"Little Caesar's"

It was a very sentimental day for me. It seems like wherever I turned memories filled my vision. I was vacuuming the house and kept seeing stacks of wedding invitations, boxes of extra food in my pantry, and water colored pictures piled up everywhere. I kept thinking that I was going to have to move something out of my way. But, really nothing blocked my way. I could vacuum everywhere. I didn't like it. It was kind of like everything just hit me. When we are young and having babies we are too tired to think much about anything except getting through the day. When we are old, we are taking care of naughty teenagers and aging parents. The best years are those in between years. The time when your kids don't mind hanging out with you. When your kids are older and married they don't mind, but it is those years from about age 8 through about age 13 that are so much fun. They can't drive, nor can any of their friends. They still like you and don't mind that you know. They are old enough that you aren't doing bottles, diapers, baby food, or naps. I cannot drive into Smith's parking lot without looking at the building that used to be Little Caesar's. It always brings back so many memories. The days when we would spend Friday nights eating pizza and licorice. Watching movies and staying up late. So much fun....so many good times. Enjoy every minute of every stage (when you aren't too tired). They grow up and leave you. They visit. But it is never the same. Thank HEAVEN for grandchildren. Couldn't make it without them!