Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.

The clock and the calendar are moving forward. Is it possible that grandmothers-to-be get the nesting instinct? Maybe it's just that I'm a teacher and KNOW that I gotta cover the bases before I leave town. As the day draws closer to the birth of these babies, I feel I must have everything done and everything in its place. Don't worry...too much pressure, you say...Ricky is here at home to help me sort through STUFF as well as the emotions involved...because here I am again at a bittersweet moment....removing Mama's belongings from the home I grew up in and anticipating Dottie's and Ada's arrival. What a transition in life! Coming to terms with the past, present and future in the form of preserving sentimental treasures; putting into the right home and hands practical, useful items; and creating a perfect place for the twins to come home to...in Dallas and in Albany...One thing I know for sure, I have been one LUCKY girl in this life. Blessed with a wonderful mother, brother, husband, two daughters and most recently, two sons-in-law and now the GRAND SLAM of all blessings...two granddaughters to dote on! Ain't life GRAND! Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock...