It’s amazing how much of a difference it makes downstairs with the new carpet. It doesn’t smell at all anymore. Between the new carpet smell and not having any litter boxes down there being used it just feels like a fresh and cleaner place. We thought we were going to have to kick certain cats outside but instead what we’ve done is just kept the upstairs door to the basement closed so the cats can’t go down there. It’s worked really well so far. I do feel slightly sorry for the displaced ones.

It’s really only one but she’s dealing. Yesterday was Ethan and Laura’s anniversary. I can’t hardly believe it’s been a year since that beautiful day. There really are days that live in your mind as perfect days and that is one of them. Often joy can be mixed with sorrow but on this particular day there was no sorrow, only joy. I felt a similar way on my own anniversary this year with any unhappiness being the farthest thing from my mind or even existent. I was at total peace.

I’ve felt a similar way with the baby’s due date approaching. Like the fears have evaporated and I am simply just waiting now. Eager but also still and quiet. Maybe that is one way being a grandparent is different from being a parent. I’m still waiting to get and build up more clients at the new place but I’m thankful for the ones I have been seeing and that steadiness, plus the new girl. I’ve been in the position of waiting before and know there are needed and valuable lessons to be learned there.