Where Is Summer Going?

Good Monday morning. Can you believe it is the first day of August? I can't wrap my mind around that, quite yet. Anyway come on in and have a cup of coffee with me. We are having DD hazelnut this morning. It has been a while. Thought I was out, but found some in the pantry. There isn't much going on here right now, so I am  happy to see you, come on in. Where is summer going? My family has several teachers, and depending which counties they teach in, some have gone back to school. In fact the county where my son and d-i-l teach, the students return tomorrow. The rest this is their last week. I remember the count down before school started, and I would be excited and trying to cram so much into those last few days too. In special education it would take a while for the kids to get in a routine and to trust you. I miss those kids!. I still use some of the things they said in my conversations. Did I ever share why I worked 30 years in Sp Ed? Well I'll tell you. I volunteered for several months and fell in love with the kids. One little boy with down syndrome, was so special to me. His hair was always down in his eyes, his shoes were always untied and wet, (we all know why little boys have wet shoe strings) and he didn't love  just everybody. He was very particular. He was from a wonderful family. One day he came to school with a knot in his shoe. They had tried to get it out before he came, but ran out of time. Anyway he asked me to get it out. We both sat down flat on the floor and I worked forever getting out the knot. When I did, he grabbed my face between his hands and said,"Clo,(that is what he first called me. Later I became sweetpea and that is what I remained until his death), you are a genius!" No one had ever called me a genius before or since!lolSo I stayed in special education for 30 years Danny is now a heavenly angel bringing smiles to everyone he sees. His mother once said she didn't understand why Danny had to have down syndrome. My answer to her was because he brought so much joy to those around him. To this day I can't think of him without smiling. To all of you parents with special needs children. I know it gets hard, but your kids bring so  much joy and inspiration to  others. It is a privilege and an honor to know them.
Thank you for letting me share my Danny.
It has been so hot here. The flowers look awful and my back door looks sad. It won't be long until we can put our fall stuff out and that will perk us up.

This fellow has not been feeling well. Had to go the vet and now seems to be on the mend. I have had rotties before him and they never had allaergies or hot spots. This boy has them all. He is on a special diet and still has hot spots. He also had an ear infection.
Haven't been buying much this summer. I am trying to save money and besides I am totally out of room. I did get this. Bet you can't guess where. Yes, the Hen has some pewter she is selling, so I bought these.

I only had one porridger. I actually will use my pewter from September until spring, whenever I entertain. You know me, life is short use what you have and enjoy it. I don't like washing dishes, but for some reason don't mind hand washing these at all.
Where is summer going? I am already talking about fall. I bought a new Family Weavers throw to use as a table cloth. Sorry, I don't have a picture of it. It is brown tones. It really is pretty.
This is what I have on my table right now.

So simple.
This is the week of the Worlds Longest Yard Sale. Will be going one day this week. I do enjoy that, but all I am looking for is a wood tub to put my Christmas tree in and a small firkin. I need one more to complete my stack. Will post pictures after that.
Well before I close I have to tell you about our family miracle. You all are acquainted with the worlds best son in law. Well two and a half weeks ago he fell about 20 feet from the top of a two story barn he was working on. He had three cracked ribs, but no internal injuries. Can you say Thank You God? We certainly did. The doctors were amazed. His son in law and daughter are both doctors and they couldn't believe it either. We are so grateful to God for our family miracle.
Well summer is leaving us at a break neck speed. Everyone is so busy, and I am both flattered and humbled you took time to come Through My Back Door where life is good.
betty
ps Since life is short spend your time with people you love and enjoy it