Well after burning the midnight oil and the candle at both ends, I have finished the quick view horoscopes for the month of July, and the first 2 weeks of the daylies. Ed has also finished all of his horoscopes for all of the signs for the month of July and I have just finished putting them all on the websites.

I had a wonderful post from my baby girl, that has lifted my spirits no end. Parenting is something we do because we love our children and is its own reward but it is pretty special when as adults our children are also our friends and still think highly of us.

I always felt that I had been especially blessed with my lot, not that they are perfect by any means and we have certainly known our share of angst and heart ache over the years. You just keep plugging away though hoping that you are doing something right and that it will all end up OK. I look at my kids now and think I must have got a few things right because they are a great bunch of potential human beings

We are all currently awaiting the birth of grandaughter 3, which will be a speacial event, as are all births. Nicole, my 2nd daughter has known more than her share of unhappiness in her life and she has so desperatley wanted a baby for such  a long time and now it is almost here!!

I remember Nicole's birth for a number of reasons.It was so quick for starters, only 1 1/2 hours of labour and there she was - the most beautiful little thing I had ever seen. It was definitley a case of love at first sight. She was exquisite, perfect and such a fragile looking little thing. She is as tough as nails, let me tell you, but the fragility is always just below the surface. Nicole is one of the most determined people I have known - even if it is at her own expense. If I had to go into battle with only one ally though, she is always the one I would pick.

I think often of the comment my mother used to make to me, when I had done something that really annoyed her, she would tell me that she hoped when I grew up I would have a daughter just like me and then I would know what it is like. Well I have 4 of them and in different ways they are all a little bit like me but Nicole proably was the one my mother was referring to in particular, beacuse in her I see so much of me and as much as I wish I could have protected her more from the harsh realities of life, I know they are the same things that have forged her into the wonderful woman she is.

So Nicole, as your time is drawing near, I wish for you the same my mother wished for me, although for differnet reasons. I wish for you that you have a daughter just like you, so you can know the joy I have from having you. That you will love her and care for her, that you will argue and disagree, because you know you can, and feel safe in that special bond that only mothers and daughters share.

Cailtin and Samantha are already experiencing the joy and hopefully Cassandra will one day as well. That is what I wish for all my daughters, and my mother.

On that note goodnight and God Bless.  

Hey Mum,
I'm glad my post lifted your spirits that was what I was aiming for you should never doubt yourself when it comes to us especially ME :) I can never say it enough I love you Mum