The sun has set, the windows are open and the cool air is flowing throughout the house. It is supposed to be in the 50s tonight and in the 60s tomorrow. Boy aint that sumpin? The leaves are falling. I'll grant you it is a very slow falling process, but they are a falling. The grass is turning brownish, of course, the lawn in front of Michael's yard is being cared for by the never- ever-comes-around-yard man so his yard is already brown for sure, no "ish" about it.

The workers are finishing up the basement, but the toilet and sink are not in. Matthew, they dont require inspectors here. I was told by an air conditioner man that there is only one inspector for this whole area and there is no way Also, the "felon" was caught driving with a suspended license and he was given 8 months in the county jail. He was released after two. i just call him a "felon" because i think it makes this situation all the more exciting.

Today was Tiger Toons day and we got to school by the seat of our pants. Actualy, Brendan had 6 minutes to spare. Then Michael jr and Aidan and i wait in the teachers' parking lot until 7:30 rolls around and i drop them off in the parent drop off zone and i drive the beautiful drive back home. This afternoon when i picked them up at their evansville address i allowed them to play with their old friends for an hour then we went home. I had worked around our house all day and for the first time since i have been here, the kitchen table is clean with a little fall decoration on it. When we got home the boys all commented on the decoration and we did their homework and they went out to paly with their newburgh friends.

Yesterday we did go to the Hallmark store and Aidan did buy a bradcelet for his teacher with $10 of his birthday money. He gave it to her today and he said she oohed about it and put it on and wore it all day long. It was a very pretty silver bracelet. $9.99 I think he is sort of "fond" of Mrs. Brothers.

Tonight i fixed hamburger helper nacho cheese and it was, of course, a big hit. All of the fast and unhealthy meals are big hits. They had milk and applesauce and a popsicle for dessert, Then they showered and we passed out clean clothes and hung up what needed to be hung up and put away what needed to be put away and then went to bed.

They are working really hard to "obey" grammy and life is just plain enjoyable. I am acting like a grammy that loves her grandsons and i am beat from allof the chores that go into taking care of them and a home.

Michael sr. is off tomorrow and is going to the hospital for the procedure that has three letteres that i do not remember. The test, i believe, is to determine where the problem exists that is causing numbness and lack of feeling in his arm and hand. He slept really well last night for the first time in days or even weeks. He was so upbeat today. Yesterday he appeared to be very aingst-filled. This was a very good day for him. Please pray for all to go well and this to be something that can easily be fixed and that it can be fixed. He keeps saying things like "permanent loss of feeling" and your prayers are coveted. He, of course, is not asking for prayers, but i sure am. love to you all. jk