Category Archives: children

Hot-Hot-Hot Chocolate

This is an incident that happened back in 2011. The only thing changed is my son’s name for his privacy. Gee thanks son of mine– or–AAAAAAAARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!  My dad has a wicked sense of humor, he always has. Age … Continue reading

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Little Boys, Evil Toys, Amazing Men

I saw that yesterday was son recognition day. One thing about sons, when the big boys are little boys, life is never dull. Okay, so big boys make life interesting too but little boys have that extra cuteness. Anyway, when … Continue reading

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Taking Care of Parents

My son really upset me last night. I was in the middle of telling him about something that happened earlier in the day when he looked down at his phone and popped up with the sound of the teacher’s blah … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday My Son

There was a time when I thought I would never be a mother. I would never hold that precious bundle, face all the many moments that being a mother brought. I watched all the other mothers envious and yet overjoyed … Continue reading

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Thinking About Family History

So that will (should) work out well. I moments ago found out my son is off today. This will work out to our advantage for the floor repairs.  That means we can get more of the heavier furniture moved out … Continue reading

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Jeep Toy Run For Toys for Tots

My son did double duty this weekend on toy runs. Saturday he rode with the motorcycles as they made their rounds from spot to spot. Today he drove Star as we participated in the Jeep run for Toys for Tots. … Continue reading

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Facing Challenges With Determination and Bravado

Finally, for what it is worth, my house is decorated for Christmas. It is simple. The decorations look a bit on the worn side. Many are home made back when my son was young. A few are older than he … Continue reading

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Thankful For Thoughts and Memories

Three years ago today. It was three years ago today that my brother left us for his Heavenly home. It has been five years since we have spent a Thanksgiving with my husband. My mother is always sad during the … Continue reading

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Last Night was an Amazing Time of Proving Things to My Inner Self

Often I will make elaborate plans for an upcoming event. My inner extrovert gets all excited anticipating the activity and seeing friends. Some events will entail having special components, such a decorating Jeeps or wearing costumes. Circumstances as they are, … Continue reading

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And This…(trigger alert, photo is of spider and web)

I’ve been sitting here rather mindlessly scrolling social media and supposed news articles on various sites and allowing my mind to putter about subconsciously at the same time. I have arrived at the conclusion and do believe, I am going … Continue reading

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