The Lasts

I have always been fascinated with "lasts." As a human, life is full of uncertainty - not much to do about it. I am no great philosopher, but I think I learned to cope with this reality at a young age by marking "lasts" as I noticed them (this is the last time I will go to my junior high locker, this is the last time I will sleep in this room, etc....) I still catch myself doing it today and this weekend definitely was a last that needs marking... Gracie was due to arrive on Monday for two weeks for support (for another post soon to come) and we all know then there will be a baby - forever (hopefully as long is there is a "me" there will be my baby). Anyway, all this to say that this weekend was the last time for Craig and I as a dazzling duo. We will not be "alone" in the larger sense of the word ever again. Sure we will have "alone time", but you get my drift. We had a great day that started with the annual library book sale in Pawling, then a walk in the park then on to Kent, CT. - walking in the sunshine going to lunch, funky shops and old book stores. Lots of laughs - it was a great day. Then it was Sunday, my FIRST "Mother's Day" which I admit I don't feel fully part of that club yet, but am definitely in the initiation phase. We spent the day digging in the dirt to prepare some wildflower beds. There are a couple pics of the tulips my Aunt Anne sent us to plant last fall, we are proud of them because we had to fight the squirrels and deer for them - we won! - secret weapon? - a daily golden shower from Craig!