over the hill

Well, it finally came...and went.  I'm now the big 4-0.  I remember with perfect clarity when I thought that was so old.  Now it seems like nothing.  For heaven sakes, I'm still just starting my family!  So, in order to properly celebrate, Paul, Fiona & I along with Paul's sister Kate & her little man, Landon, went down to San Diego to explore all it's family style offerings...namely the SD Zoo, Seaworld & Legoland.  "oh, my goss!" as Fiona would say...what a blast!  And can I just say, I LOVE Legoland!!  I know this is considered blasphemous in many circles, but I think Legoland is better than Disneyland...especially for the younger kids.  It's certainly easier for the parents of the younger set.  It has so many rides that little kids can go on and the park itself is much smaller & easier to navigate.  I had never been before so when I looked at the map & saw that we needed to go clear to the other side, I thought it would take FOREVER! and wear out my poor feet, but no, it took like 3 minutes.  Awesome.  The food was good, the lines were not bad and it's less than an hour away.  AND, the season pass is less than half that of DLand.  Enough said, I'm sold. I can't wait to go back!

Dad

Today is the marking of 9 years since Dad passed away.  I can't believe it's been that long because when I think about it I feel like it was just yesterday.  I say time does not heal wounds...it just provides more distractions as more of it passes.  The pain is just as intense today as it was then.  I miss him so much & still get mad that he had to die...especially when I see people who are living vile lives and walking around just fine.  It just doesn't seem fair, but I know life rarely is.  I just need to celebrate all the good times we had, the great things he taught me while he was here & carry on.  It would be nice to have him here to help with the garden and our little building projects though!  I always think of him when something good grows in the garden though & that makes me happy, so hopefully I'll have enough energy to clear out the rest of the weeds on Saturday & get some plants in the ground.  It's hard work, but the rewards are great & now Fiona is big enough to 'help'.  Maybe I'll be able to pass down the excitement of making things grow.  I'm sure she'll LOVE it!