Mondays

I love Mondays! I know, I can't believe I am saying that! There is something exciting about the start of a whole new week and what you can accomplish in it. And then there is letters from Ashley!
I love hearing how she is doing, what she has accomplished so far, and that she is happy!
I am a very selfish mother, I must admit. I like my kids! I like having them around me. They entertain me, make me laugh, and most of all, they love me unconditionally. They are truly the light of my life. I am completely lost without them!  And having Ashley gone for this short time is a reminder that my family is forever! And just as sure that I will see Ashley in 17 months I am sure I will someday be with those whom have already passed on as well. And that the love we have will not go away but continue to get stronger and stronger!

Which reminds me of a Joey story. It's a 'had to be there' moment mostly meant for Ashley but we were in stitches for a while last night about it. He had just finished up his plate of food and went in for some more spaghetti, filling his plate up completely. Someone made a comment about getting him a shovel but he ignored it and sat right next to Cortney. He grabs his fork, looks at us, and then says very loudly 'I have a question', then shoves the biggest fork full of spaghetti into his mouth that I have seen in a long time. We all stare at him while he tries to swallow a mouthful of food, wondering if this is part of the question. He starts to smile and tries to eat faster, which is impossible at this point. We are laughing at his timing and, when it was all said and done, the question was no longer in his mind! Typical Joey. So if you ask him which is more important, the question or the food, I don't think he will have an answer for you. And please don't ask him to demonstrate! That is something best not seen!