getting older - its not that bad

Yesterday was a slight monument in my life - my cousin Rachel graduated from college, leaving me as the lone grandchild (with the exception of the two under age 13) who is still in school...but that is okay.

My youngest brother, Landon, who has been in the working world for a mere three weeks, my mom & I all went and ate at a Three Star Resturant last night for mother's day - and we had appetizers, a steak meal & dessert. . .and Landon picked up the bill.

Last night was beautiful - mid 70s with a light breeze. . .and we enjoyed it sitting on the porch with a family who is our lifetime friends. . .I'm old enough to have lifetime friends! Our parents were friends, their kids (us) are friends & I'm sure that our kids will be friends.

Lastly - I know that I'm getting older because I had to go to bed first last night, even when there were still "extra" people at my house. . .this event of course has transpired into me being the first one up (by a LONG shot) - but thats okay. . .I have Step 1 to keep me occupied. Happy Mother's Day! (I'll tell my mom that when she wakes up in two hours!)