Just a quick note… sat. night and the Ritz Carlton beach resort here in Naples Florida is wonderful… is always wonderful! Came to get my ice cream treat… the place is packed! I love the Ritz Carlton… should  place a note for any additional qualifications on my list …. that it would be great to not only met a guy who can both dress in a suit.. has manners, and owning a tux is a huge PLUS! but also enjoys the pleasure of wonderful accommodations.. atmosphere…  unbelievably wonderful food, and just generally  enjoys the pleasure of wonderful places to visit an travel and a style to maintain… but also it is always fun especially when traveling to be able to walk into any restaurant .. anywhere in th world and feel comfortable… so i’m not necessarily looking for a one dimensional person… but someone who is cultured enough to enjoy dinner and dancing at the Ritz… who can dress in a tux or proper suit for occasions and of course who can fit in anywhere… Guess in a way i think of my sisters… they are comfortable anywhere… and with anyone.. that’s not to say that they choose to be with everyone or be anywhere.. but they are like comfortable with themselves.. and can converse with anyone just about anything… and can dress appropriately and have the manners and etiquette to be able to be in any situation! 

I’m here today not only getting some ice cream.. but to pick up the most lovely card for a new addition to our family…  Its been a surprise to me and i cant get over to go and visit for a while… but am excited to give big hugs and kisses to each of the  nieces… I just love little cuties ….. you know the feeling after you have rocked a baby and they fall asleep right  on their chest…when they are so sweet and peaceful and content…  some of my favorite things… Also… chasing a little niece full of giggles… who loves to scream and laugh when you catch her and scoop her in your arms… those moments just aren’t long enough in a child’s life..  but so wonderful  or  what about a newborn  … who grasps your fingers and won’t let go…  or the smell of freshly bathed and clean little children… when are so attentive and anticipating their bedtime story… or even when i babysit .. the sheer joy the kids get when we create a treasure hunt and they search for the clues… and squeal with delight once the treasure hunt is concluded… always asking if they can do it again!!!   

I see or hear of children and families who don’t appreciate their children … who don’t realize the precious moments that will never come again… it shocks me really… because i grew up with such a great family… and such a great childhood… that i cant imagine not knowing the safety or security or love of parents who would do anything for you…   Don’t people get it?… these precious children…. they are GIFTS…. Blessings… they are not to be taken for granted.. not to be forgotten or even ignored… yes of course they can sometimes be trying… and will push you to your limits… but those of us who do not have children .. or who cannot have children.. they know how precious these little gifts from God actually are… if you see someone  who doesn’t see that in their own children do you have the guts to tell them to appreciate their children… don”t they realize these little people will grow up to be adults that may have the capacity to mold our society… to make a huge contribution to our communities.. to our lives… to the world… you don’t know their potential.. their path… their destiny… don’t limit them.. let them become the most amazing people they  were meant to be….o.k enough for today… its now 8:28pm  think i will go home… maybe see if there is still a full moon over by the beach.. then home.. nighty night, luv mary jean ziska