When I returned from my 2 mile fast walk, there stood a little boy in the lodge waiting for one of us to "wake" up. He had a couple donut holes he wanted to give us that he had saved for us. Its moments like these that make this life all worth while. On my walk I also saw a doe with two fawns with white spots. They were beautiful.
I really enjoy talking with people and their families. I love to ask them questions, hear their opinions and feelings. I've always been more of an observer than a talker (unless I have had a couple drinks). So when I sit in the lodge or on the beach and ask questions, talk and/or socialize, I feel like I am making new friends. I know our customers might not feel that way, because maybe they think I'm nosy, but I really enjoy talking with our customers. Tonight I found out more about a family who have been coming for years. I almost feel guilty I didn't ask them more about themselves years earlier.
The children who come here are a blessing to us because we don't have grandchildren yet, and John never had children. So every year we get to see the children again, and they're another few inches taller or bigger. One week there are 24 children who have been coming for the same week for over 9 years. They have grown up here and soon they will be leaving. It is sad to see that they have reached 16 or older now. Hopefully they will be back with their children in awhile. Now that will really feel like being a grandma.
My niece and nephew arrived tonight and will be here helping us for a week. Tommy, my nephew, is back this week because it is his favorite. He plays basketball a lot and fishes with the other young men and has a blast. This is my niece, Jaeden's, first full week here and I am sure she will love it too. Whenever Tommy comes, he helps John a lot with his chores. So now I have someone to help with mine and spend time with me. Hurray!
Today we worked on the office furniture and moved in some pieces I bought at a rummage. I hung pictures, dusted, organized, tried to get an old computer to work and filed paper. The office still isn't finished, but we have taken a big step toward great organization and workflow.
Customers were out on the lake innertubing, kayaking, swimming and fishing today. It was sunny and hot, their favorite kind of day. Tonight I noticed quite a few had sun burns.
After dinner a big group came into the lodge to pay and hang out a little. It was nice. They didn't come into the lodge all week like this and even though its the last night, I enjoyed it. They were laughing, having drinks and talking. Their kids were walking through to go outside by the campfire or coming back in to get a lollie pop. Now they all said good night and it is late. I still have to go downstairs to put away some laundry and make a couple of bags. I don't want to. Maybe I'll just go to bed now and get up early.
Tomorrow is Saturday again. Hopefully I will have at least 4 cleaning girls. I started out with 8 and last week only 2 were here. When that happens, I have to clean. I hope that doesn't happen this Saturday especially since Jaeden is here. Oh well, we'll deal with whatever we have to deal with.
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