My sister Dottie picked me up at the airport last night. She came IN to the terminal to get me. Nobody does that anymore. Did I mention she is an exceedingly nice person? She got my share of niceness and I got her quota of bossiness. The thing is we both know it and I try to be mindful of my tendancies to direct all activity around me.
She is headed back home now after doing a most excellent job as Angie's sidekick/companion for the last 5 days. In addition to completing all assigned duties, she matched up mom's 72 pairs of knee highs that were all jumbled together in her drawer. That is no small feat.
Tonight I practiced making letters with my dip pen and ink while I stared out at the Kansas sunset. I have more to tell you about art retreat #2, but my words need some time to simmer before they are ready for serving.
Love this. And you're being modest about your niceness.
Posted by: Chelsy | 01/21/2014 at 10:42 PM
Ah, but were they for small FEET? LOL. You have a great family - all of them. Lucky you.
Posted by: Judi | 01/21/2014 at 11:31 PM
I can so relate to this Carol! I definitely got more bossiness than is good for me, but I am sure that you are a lot nicer than you think you are, your love comes through in all of your posts. I suspect that you are just one of those who can see through the c!#p and see what needs doing and you just want to get on and do it to make things as good as possible for others - Angie for instance! xx
Posted by: Amy at love made my home | 01/22/2014 at 01:06 AM
Forgot to say, your sister is obviously a super lovely person!! JUST LIKE YOU!! xx
Posted by: Amy at love made my home | 01/22/2014 at 01:09 AM
Dottie looks pretty resourceful so I'd say she is the perfect woman for sock sorting duty and as Angie's sidekick. Can't wait for your art retreat stories, sounds like I should grab a cup of something and settle in. :) I'm guessing you had a really good time.
Posted by: Susie LaFond | 01/22/2014 at 11:40 AM
Bossy? You? I hardly think so. Being "in charge" is hardly bossy. You assess a situation and address what needs to be done, right? I'm sure you do this while being nice...give yourself some credit.
I'm glad your family is so willing to jump in and help with Angie. That's a real plus. I know several families who let the burden fall on one person.
Can't wait to hear about the art retreat.
Posted by: Joan Clarke | 01/22/2014 at 01:34 PM