Tuesday is a fine day

I worked today, attended my first phone in staff meeting with my boss and his direct reports. It makes me kinda miss being there, but not so much.

It was 110 at home today, probably 90 here. One of my favorite things is having the house open and feeling the air come through. It reminds me of Nona's kitchen window and the curtains billowing in the breeze. At home, the house is closed up from mid May til mid September while you have AC on. Here, I ran the AC for a few hours, then it began to cool off. There is a window by the kitchen sink that comes clear down to the counter level. I washed dishes by the twilight coming in. Corny, I guess, but it is so meaningful to me.

I had a question today; why am I in Napa for summer. After 35 years on the job, I felt I deserved some time off. The idea of a leave evolved to coming here to help with my granddaughters while school is out, and working from home. Part time. I now have a 25 work week, so I am juggling how that will work and still help with the girls.

Girls and daughter came over after work/school. One had a swimming thing and needed a shower. Mom went to the store to get herself some stuff and brought back Mexican food for dinner. Little GD took a bath. Big GD and I played cards and had a good time. They like coming here. The yard is neat and they seem to find stuff to entertain themselves out there. Then they all got in the car and went to their house. This is devine for a mother whose daughter has lived in another state since 1993 and began a family I never see enough.

I signed up for digital TV, a regular phone, and cable modem today. TV and DVD player are supposed to arrive tomorrow, all electronics should be hooked up on Friday. Interesting, ComCast, the service provider, phoned me to see what kind of computer connection I had and said I need a router and modem, which I don't have to purchase as they lease for $5 a month. I am also having Tevo. The girls got excited, now they can watch their favorite shows no matter when they are here. This is going to be such a good summer.

I am not accustomed to daylight time. Bedtime sneaks up on me. One minute it is still light, next minute it's 9:30. We do not go on Daylight time in AZ. I am not quite used to this.

I talked to my spouse tonight who is happy that I am happy. He is working away and trying to figure out the watering for plants, which I usually do. If you don't stay on top of things in summer, stuff dies. He can do it. He is happy for me to have this opportunity to be with my family and away from the heat.

All is well in Napa. Good Night.