Entries Tagged as ‘Uncategorized’
March 3, 2009
Ode to Unmentionables….
Diapers….oh so expensive.
Diapers….a mommy life saver.
Diapers….stinky in the garbage.
Diapers….a mom’s worst enemy.
Pull-Ups….are they underwear?
Pull-Ups….not uncomfortable enough.
Pull-Ups….diapers for big kids.
Pull-Ups….cost too much money.
Underwear….nasty when filled.
Underwear….makes an instant big kid.
Underwear….disposable, but not as cost effective.
Underwear….sometimes a mom’s worst nightmare.
February 23, 2009
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
For Today… February 23, 2009
Outside my window… bright sunshine, blinding white snow
I am thinking… about my grandpa and how lonely he must be.
From the learning rooms… piles and piles of disorganized books and papers.
I am thankful for… the memories of my grandma that I hold close to my heart.
From the kitchen… empty cupboards and fridge [...]
February 20, 2009
The Funeral
The funeral is over…. There is nothing else I can ever do for Grandma…. She is gone…. Her body has been laid to rest. My heart is broken….. My grandpa’s heart may forever be broken.
I asked my grandpa to share his love story with me and this is what he shared:
Grandpa’s Love Story
“Phyllis and [...]
February 18, 2009
My Grandma….a List of Memories
A List of Memories………..
My Memories:
*loved Jesus
*PURPLE
*slippers
*homemade cookies
*grilled cheese sandwiches
*perms
*tiny hands
*polyester pants
*hair scarves
*pink lipstick
*robe over jammies
*shampoo hair dos
*Scrabble
*King’s Corner
*Aggravation
*Perry Mason
*VCR questions
*Love Inspired novels
*newspaper funnies
*shopping at Applebaum’s
*socks
*hand washing dishes
*early breakfast
*pistachio salad
*Miss Piggy
*kitties
*little shoes
*small steps
*loved Grandpa
*loved babies
*stubborn
*holding my babies
*Agape love
*glasses
*crooked teeth
*itty bitty ears
*beautiful hands
*holding hands with Grandpa
*crippling hands
*Alzheimer’s
*whitty
*quick tongued
*smart
*singing hymns
*humming
*picking up fuzzies
*picking raspberries
*worrying about pneumonia caused by getting [...]
February 6, 2009
Memories….
There are so many wonderful memories tucked in the corners of this house. Living in the house where my grandparents spent so many years has been such a blessing to me. When I open the linen closet in the bathroom I sometimes get a whiff of Grandma’s perfume and Grandpa’s Stetson. If company comes to [...]
January 26, 2009
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
FOR TODAY, JANUARY 26th…
Outside My Window…is a lot of traffic.
I am thinking…about my new curriculum.
I am thankful for…warm blankets and a cozy couch.
From the learning rooms…we are reading and journaling about the Holocaust.
From the kitchen…the leftover potatoes and hamburger gravy need to be put away.
I am wearing…Adrian’s t-shirt, a hooded sweatshirt and jeans.
I am creating…memories [...]
