Women and shoes - oh yeah, it may seem cliche, but dag-gone it, we love us some shoes! As my daughter was packing up for college {sniff, sniff} she was making some decisions of epic proportion of what she would and would not take with her. And there were far too many "would's" than "would not's" being gathered. I was trying to offer advice without being a nagging mom, but she couldn't seem to grasp that her dorm room only had so much space … [Read more...]
Plant A Pineapple – Really!
When we lived in South Florida we bought a little home in charming neighborhood from this sweet elderly couple who had lived there nearly two decades and it was adorable. This couple had quite the green thumb and we inherited some amazing plants that provided us with sustenance many months of the year. We had orange trees, lemon trees, grapefruit trees and key lime trees that were full to overflowing with fruit. I used to write up our … [Read more...]
Imagine Your Child Disappearing
Mine did Two days ago To go to college I miss her so As memories flash my lips curl upward with a soft smile I feel tears welling in my eyes Memories are a sweet gift Taking the time each day to make them, a wise choice Amazing grace that she was given to me causes gratitude to flood over me Reminding me that her Father in heaven gave her to me for a season A season of loving, encouraging, … [Read more...]
Letting Go Of My Girl
I am having a sad day. Not sad in a pathetic way…just deeply reflective. How did 18 years happen…just like that? Such joy, fun and vibrant life lived while sharing my days with my first-born. I am so very grateful that God blessed me with her. I was told I would never have children, so that she and her younger brother were gifted to me is indeed an embraced blessing. As I contemplate her future I am filled with a sense of … [Read more...]
She Is Flying The Nest!
I am having some breakfast before I go meet my soon to be good friend Ted Dekker (yeah right!) and I started crying. I read today's post over at MomLife Today... Sweet memories tumble through my head and slowly spill out of my eyes as salty tears. It was supposed to be just another one of my daily walks through the nearby lush green park, but it ended up being a walk down memory lane. I saw her running through the play ground, her dark … [Read more...]
Just Fishin?
Do you take time to just "go fishin" with your children? Or... color, build blocks, dance, play cars, paint nails, bake goodies, take walks, pick flowers, play games... … [Read more...]
Family Room Explosion
What happens to my family room when teen son is told to clean out his room and closets...or else! And...the hallway outside his room has become an obstacle course for bare feet! {heavy sigh} Progress is slow...this IS DAY 2 !!! … [Read more...]
Gross Idea Boys Will Love
Your sons will think you are the coolest mom on the planet if you buy them jelly beans...not just any jellybeans mind you! Special ones. {gag} Did you know there are jelly beans that are described as skunk spray, ear wax, and booger? Oh yeah, and if you want to have some rip roaring fun...gather a group of brave children and serve em up! So, these little boxes of jelly beans are called Bean Boozled they come with 20 jelly beans in a box, … [Read more...]
Major House Dump
Well – our house looks like it has been ransacked! And it has, by us. It appears that in the last several months (and years) more and more junk has managed to accumulate in our home. As a result we cannot get to what we really need or what’s important because there is too much junk in the way. With our oldest about to go off to college she is in the process of de-cluttering and giving away much in her room. Our son has definitely outgrown … [Read more...]
Random Thoughts
Walking in the park today I saw a Daddy playing soccer with his two young sons...more Dads should do that. I have a friend in my life that always seems to go out of her way to be kind to me...she is a blessing. My neighbors dogs bark at me while I am in my own yard...really, it's my yard?! The stray cat that hangs out at our home won't let me pet him, but whenever I talk to him he scratches his head against the chair and pretends it's me … [Read more...]
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