Monday, March 9, 2009

The Space Time Continium


I went to visit my family rather unexpectedly in February, and it felt like a dream.  Sureal but nice... I was walking, breathing, talking and feeling my beloved Mexico all around me; from the "Hola, preciosa" greeting by the customs officer, to the desert dust on my shoes. I was home.  I was speechless!!  I had been sent by my children to join my mother, father and brothers at our grandmother Sebastiana Urias' funeral.  That's why the trip was so sudden and unplanned.  But those have been the best 6 days I've had.  There was lots of talking and eating, hugging and remembering.  I did take the time to bring memories for my senses.  I've been blessed with a rather sharp memory of place and time.  So here's my sample finding myself where I'm loved and accepted and most of all.  Where I belong.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Double the trouble and double the fun


I've the unique experience, at this point of my life, to be surrounded by my family.  Two of the grandchildren are very close in age, and it's very entertaining to see them interact.  Brooklyn and Jonathan are 3 months apart, and they are turning two this year; they are at the age when they are loving, playful, cranky and dangerous all in a matter of minutes.  They must be watched carefully when they are together.  Double trouble without a doubt.  I personally enjoy seeing them figure things out-because they are very smart, and communicate well to work together.  Brooklyn has a sweet tooth, so she brings the big tin of sugar cookies to Jonathan and he opens it for her.  Jonathan also can open the refrigerator for a snack, and can open the cases of DVD and uses the TV controls.  All very valuable skills for a toddler.  Altogether they are normal children living close to each other and enjoying every bit of it. I enjoy being able to see it first hand. I'm not sure their parents are so amused, but I'm.  
 Grandmotherhood rocks!

Sunday, February 8, 2009


Happy Birthday to Jazmine Leigh Joyner Livingston!
A quarter of a century goes by fast... Did you know that I was almost 25 when you were born?  This means that when your Peanut turns your age, you will be mine, and we'll be even cuter.