Things have felt better with him gone. The chickens went to a friend's today. Daughter put first coat o salmonberry paint on with her birth sister. I got to see my 18 month old almost grandaughter. We almost adopted the pair but the older sibling was too much for us with her behaviord. I am so glad to see them together and am glad to be part of the babie's life. The little one here, five, is a hand ful and I am so in love. Man does she take energy! Especially now as she is reciting each letter I type. I hope she will become fully my daughter soon in her heart.

Son is worrisome but at least it's not in my face and the dog is here for now. He is part of this family and sleeps with us.