Day 8 -- another busy day -- accidentally

Almost overscheduled myself.  Jim P. came by early this morning on his way to Orlando.  We did some catching up, updating, looking at some of the things on Margaret's Bucket list.  Jim took the wedding dress with him -- thinking about restoring it, featuring it on the wedding dress web site, and them putting it on display at Acme Cleaners.  Jim confirmed that there are still folks who ask about Ernie, and would be pleased to see this connection with him.  We also talked about meeting in Cedar Key and taking some things to the museum.
I had very little time to just be alone -- Nancy called to make her bi-weekly housekeeping appointment, and soon after that the kids came for lunch.  Josh was so proud of his autographed  hockey stick, and wanted to tell me all about it.  Our plans to make the Monday lunch a healthy one did not quite work.  While there was delicious homemade soup, Josh had his Mac and Cheese, and after two bowl of soup, Jarrod helped finish the Mac and Cheese.  Little wonder he is growing so fast -- he does a job keeping that growing frame nourished.  Now if we can just get a little more organized with the healthy eating. Also got Renee engaged in the Great Peridot Hunt.  If we can just find that white jewelry box.
The mail brought a disc from Buzzy with pictures from the Committal, Memorial Service, and Reception.

He also included the two weddings and the Eagle Ceremony for his niece, nephew and nephew -- in that order.  Nice to get caught up -- and nice to recognize as many folks as I did.  There just seemed to be a lot of old folks in those pictures!
The kids left and Nancy left, and I thought I was ready to return some phone calls.  Got some of them taken care of -- still some left to do.  I did get Block and the plumber updated.  Talked to Anna V., told her about Margaret, and asked her to get my training arranged so I can start teaching the Safe Driver Course for  AARP.  I think I am ready for that.  Perhaps Anna will let me co-teach with her at least once.
I realized that this week there will be at least three birthdays -- Jamie, Renee and her mother.  Josh has at least two more birthdays on his calendar.  What is it about May?  Had to get birthday cards and ensure that I had gifts for Jamie and Renee.
The day moved so fast, I only found my grief during conversations, or during the all-too-brief alone times.  In many ways, that was welcomed -- and I find myself wondering if I missed something in the busyness.