Life is Good

Well, I know I'm not very good at blogging, but that's only because there's so much going on in life - and it's good. J and I are continuing our romance, and it is wonderful. I don't know the words to describe how good this feels. Who would have thought that at this point in life - mid-50's - I would find a new love. And that's what he is! This past week we both put into words how we felt about each other - I am deeply in love with this man, and he is in love with me. We laugh, we have long talks, we share similar tastes in music, and are both very committed to our families. Being together is the best part of my day - and the days when I'm not with him, all I can do is think about when I'll be seeing him next. Yep, I'm hooked! I don't know what the future holds for us - and I certainly hope for a long, wonderful future with him. But at this point, I'm enjoying every minute.

On top of that, I am enjoying being a Nana. My baby granddaughter is now 3 months old and is such a little sweetheart. I get to see her at least 1-2 times each week, which isn't enough but that's ok for now. Watching my daughter - who was never around babies much - love being a mother is such a fabulous experience. She's truly in love with her baby, and is doing a great job. What a joy this is.

Yep, life is good!

New and Improved!

Wow, I've not blogged for such a long time. And so much has happened - a lot of new things.

First - I'm a new grandmother - Nana to be specific. Daughter dear had a beautiful baby girl 2 weeks ago, and I'm loving every second I get to spend with her. And it has been such a wonderfully awesome feeling watching my daughter go through her pregnancy and become a mom. I've always known that being a grandmother would be wonderful - but I had no idea HOW I would feel. Indescribable! I want to be with her as much as I can, to bond with her, to make sure she knows how much she is loved, and to have a very special relationship with her. This is the start of a whole new life, literally and figuratively.

Second - I've met a wonderful man, J, and it is going very well. We've got so much in common - including having lived in the same small towns in Western PA before moving to NC. Our paths have almost crossed so many times in the past, yet we never met until this year - well actually it was this past Christmas Day. He's such a good man, so intelligent, very funny, and we spend hours just talking and laughing, listening to music. I don't know where this is headed at all -but right now I don't even care, I'm enjoying the journey very much. He melts me the instant I see him again - and my heart races when the phone ring and caller ID says it's him. I get some delicious emails from him - I find them when I check my personal email while at work - and it puts a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Wow.

For Valentine's Day, he gave me 2 cards - one funny, one heart felt telling me how much he enjoys spending time with me. And that's what mine said to him - that I'm so glad that he's in my life. When he comes over, he frequently (usually) brings his little beagle Jake with him, which is very nice - so I now have a container of dog food here for when Jake visits. And now - he's actually left a toothbrush. I've never been here before - but that small thing has touched my heart in a way I can't explain. This is just amazing.

Yea, there are parts of life that aren't perfect for me - I still worry about my kids, about other family members, about money, and I have serious issues with my job. But life is good. And that's a great feeling.