReplyDeleteLove to hear about your "highs" and "lows" ...
thanks for sharing and making me smile!
diane
How awesome for both of your kids! They are so accomplished!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love all of your photos - even the dessert (which you probably deserve!)
Have a great weekend!
oh, i love how you did that - highs & lows ... let's think HIGH. low is too low. ( :
ReplyDeletecute.
Pretty mums, glad your daughter is on the mend. And life is highs and lows after all, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYour "happies" are pretty darn great! You deserve the desert. Congrats to your son.
ReplyDeleteWell your high's pretty much cancelled any low...and oh those desserts!! I'm not looking forward to when our insurance goes up next year. He is already sixteen, but his illness derailed the driving thing for a while.
ReplyDeleteGlad your daughter is on the mend. Ike-so sweet.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely sucks when your kids are sick and so far away. He looks too young to be ready for college. I have a dog that loves to come upstairs at 4:30 a.m. thinking it is time for breakfast. That is TOO early.
ReplyDeleteSweet Ike-having your children so far away is testament of us moms when we say we want our children happy-even though we miss them like crazy-and then some. Yeah for your official don and college acceptance letters!! Xo
ReplyDeleteI bet you are relieved that Allyson is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI had a cat that slept across my head for a long time. I got so used to it I would have to feel up there to see if he was there. When he got older he started sleeping where he could put his arm across my neck. And when older still, he had to have under the cover, against my side, with his head resting on my arm. I had him for 17 years...
I hate to hear that about your insurance...I am so afraid ours will go way up. Just holding my breath till we find out.
I like your warm and creative post. And those desserts -- yum!!! I'm glad to hear your daughter is on the mend!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, my comment I left here yesterday isn't showing up in the comment list. I do recall visiting tho because of the beautiful kitty, Ike!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's going into the SPAM folder in your blog admin.
In any case, I hope your weekend is treating you well.
Sleeping with a cat can be a challenge but so can sleeping with any other living being. Our pug takes up much more room than is necessary for her size. AND I prefer her to sleep on Greg's legs instead of in my face. MY bad! Good news that your daughter is recovered and enjoying life in Japan and that the first college acceptance has arrived.
ReplyDeleteIt looks and sounds like life is good...many more highs than lows!
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