Busy Times

It's been a while so I thought I'd share a quick update. Little Ina is doing well and running all over the house. She's beautiful, very smart and learning quickly. She has a birthday coming up in just a few days and will be starting school next week. She's growing so fast!

Jasper's birthday was yesterday. Kayla and I told him we were in no hurry for him to move out, but he's a young man now and ready to start his own life. Tomorrow is Winterfest so we're hoping he'll come visit and have dinner with us.

Kayla has been acting different the last couple days. I'm hoping she's just going through emotions because of the kids, but I'm doubtful about that. I can't even put my finger on it. She just seems distant and quiet as if she's always in deep thought.

We did have a lot of fun shopping for Winterfest so I'm hoping that brings her out of whatever she's going through. She won't talk to me about it and when I bring it up it makes her irritable so I don't mention it any more.

It's a Girl!

After a bit of a scare, Ina Grace LeGacy made her way into the world today happy and healthy! Kayla is worn out, but well. 

Wedding Bells

Kayla and I were married today, the first day of winter. Her oldest son Salvatore is a young man now and Kayla left her house to him. He's looking forward to having the place to himself and making his own decisions for what is now his property, but I feel like we'll still see a lot of him.

Jasper, Kayla's youngest son, loves his room and is settling in nicely. He's already set up his laptop and made the room his own. It'll be nice to have another guy in the house again, it's been a while.

Kayla's friend stopped by, I can't remember his name, but she went out and met him on the porch. I reminded her that this is her home now too and her friends are as welcome here as mine are and that I'd like to meet him anyway, but she insisted on just meeting him outside. I wouldn't admit this to her, I wouldn't want to hurt her feelings or make her think I'm paranoid, but just for a split second, I really thought I caught a glimpse of them kissing. How ridiculous, she wouldn't do that. Especially on our wedding day! 

...right?

More Changes

After reading through this journal, I see that any readers would recognize my name, Hudson LeGacy. I'm writing this because I'll be taking over with the journaling. After a brief illness, my mom Gracelynn sadly passed away just after I proposed to my girlfriend, Kayla. Knowing my mom won't be at my wedding or meet my children breaks my heart, but it helps to know that at least she was able to live in the country for at least a little while and she and I were able to have a special evening last night when I took her out for drinks to tell her that I planned to propose today. Had I known then what would happen today, I would've stayed out with her longer instead of going home just because I was so tired.

I was going to turn our barn into an apartment for her. I don't know what I'll do with it now. Maybe I'll still fix it up and rent it out. I don't think I'll be able to use it for anything else other than maybe just storage. It'd be too painful to think of what could have...should have...been. 

I'm going to talk to Kayla about moving our wedding date up. I think it'll be too lonely to live in this big house alone. She has two children who are teenagers and I think it'll be nice to start filling up this house.

Busy Times and Big Changes

I caved...Hudson and I moved to a farm in Brindleton Bay. I have to admit it is beautiful here. There's a lovely old barn that we're going to convert into a little place for me when Hudson gets married. It was our compromise. Although I love spending time with him and I love being here, I wouldn't dream on imposing myself in his life so I feel like this compromise was a good one.

Hudson and I met a nice, pretty young lady named Kayla Lewis who was with the neighborhood welcoming party. Those two hit it off right away so I encouraged him to invite her over for lunch the next day and they decided to be a couple! I don't know much about her yet, but I spent some time with her too and I really like her so far.

Yesterday was Harvestfest so we invited Kayla and all the kids and some of my siblings over for a big dinner. I was even able to meet two of my nieces and a nephew. It's a shame it's taken so long. We've all let life take us away. Time goes too fast. Speaking of time, next week is my birthday again already! It sure does fly.

Tonight, Hudson and I are going out on the town. Just the two of us. I love those special mother and son evenings. He said he wants to talk to me about something important. I have no idea what it could be, but it's nothing bad, because he's been all smiles and red cheeks all day. He's even been playing his guitar all day stopping only once and only long enough to have some leftover turkey from last night. It's so wonderful to see him so happy.

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Gracelynn LeGacy, I'm 42 and live in Del Sol Valley with my sons, Lewis and Hudson. I also have three older children (Halie, Hadlie, and Hannah) who are grown and on their own.

It won't be long before Lewis is on his own, too.. He's officially an adult in just three days and already has a cute apartment picked out. It seems like just yesterday when I married his father, Farhan, and adopted Lewis to legally be my son as well. What a wonderful addition to our family he has been! Although I didn't give birth to him myself, I love him just as much as I love my other children. He's such a kind young man that he was given the Kindess Ambassador award at his school! He also has a wonderful sense of humor. He's always looking for ways to help others and make them laugh. All that mixed with his strong sense of family, he's sure to do very well in life and I'm very proud of him.

Hudson is the entertainer of the family. His musical talent never ceases to amaze me and he's wonderfully imaginative and loves telling stories. At every family gathering, or even just when we have friends over, there will always be at least one person begging him to tell a story or play the piano for us. His big dream though is to have his own farm. With as well as he does with our little garden, I have no doubt that he'll do just that. I can't wait to witness his dreams come true, but on the same hand, I also don't want him to grow up too fast. His birthday is next week and he'll be done with high school and growing into the next phase of his life so I want to cherish every moment I have with him before he's fully grown.

My parents always said Hudson got his talents from me. I think that's giving me too much credit, but I do enjoy the musical arts very much. I also enjoy painting and I love visiting the local museum which often showcases our local artists and their talents. 

Meanwhile, I'm happy just being a stay at home mom for Lewis and Hudson for the little bit of time I have left to do that. I've been so nervous about becoming an empty-nester and so unsure as to what to do with myself when they're all grown and gone. Hudson, the sweet and thoughtful young man he is, keeps asking me move with him to the farm. I worry about getting his way if I do that, but he insists that it's as much for his benefit as it is for mine. I'm considering it, it would be fun to live on a farm and I could be useful there. Especially in the kitchen and when he has children, I could be right there with my grandchildren every day and help with them, too. At least I have some time to think on it.