What I Cannot Control.....And, What I Can

 I can control a potholder...a mini piece of art to give away. 

I cannot control that for  me, 75 is too old to parent teenagers.

No pictures from yesterday, but it was so good.

My DIL brought me 6 children and an ooey gooey cake to celebrate Mother's Day early.

A great idea so she could have all day today by herself.

I could not control this, but I am eternally grateful for my healthy DIL

I was visited  by 3 grandchildren 2 step-grandchildren and a friend of theirs:

That was three 14 year olds, one 13 year old , one 17 year old and a five  year old.

It was also, 5 phones, or more!!  A great time as I received so many hugs....I told them that I was hug deprived...

Especially Dylan...so charming at 13...sigh!!  He fixed some settings on my new I-pad.  Honestly  he is the go to for this. He is a wonderful hugger.  A proud grandma here.

Their mother is amazing...so proud a MIL...so proud.

I may not have honored  boundaries as she is in charge now, but overnight, I got old and teenagers became too much for me.  It was the  right decision, just hard.  Grateful that they still love their Grandma.

This is not finished, but I could not wait to post it.  All scraps, all me, all repro. I am thrilled I can quilt.

Tomorrow is the day for more quilting on it.

And I so love the backing.  I wanted to save it..I tried to use other fabric to save this one.

But, at the end of the day, my joints and naps reminded me that I am 75 and should not save one thing.

Always it is Aoife and her friend/enemy/sibling rivalry/ love, dog, Rosie.

Sad, no sign of my son.  Glad I am at peace and know I cannot control another person.

Happy today to have brunch here with new friends.

Happy to have my wonderful new apartment patio, enabling me to read and relax in the fresh air.

My sweet daughter remembered me and my DIL and sister and friends...I know that this is a made up Hallmark  holiday...still it is nice to be thought of.

I quilt quickly, I make  mistakes, There is no quilt police.

Can you imagine if I drove my car the way I sew????

I would have tickets galore.

That is why I sew fast instead of drive fast.

Mothers or not, it is nice to enjoy our day .